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Ex-media boss Jimmy Lai jailed for 20 years under national security law
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/02/2026
» Hong Kong's High Court jailed former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying for 20 years on Monday for national security crimes, in what mainland Chinese authorities described as a "powerful declaration" that severe punishment awaited those who dared to challenge the law.
Twenty-nine beloved celebrities the world lost in 2025
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/12/2025
» This year, we lost some of the icons who shaped pop culture, from Hollywood legends to beloved musicians and television stars, including Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Val Kilmer. We honour their memory by celebrating their lives and their enduring works.
Taiwan can join Apec summit if it sticks to one-China principle, Beijing says
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/11/2025
» HONG KONG — Taiwan's participation in next year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Shenzhen as a regional economy will depend on its adherence to the one-China principle, Beijing said on Wednesday, amid growing cross-strait tensions.
Paracetamol in pregnancy not linked to autism, Hong Kong says after Trump's claims
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/09/2025
» HONG KONG — Paracetamol use during pregnancy will not lead to autism in children, Hong Kong health authorities have stressed, in an apparent rejection of US President Donald Trump's recent claims of a possible link.
Chemotherapy can speed up cancer spread: study
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/07/2025
» HONG KONG — A team of Chinese scientists has found that the spread of cancer from original tumour sites to distant organs can be caused by chemotherapy triggering the awakening of dormant cancer cells.
What is mystery 'disease x' and why have dozens died in DR Congo?
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/12/2024
» HONG KONG — Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo expect to know within days the cause of an infectious disease outbreak termed 'Disease X' that's sickened hundreds of people and killed at least 79, since late October.
Japan to cut teachers' working hours amid 'serious' surge in mental health woes
South China Morning Post, Published on 04/02/2024
» The number of teachers who took leave due to mental illness at public schools in Japan climbed to a record high of 6,539 in fiscal 2022, a government survey showed, with an increased workload amid the Covid-19 pandemic cited as a possible factor.
China's 'batwoman' scientist warns another coronavirus outbreak is 'highly likely'
South China Morning Post, Published on 24/09/2023
» One of China's best-known virologists Shi Zhengli, also known as "batwoman", has warned that it is "highly likely" another coronavirus will appear in future.
Typhoon Saola aftermath
South China Morning Post, Published on 03/09/2023
» Hong Kong on Saturday woke to debris and fallen trees on its streets in the aftermath of Typhoon Saola, the first storm in five years to trigger the highest No 10 alert.
Hong Kong to scrap Covid mask rules for both indoors, outdoors from Wednesday after 3 years
South China Morning Post, Published on 28/02/2023
» Hongkongers and tourists can go mask-free from Wednesday as the city finally lifts its last major Covid-19 restriction after almost three years.