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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.
China to have 300,000 driverless taxis
South China Morning Post, Published on 29/08/2025
» SHANGHAI — China is likely to see 300,000 driverless cabs operate in its four top-tier cities as early as 2030, buoyed by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its highly competitive electric vehicle (EV) sector, UBS said on Thursday.
Scientists unleash robotic cockroach army for disaster zones
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/08/2025
» SINGAPORE — Scientists in Singapore have industrialised the production of remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches that one day could form a tiny army suitable for disaster search missions.
US blacklists 29 more Chinese companies over alleged forced labour in Xinjiang
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/11/2024
» WASHINGTON — The United States government put more than two dozen Chinese companies on a blacklist meant to block imports of products made with forced labour, bringing the number of targeted firms to more than 100.
Scientists modify tomatoes to make them 'significantly sweeter'
South China Morning Post, Published on 15/11/2024
» HONG KONG — Chinese scientists have successfully modified tomatoes to make them sweeter by removing two genes that regulate sugar content, according to a new study.
China launches Shenzhou-19 spacecraft, carrying country's third female astronaut
South China Morning Post, Published on 30/10/2024
» BEIJING — China has successfully launched a three-person crew, carrying the country's third female astronaut, to the Tiangong space station for a six-month mission.
UK police to charge 17-year-old with murder over Southport child killings
South China Morning Post, Published on 01/08/2024
» LONDON - Britain's Crown Prosecution Service said on Wednesday it has authorised the police to charge the 17-year-old male who was in custody on suspicion for the death of three young girls in a knife attack in Southport with three counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder.
Apple weighs foldable iPhone, as Huawei plans tri-fold smartphone
South China Morning Post, Published on 25/07/2024
» SHENZHEN - The foldable smartphone market is set for a big boost amid reports that Apple is preparing a clamshell-style model, while Huawei Technologies may soon launch a tri-folding handset.
Hong Kongers bring mattress, fridge, oversized items on public transport
South China Morning Post, Published on 31/05/2024
» HONG KONG - A photo shared on social media showing a woman bringing a mattress onto a Hong Kong tram has sparked questions about what passengers can take on public transport.
Future Chinese moon missions to have more foreign content
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/10/2023
» China's upcoming Chang'e-8 moon mission will offer an unprecendented amount of space for equipment for other countries.