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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.
US sanctions Chinese firms over drones used by Russia against Ukraine
South China Morning Post, Published on 18/10/2024
» HONG KONG - The United States is sanctioning two Chinese companies it says are cooperating with Russian entities to design, build and ship long-range attack drones, in the latest round of punitive action against firms supporting Russia's war against Ukraine.
Ukraine summons Vatican envoy over pope's 'white flag' comments
South China Morning Post, Published on 12/03/2024
» KYIV - Ukraine on Monday summoned the Vatican's envoy to Kyiv after Pope Francis suggested the country should consider raising "the white flag" against Russia, causing fury in Kyiv.
Chinese military relaxes physical rules for non-combat, hi-tech troops. But there's a catch
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/04/2023
» The Chinese military will ease the physical thresholds for "urgently needed" hi-tech professionals as it steps up a modernisation drive.
China's Belt and Road Initiative to trade mega projects for high-quality winners
South China Morning Post, Published on 07/03/2023
» China will focus more on project quality to mitigate risk with its Belt and Road Initiative as the scheme enters its second decade and Beijing confronts a geopolitical rivalry with the United States, according to analysts.
Singapore Airlines' paper serviceware trial criticised as cheap
South China Morning Post, Published on 03/03/2023
» Singapore Airlines (SIA) said that it will consider feedback from customers before it comes to a decision on the use of paper serviceware on its medium- and long-haul flights.
Taiwan rejects tonnes of 'toxic' crabs from China
South China Morning Post, Published on 04/01/2023
» Taiwanese health officials have rejected a 6,400-kilogramme shipment of live crabs from mainland China, citing toxins in the popular seafood — the first time that island authorities have identified a food-security issue with the crabs in the past two years.