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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.
AutoFlight unveils world's largest flying car
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/02/2026
» SHANGHAI — Chinese aviation start-up AutoFlight, backed by electric vehicle (EV) battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), is emblematic of mainland China's ambitions in the flying car market, part of the country's broader push to dominate the low-altitude economy.
China's C919 to lift off again at Singapore Airshow in bid for Asean sales
South China Morning Post, Published on 03/02/2026
» SINGAPORE — China's chief builder of commercial aircraft will display its full product line - including the home-grown C919, the company's marquee narrowbody airliner - at the Singapore Airshow as it seeks to widen its footprint in Southeast Asia.
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.
China's durian imports plunge as stricter checks catch out traders
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/06/2025
» HONG KONG - China's imports of fresh durians have fallen this year because of stricter sanitation checks at the border, according to people who follow the trade.
Indonesia poised to export durians to China, threatening Thai dominance
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/03/2025
» HONG KONG — Indonesia is expanding cultivation and completing legal procedures in preparation to begin exporting durians to China, offering consumers a new - and possibly cheaper - alternative to fruit from Thailand and Vietnam.
Electric trucks cheaper than diesel vehicles on long-haul routes
South China Morning Post, Published on 04/02/2025
» HONG KONG — Battery-powered electric trucks driving long-distance routes from Shenzhen are more cost-effective than those powered by diesel fuel, according to an expert from a think tank.
Exhibitions imagine a world where Buddha went West
South China Morning Post, Published on 12/11/2024
» SINGAPORE — Thai artist Natee Utarit's monumental embroidered work of a classical European building facade is the first thing that confronts viewers upon entering The Private Museum, a non-profit private museum in Singapore situated in Osborne House, a colonial mansion on Upper Wilkie Road.
China seeks medical tourism boost, but lags behind neighbours like Thailand
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/09/2024
» HONG KONG - When considering where in the world to go under the knife for non-essential surgery, or life-saving operations, would-be medical tourists frequently look to nations that have carved out a reputation for their expertise and affordability.
Malaysia starts 'luxury' durian exports to China as Indonesia sniffs the market
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/08/2024
» BEIJING - Malaysia's first shipment of fresh durian to the giant China market has arrived, vying for demand from eager consumers who are used to buying the spiky and pungent fruit from Thailand and Vietnam.