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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.
Chinese airlines oppose US plan to stop them flying over Russia on way to America
South China Morning Post, Published on 16/10/2025
» HONG KONG — All major Chinese airlines operating flights to the United States have formally opposed or asked for reconsideration of a proposal from the United States government that could bar them from flying over Russian airspace on US routes as early as next month.
Malaysian musician who can play 30 traditional instruments is captivating millions online
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/08/2025
» HONG KONG — At just 19 years old, Belle Sisoski moves with the certainty of an artist twice her age.
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.
For gay Malaysian refugee in UK 'you have to live authentically - you're saving yourself'
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/06/2025
» LONDON — "Growing up in a Muslim family, I was told that liking another person of the same sex was haram," said Warren Hallett of how Islam forbids homosexuality, considering it sinful. "My religion teacher said [gay people] were going to hell.
5 things to do in White Lotus country in Koh Samui's north, from spa to beach to adventure
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/04/2025
» Now that the explosive finale to The White Lotus has premiered, are you ready to go to Thailand for your experience? Without the killing and bloodshed, of course. One of the main filming locations for season 3 was the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, in the northwest of the island.
Japan issues megaquake warning, but many travellers from Hong Kong undeterred
South China Morning Post, Published on 03/04/2025
» Some Hongkongers have cancelled their trips to Japan following a new megaquake warning issued by the country's authorities, while others have said they will still proceed with extra caution.
China media praises Trump funding cuts to Voice of America, Radio Free Asia
South China Morning Post, Published on 18/03/2025
» WASHINGTON — China's state-owned newspaper Global Times joined officials from Donald Trump's administration on Monday in hailing cuts to the US Agency for Global Media, which oversees broadcasters like Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA) known for reporting that has been critical of Beijing.
Trump says tariffs on Chinese goods will double to 20%, effective next week
South China Morning Post, Published on 28/02/2025
» NEW YORK — United States President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the US would not only impose his originally outlined 10% tariffs on all Chinese imports beginning on Tuesday, but that these were now being doubled for an effective rate of 20%.
China breaks durian import record
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/01/2025
» LONDON — With China's durian imports breaking records in 2024 - reaching nearly US$7 billion in value - competition for its market, the world's largest, has intensified as Vietnam and Malaysia ramp up their efforts to dethrone Thailand as chief provider of the beloved tropical fruit.