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Hong Kong issues first cold weather warning
South China Morning Post, Published on 01/01/2026
» HONG KONG — Hong Kong's forecaster has issued its first cold weather warning of the season on New Year's Day as temperatures are expected to fall to a low of 12 degrees Celsius (53.6°Fahrenheit) in urban areas on Friday.
Baidu robotaxis draw complaints from human drivers
South China Morning Post, Published on 10/07/2024
» BEIJING - A fleet of more than 500 driverless taxis operated by Baidu's autonomous-driving unit in Wuhan, capital of central Hubei province, is quickly gaining customers despite vocal complaints from locals and taxi drivers, showing the complications of providing such services in an urban area.
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.
China halves rice-growing cycle in deserts of Xinjiang, opening new front in food security drive
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/05/2024
» Chinese scientists have cut the growth cycle of a conventional rice variety in half in a desert greenhouse in Xinjiang, a welcome agricultural innovation for Beijing as it seeks new methods to ensure food security.
China teachers facing uncertainty with falling birth rate
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/02/2024
» Regarded as one of the "iron rice bowls" of China, teaching has remained a much sought-after option for Chinese jobseekers in an era of economic uncertainty.
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.
China built more 5G base stations in 3 months than US did in 2 years
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/07/2023
» China has exceeded its target for 5G base stations six months ahead of time, having built 3 million of them by the end of June, latest government data showed.
From robots to digitisation, tech is rapidly transforming Asia's economy
South China Morning Post, Published on 15/06/2023
» The hype surrounding advanced technology has reached fever pitch, from the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) to the new Apple headset that some believe could revolutionise the virtual experience and take the metaverse mainstream. While it is exciting to associate these with the future, it is important to note that technological transformation is already affecting how many "real" industries are operating and creating opportunities.
China property crisis: Changzhou latest to lift home resale restrictions
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/03/2023
» Changzhou, an affluent city in China's eastern Jiangsu province, has eased restrictions on the resale of residential property, joining several tier-2 cities in easing curbs to boost demand and breathe life into the struggling market.
Ranked: 12 best Asian films of 2022, with trailers
South China Morning Post, Published on 22/12/2022
» Tom Cruise and James Cameron may be vying for global box office dominance this year, but there has been no shortage of films emerging from Asia to delight, inspire and provoke audiences around the world.