China is building new ships at record pace to turbocharge its car exports | South China Morning Post

Shipyards are rolling out huge vessels capable of carrying 8,600 cars as China’s auto industry seeks to accelerate its global expansion.

HK faces new challenges amid deglobalization

Lau Siu-kai says city must strengthen nation’s global networks against Western isolation efforts.

LME on last lap to approve Hong Kong as location for metal storage

The London Metal Exchange said the final stage of the application process to list Hong Kong as an LME delivery point is now underway.

Officials vow to cement HK's status as global asset management hub

Officials of the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region vowed on Monday to beef up the SAR’s competitiveness as a global asset and wealth management center.

HKMA: HK to expand yuan trade finance, Bond Connect schemes

Hong Kong will launch a new yuan-denominated trade finance scheme and expand the hours and scope of its Bond Connect program for Chinese mainland investors, Eddie Yue Wai-man, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said on Monday.

IMF endorses HK's growth, standing as global financial hub

The IMF recognized that Hong Kong's financial system remains resilient, supported by robust institutional frameworks and ample room for policy buffers.

South China Sea conflict risks to rise in Trump’s second term, academic forecasts | South China Morning Post

The year ahead is likely to see Washington take a more aggressive approach to Beijing, while other disputes in the waterway continue.

TikTok tells US Supreme Court ‘sell-or-ban’ law stems from company’s refusal to censor | South China Morning Post

Its filing comes as Justice Department argues the law is meant to cut the popular short-video app’s ties to the Chinese government.

China surpasses rivals with ‘world-class’ sixth-gen stealth fighter jet: experts | South China Morning Post

Mystery aircraft with cutting-edge design marks historic milestone for the country’s military capabilities, observers said.

Trump urges US Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban

Trump urges US Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban

It was East Asia: Chinese scientist challenges ‘out of Africa’ theory of human evolution | South China Morning Post

Evolutionary biologist Huang Shi argues that lack of genetic diversity among East Asians suggests they are real ancestors of modern humans.

China approves over 1,400 video game titles for the year, the most since 2019 | South China Morning Post

A total of 1,306 domestic games and 110 foreign titles were approved in 2024, up from 977 local titles and 98 imported ones last year.

Japan offers to ease visa rules for Chinese tourists as foreign minister visits Beijing | South China Morning Post

Takeshi Iwaya made the announcement a month after Beijing added Japan to its own scheme to allow visa-free travel.

China’s massive solar rooftop roll-out gains traction, but grid struggles to keep pace | South China Morning Post

‘Distributed’ solar power generation on roofs of houses, factories and airports is spreading across country, but curtailment rate is also rising.

How the Terracotta Army buried in Xian, western China, was created

Buried 2,300 years ago to protect an emperor in the afterlife, the Terracotta Army warriors were created using an elaborate process

Hong Kong arts projects receive national funding

The projects were chosen following a review of 11,091 applications from across China by the Council of the China National Arts Fund, of which 818 were picked for funding.

2.2m pass through Hong Kong on weekend before Christmas

Around 2.2 million travelers passed through Hong Kong's sea, land and air control points on the weekend before Christmas Day, according to the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government.

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China’s H-20 long-range stealth bomber will not appear until the 2030s: Pentagon | South China Morning Post

The H-20 programme, first revealed by the PLA in 2016, is seen as Beijing’s answer to America’s B-2 Spirit and B-21 Raider bombers.

Xi visits cooperation zone, Macau University of Science and Technology

Xi Jinping was briefed on the development of two state-level key laboratories in the university -- one on the quality of traditional Chinese medicine and the other on lunar and planetary science.

As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments

Bitcoin’s soaring value has caught the attention of high-end fashion brands and retailers, prompting further interest in offering cryptocurrencies as a means of payment to tap in to fresh pockets of wealth and build loyalty with crypto investors.

Hong Kong should found a pioneering space sustainability hub

Quentin Parker says the city could use its expertise to help safeguard the future of the $1.5-trillion NewSpace economy.