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As clock counts down to Trump summit, Xi boosts global clout with diplomatic blitz

Beijing leverages Eurasian and Middle East ties to show Washington it has alternatives.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, wave as they board a plane at the end of their visit to Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday, September 2. Photo: Egyptian Presidential Press Office via AP

Science

PLA highlights ‘major danger signal’ from Japan in nuclear terror study

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Education

Kazakhstan aims to become education hub, but experts say jobs must match skills

Policy

China targets youth with plan to revamp ‘outdated’ heritage products as ‘trendy’

Heritage is the latest sector targeted by authorities, following similar efforts in the sports, winter tourism and nightlife industries.

A staff member makes a herbal drink at the Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Guiyang, southwest China’s Guizhou province. Photo: Xinhua

Science

China and Russia launch first sea ice survey as Arctic tensions swell

Beijing and Moscow are stepping up cooperation in the polar region, drawing Washington’s attention as climate change opens new sea routes.

Members of China’s 16th Arctic Ocean Expedition team collect samples on August 9, 2026. Photo: Xinhua

Society

Hong Kong’s Nepalis gather for prayers on 13th day of flood mourning

At community hall in Yau Ma Tei, attendees light candles, lay flowers, and leave messages of condolence to honour the dead.

Attendees gather in prayer at the Henry G Leong Community Hall in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Kit Lai
Attendees offer prayers and light candles at the Henry G Leong Community Hall in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Kit Lai
(From left) Deputy Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Paul Wong, Nepal's acting consul general Satish Gurung, Legislative Council president Starry Lee and lawmaker Vincent Cheng observe a moment of silence for victims of the flash flood. Photo: Kit Lai

East Asia

North Korea, Russia open first road bridge in ‘new symbol of friendship’

The bridge can allow up to 300 vehicles to cross every day and will be linked ‌to Russia’s federal road network, says PM Mikhail Mishustin.

The first road bridge between Russia and North Korea across the Tumen river on the border with North Korea in the Primorsky region, Russia, on Monday. Photo: Russian Government/Handout via Reuters
Vehicles drive across the new bridge between Russia and North Korea over the Tumen river in Russia’s Primorsky Krai region, on Monday. Photo: Government of Primorsky Krai Region via AP
Russian vehicles cross the new Russia-North Korea road bridge over the Tumen river, during the opening ceremony. Photo: Handout / Russian Transport Ministry / AFP
North Korean trucks drive across the new bridge between Russia and North Korea over the Tumen river in Russia’s Primorsky Krai region on Monday. Photo: Government of Primorsky Krai Region via AP

Lifestyle

What drives 4 Shaw Prize laureates in pursuit of scientific discovery

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Four of this year’s Shaw Prize laureates: (from left) Ken’ichi Nomoto, Stanford Woosley, Camillo De Lellis and Emmanuel Candes.

China

Rare drone film of suspected dumping spurs Chinese agencies into investigation

Authorities mount inquiry in wake of new rules holding officials responsible for life for serious environmental damage.

Drone footage posted online on Sunday showed barges discharging an unknown black substance into the river near Tianxingzhou, an islet in the Wuhan section of the Yangtze. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Kazakhstan, Hong Kong ‘can build biotech unicorns by linking talent and capital’

Top academic tells SCMP event there’s real opportunity to connect capital, ideas and state support across the two regions.

Professor Huck-Hui Ng says Kazakhstan’s nascent biotech sector has already produced several start-ups in areas such as AI and digital health. Photo: SCMP
Fariza Zhorabek says Kazakh firms could tap into Hong Kong’s large pool of “patient capital”, as the city boasts experienced biotech investors who understand that the sector is a long-term and high-risk bet. Photo: SCMP
An expansive view of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in Lok Ma Chau. Photo: Eugene Lee

Society

Hong Kong restaurant prosecuted after live newborn rat found in takeaway food

Food safety officials uncover unsatisfactory hygiene conditions after diner finds live baby rat covered among beef noodles.

The restaurant is located in the Wah Sing Industrial Building in Kwai Chung. Photo: Google Maps

Diplomacy

China vows deeper cooperation with Qatar in energy and Middle East de-escalation

Li Qiang makes pledge during meeting with Qatari prime minister visiting on official two-day state visit in Beijing on Monday.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Beijing on Monday. Photo: Reuters

Tech Trends

China’s Xiaomi unveils folding phone in race with Apple, Huawei

Introduction comes on same day as Hauwei launches its latest foldable, with Apple expected to enter the fray on Wednesday.

Xiaomi’s 18 Fold uses the company’s latest Xring O3 system-on-chip. Photo: Handout

Tech Trends

Huawei unveils first-ever smartphone powered by Tau Scaling Law-based Kirin chip

Coming just ahead of new models from Apple and Xiaomi, the device highlights a fierce battle in the high-end foldable market.

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Huawei Mate XT 2 smartphone. Photo: Weibo

Diplomacy

China warns against ‘third party’ influence amid reported US pressure on Mexico

Beijing pledges to help maintain Mexican sovereignty and security during a meeting between the countries’ foreign ministers.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs Roberto Velasco meet in Beijing on Monday. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong Economy

How can Hong Kong, Central Asia build momentum on growing ties, go beyond MOUs?

Tourism, professional services, mining and digital infrastructure prospects discussed at SCMP’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026.

Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana. Photo: Getty Images
Chief Executive John Lee addresses the South China Morning Post’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026 by video link on Monday. Photo: SCMP

Military

Taiwan sets up US-backed cyber unit to hunt hidden military threats

Taiwanese defence minister says exchanges with the US are ‘even more extensive than you might imagine’.

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Taiwan plans to step up cyber defences against Beijing with a programme focusing on “proactive cyber threat hunting”. The planned team would identify and eliminate hidden intruders and back doors. Photo: AFP

China Economy

China hits vital Japanese chipmaking chemical with steep anti-dumping measures

The preliminary ruling targets a vital material that Chinese manufacturers have historically imported from Japan and comes amid continued bilateral friction.

The latest trade action highlights the growing tensions between Beijing and Tokyo. Photo: Shutterstock

Global Economy

Can China bring in more bullion as central banks shift gold reserves from US?

Geopolitical tensions and US dollar concerns have seen Shanghai and Hong Kong step up efforts to build gold storage infrastructure.

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Gold bars. Photo: Handout
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China marks major tunnel milestone for Central Asia railway bypassing Russia

Conceived in 1997, the 500km China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will offer the shortest land route from China to the Middle East and Europe.

Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov (right) welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the capital Bishkek on August 30. Photo: AFP
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