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Can China turn national power into world leadership?
Oct 21, 2026

Can China turn national power into world leadership?

As turbulence grows in many countries, it is tempting to ask if there is a global hegemon that can sort everything out fairly. US President Donald Trump has threatened that his country would not defen...

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Young musicians bring fresh energy to Beijing Music Festival finale
Oct 21, 2026

Young musicians bring fresh energy to Beijing Music Festival finale

Yang Yang led the Beijing Symphony Orchestra, joined by Chinese rock pioneer Cui Jian and young pianist Ju Xiaofu....

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China protects Long March legacy with high-tech and patriotic classes
Oct 21, 2026

China protects Long March legacy with high-tech and patriotic classes

China is preserving the legacy of the Red Army's legendary 12,500-kilometer Long March from 1934 to 1936, turning historical sites into high-tech patriotic classrooms for the next generation....

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Taiwan youth discover Wuhan's modern transformation
Oct 21, 2026

Taiwan youth discover Wuhan's modern transformation

Taiwan youth discover Wuhan's modern transformation...

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Strongest storm of the year barrels towards Taiwan and mainland China
Oct 21, 2026

Strongest storm of the year barrels towards Taiwan and mainland China

As Super Typhoon Champi – now the strongest storm of the year worldwide – barrels towards eastern China, authorities are planning evacuations and urging those in its path to prepare. Airports in major...

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‘Nothing is set in stone’: Peak lighting project suspended amid tree damage fears
Oct 21, 2026

‘Nothing is set in stone’: Peak lighting project suspended amid tree damage fears

A controversial lighting project along a walking trail on The Peak “is not set in stone yet”, authorities have said, with the South China Morning Post learning that related works have been suspended a...

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Queen Elizabeth visits Hong Kong for the last time in 1986 – from the SCMP archive
Oct 21, 2026

Queen Elizabeth visits Hong Kong for the last time in 1986 – from the SCMP archive

This article was first published on October 22, 1986. ‘Our thoughts will always be with you’: Queen confident on HK future Hongkong gave Queen Elizabeth a warm and enthusiastic reception yesterday (Oc...

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Calls for monthly pay for construction workers
Oct 21, 2026

Calls for monthly pay for construction workers

The Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union has called on the industry to adopt a monthly salary system to better protect workers' livelihoods and attract talent. The union polled a...

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China-US team’s ‘gold factory’ relic; next-gen diabetes care: 7 science highlights
Oct 21, 2026

China-US team’s ‘gold factory’ relic; next-gen diabetes care: 7 science highlights

We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China break...

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Abby Choi’s ex-father-in-law pocketed HK$7 million rebate on flat purchase: court
Oct 21, 2026

Abby Choi’s ex-father-in-law pocketed HK$7 million rebate on flat purchase: court

The former father-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung received a cash rebate of nearly HK$7 million (US$891,900) after buying a HK$72 million flat using the model’s money, a court h...

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