Latest news from China, in Chinese newspapers

With Joe Biden ‘happy to debate’, Donald Trump calls for verbal duel at courthouse
With Joe Biden ‘happy to debate’, Donald Trump calls for verbal duel at courthouse
The US president’s team had previously been non-committal about his willingness to take part in the election tradition against his White House challenger.
South China Morning Post - 27 April 2024
China’s international flights set to take off, buoyed by May Day holiday, but US travel suffering delays
China’s international flights set to take off, buoyed by May Day holiday, but US travel suffering delays
Air China will start to add international flights from Sunday, while bookings ahead of May Day holiday have surged, but flights to US are having a sluggish recovery.
South China Morning Post - 27 April 2024
Barking mad? Argentina leader Javier Milei’s attachment to ‘ghost’ dog raises sanity worries
Barking mad? Argentina leader Javier Milei’s attachment to ‘ghost’ dog raises sanity worries
The president has been facing questions from local media about his late pet Conan, whom he had cloned into 4 copies he refers to as his ‘children’.
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024
Southeast Asia’s heatwaves threaten food security. How can nations adapt?
Southeast Asia’s heatwaves threaten food security. How can nations adapt?
Many parts of Southeast Asia are undergoing record-breaking heatwaves, leading to disruptions in rice supplies and fluctuations in prices. The region can safeguard livelihoods by planting drought-resistant rice varieties, diversifying crops and (...)
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024
Donald Trump wishes Melania ‘happy birthday’ at hush money trial over payments to porn star
Donald Trump wishes Melania ‘happy birthday’ at hush money trial over payments to porn star
The comments come a day after witness David Pecker testified that Trump never mentioned worrying what his wife thought about his alleged affairs.
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024
UK’s King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis
UK’s King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis
The British monarch, 75, is making good progress after treatment and a period of rest, Buckingham Palace says.
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024
Hong Kong pro-Beijing group applies to hold food carnival on June 4 at city’s Victoria Park, former site of annual (...)
Hong Kong pro-Beijing group applies to hold food carnival on June 4 at city’s Victoria Park, former site of annual (...)
If the event is approved, it will be the fifth straight year since 2019 that a police-authorised candlelight vigil has not been held in Causeway Bay park.
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024
Veteran Hong Kong teacher fired and who lost pension over 2019 unrest Facebook posts wins appeal against ‘harsh (...)
Veteran Hong Kong teacher fired and who lost pension over 2019 unrest Facebook posts wins appeal against ‘harsh (...)
Judge rules decision to sack Toffee Tam was ‘so harsh and oppressive’, it must have involved ‘some error of law’.
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024
Hong Kong’s economic growth depends on mindset shift, former leader CY Leung says citing trade, shipping services (...)
Hong Kong’s economic growth depends on mindset shift, former leader CY Leung says citing trade, shipping services (...)
CY Leung identifies trade and shipping services as areas for city, in pursuing second- or third-tier mainland Chinese companies to set up offices.
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024
Argentinian foreign minister’s visit to China may signal effort to stabilise ties after President Javier Milei’s (...)
Argentinian foreign minister’s visit to China may signal effort to stabilise ties after President Javier Milei’s (...)
Diana Mondino’s trip has triggered speculation that she is looking to extend a currency swap with Beijing as the risk of a 10th sovereign debt default looms.
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024
Land of the falling yen could tempt Hongkongers to spend in Japan instead of city as country’s currency hits (...)
Land of the falling yen could tempt Hongkongers to spend in Japan instead of city as country’s currency hits (...)
Warning over effect on Hong Kong as yen hits 34-year low of 156.82 against US dollar after Bank of Japan held interest rates close to zero.
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024
UK man with ties to the Wagner Group charged with ‘Russia-backed arson plot’ on Ukraine-linked targets in London
UK man with ties to the Wagner Group charged with ‘Russia-backed arson plot’ on Ukraine-linked targets in London
Court documents allege that suspect Dylan Earl was connected to the proscribed terrorist group the Wagner Group, the domestic Press Association news agency reported.
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024
TikTok owner ByteDance earns praise from Chinese social media for rejecting US sell-or-ban ultimatum
TikTok owner ByteDance earns praise from Chinese social media for rejecting US sell-or-ban ultimatum
The privately held social media giant has rejected a report that said it was ‘exploring scenarios’ to sell a majority stake in TikTok’s US operations.
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024
Hong Kong hit by 10 red tides as heavy rain lashes city over past week
Hong Kong hit by 10 red tides as heavy rain lashes city over past week
Red tides are areas of seawater discoloured by large concentrations of microorganisms that may deplete levels of dissolved oxygen.
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024
Hong Kong transport authorities cut estimated cost of controversial T4 road by 5% to HK$6.81 billion after (...)
Hong Kong transport authorities cut estimated cost of controversial T4 road by 5% to HK$6.81 billion after (...)
Transport and Logistics Bureau submits revised funding request over Trunk Road T4 to the legislature’s Finance Committee.
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024
Hong Kong to step up action against illegal ride-hailing services, rogue taxi drivers over ‘golden week’ holiday
Hong Kong to step up action against illegal ride-hailing services, rogue taxi drivers over ‘golden week’ holiday
More inspections will be conducted in city’s tourist attractions, control points, restaurants and shops during mainland China holiday from May 1 to 5, authorities say.
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024
Official of China’s securities watchdog under investigation for ‘serious violation’ amid uptick in market regulation
Official of China’s securities watchdog under investigation for ‘serious violation’ amid uptick in market regulation
Investigation into Yao Qian, who serves as the director of the department of technology supervision at the China Securities Regulatory Commission, comes amid an uptick in market reforms.
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024
Israel-Gaza war: Palestinian baby girl delivered by caesarean section from dying mother’s womb passes away
Israel-Gaza war: Palestinian baby girl delivered by caesarean section from dying mother’s womb passes away
The baby, named Rouh meaning Soul, suffered respiratory problems and a weak immune system, died on Thursday.
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024
Hong Kong paralegal prosecution witness tells Jimmy Lai trial he lied in police interview to keep himself and (...)
Hong Kong paralegal prosecution witness tells Jimmy Lai trial he lied in police interview to keep himself and (...)
Wayland Chan tells Jimmy Lai trial he lied about links to ‘Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong’ group to protect himself and friend Andy Li.
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024
Gustav Klimt painting auctioned for US$32 million was the subject of a claim of ownership just before its sale
Gustav Klimt painting auctioned for US$32 million was the subject of a claim of ownership just before its sale
Ahead of the US$32 million sale of a Gustav Klimt portrait unseen for 100 years, a claimant to its ownership, reportedly a potential heir to the legal successor of its original owner, came forward.
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024
Hong Kong halt on production of bags for waste-charging scheme sparks calls for introduction to be delayed ‘for at (...)
Hong Kong halt on production of bags for waste-charging scheme sparks calls for introduction to be delayed ‘for at (...)
Halt to production of special trash bags for waste disposal scheme sparks call from city’s biggest party for yet another delay to the scheme’s introduction.
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024
China KOL with 19 million fans shut down for faking story about school homework left in Paris café toilet (...)
China KOL with 19 million fans shut down for faking story about school homework left in Paris café toilet (...)
The social media account of an online influencer in China has been taken down after videos she produced about the lost homework of a mainland student being found in a cafe toilet in Paris were exposed as fakes.
South China Morning Post - 26 April 2024