Winter storm will not delay Trump election certification in Congress, House leader says
[South China Morning Post] - 01/5/2025
Congress will certify Donald Trump’s 2024 election win at the US Capitol, regardless of the weather.
In Chinese newspapers
North Korea’s hypersonic missile test puts US, and Trump, on notice
The hypersonic missile’s reported capabilities put US bases in Guam within reach, though Kim Jong-un insists it is (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
3 men injured when speedboat explodes in Hong Kong waters
Victims, including one man knocked unconscious, taken to hospital after vessel explodes in waters off Tuen Mun.
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Trump to replace national archivist after agency’s role in documents case
National Archives alerted DoJ in 2022 to issues with Trump’s handling of classified documents, resulting in FBI (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 6/01/2025
100,000 spectators expected at Hong Kong Lunar New Year float parade
Night parade will be held on the first day of the Year of the Snake, showcasing 55 performance groups, including (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Record Mark Six jackpot lures big crowds to ‘lucky’ Hong Kong outlet
Stanley Street branch has reputation as being ‘luckiest’ in city with 47 first prize tickets sold.
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Harris oversees certification of Trump’s victory, calls it a ‘good day’ for democracy
Vice-President Kamala Harris gracious in defeat as US lawmakers certify Donald Trump’s 2024 election win.
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
‘Sterile’ Chinese woman discovers pregnancy by chance, gives birth 4 hours later
Doctors told overweight 36-year-old she could not have children then discovered she was 34-weeks pregnant during (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Planning a helicopter tour of Everest? Nepal has some bad news for you
Officials say locals angry at the environmental impact of helicopter flights and loss of income from trekkers have (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
China can help Syria transform from conflict corridor to bridge of commerce
An inclusive, tolerant Syria and a China-led grand coalition to rebuild and revive the economy could see regional (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Hong Kong to offer just 1 land plot this quarter amid developer caution
The plan for the Tung Chung site has been revised to allow for 745 flats following an unsuccessful tender in 2023.
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025
Amid the warnings, China and Trump show much-needed willingness to talk
Both sides have been sending positive signals but they must find a way for non-hawkish heads to prevail in a crisis.
[South China Morning Post] - 7/01/2025