
Robert Tsao, Taiwanese chip tycoon sanctioned by Beijing, sparks ‘cross-strait affair’ row
[South China Morning Post] - 02/21/2025
‘So what if it’s true?’ UMC founder says, after Taiwanese commentator claims to show photos with mainland Chinese mistress.
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Chinese provincial boss fired over Covid response facing corruption probe
Jiang Chaoliang, who was dismissed as Hubei party boss at the start of Wuhan outbreak, also spent years in the (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
China drills ‘ultra-deep’ oil well to help shore up energy needs
The Shenditake 1 well, in Xinjaing’s Tarim oilfield, reaches a depth of 10,910 metres.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
How long can Singapore’s NMP scheme stay relevant? Why 2 resignations have raised eyebrows
The resignations of two nominated members of parliament have sparked a debate on the scheme’s non-partisan integrity (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Hong Kong temperatures to dip to 13 degrees on Monday next week
Observatory says mercury to rise slightly in middle of next week, while conditions on Saturday remain cool.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
New body returned by Hamas identified as Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas
Israeli teams examined the body and confirmed its identity after an earlier handover of misidentified hostage (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
Tourists wearing this hat in Vietnam may face US$3,000 fine, entry denial
A travel agency said sporting a Vietnam war veteran hat could also lead to ‘conflict with locals’.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Philippines removed from watchdog’s ‘dirty money’ list
The government welcomed the removal following efforts to counter money laundering and terrorist financing.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Donald Trump abruptly sacks top US military general CQ Brown
The US president said he would nominate Dan ‘Razin’ Caine to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
China ready to take control as US and UK back out of AI Action Summit statement
A leadership vacuum in artificial intelligence governance following a global forum could be filled by China, experts (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Chinese woman steals US$620,000 from company to seek ‘emotional value’ from male models
The male bartenders are strikingly handsome, charming, attentive, providing the woman with considerable emotional (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Trump orders new curbs on Chinese investments in strategic areas
A memo signed by the US president seeks to promote overseas investment while protecting US national security (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025