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Putin follows Trump to China, Xi hosts US president, Baidu earnings
This week: Putin set to visit China after Trump, China agrees to buy Boeing planes, US restates Taiwan position and April exports weather Strait of Hormuz shutdown. Next week: Baidu and Nvidia report earnings, April retail sales may accelerate, Europe-China space mission makes second take-off attempt, and more.
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Europe
‘Stay inside’: Finland warns of drone scare near capital Helsinki
The early hours warning – the first for the capital city – said a drone could be heading towards an area on the south coast.
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Politics
Gunfire, farce and fugitive Philippine Senator Bato dela Rosa
‘Call me a coward’, ICC fugitive Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa told the cameras, as he holed up in the Senate in a bid to escape justice.
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China Economy
China to start certifying cities and workplaces as ‘birth-friendly’
Campaign aims to name 40 cities and 200 workplaces as being supportive of childbirth every three years.
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Diplomacy
The ‘real test’ for China and the US after Xi-Trump summit
True challenge will be finding ways to ‘cooperate constructively within an inherently competitive relationship’, Chinese analyst cautions.
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China Opinion
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Xi-Trump summit aside, 2 meetings in Asia matter for global trade
As Trump travelled to Beijing for the kind of bilateral dealmaking he prefers, two groups have continued their multilateral efforts.
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Science
Top Singapore-based physicist moves to China after superconductor breakthrough
Prominent young professor becomes doctoral supervisor at leading Chinese research university amid high-level recruitment drive.
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Health & Environment
Thai researchers make huge discovery with Southeast Asia’s largest dinosaur
Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, named after a snake from folklore and the province where it was found, weighed as much as nine adult elephants.
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K-drama
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The Wonderfools: Park Eun-bin lifts fun but flawed superhero K-drama
Korean drama The Wonderfools mixes comedy, romance and action as three misfits gain superpowers and grapple with a sinister conspiracy.
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Politics
In Malaysia, ex-ministers challenge Anwar’s attempt to project strength
Rafizi and Nik Nazmi are holding an event to announce a new ‘political direction’ on the same day as Anwar’s party meets.
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Global Economy
Australian trade minister to visit China to secure fuel during Iran war crunch
Beijing tightened jet fuel exports after the war broke out, forcing Canberra to seek alternative suppliers.
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100 Top Tables
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for May 15-17
Sip on CMYK cocktails at Mhp, enjoy regional bar takeovers at Sips by the Sea, and discover new distilleries at the Whisky Festival.
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Society
‘Tell good stories of Hong Kong’ amid global turmoil, John Lee urges local media
Local media should not only record events, but also adhere to values that support interests of city and country.
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Law and Crime
Former Wang Fuk Court representative and wife held over fraud, money laundering
Man who testified at Tai Po fire inquiry and wife suspected of abusing Covid loan scheme with proceeds later withdrawn and partly transferred.
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Diplomacy
Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker, May 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China right after the Trump-Xi summit.
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Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong urged to shift from role as ‘superconnector’ to ‘value-adder’
Leading think tank urges city to align with national development, diversify growth, boost innovation and deepen supply chain role.
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Football
Tickets for rare North v South football clash in Korea sell out in 12 hours
The two sides meet in the semi-finals of the Women’s Asian Champions League in the city of Suwon; national flags and anthems will not be used.
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Health & Environment
Turning over a new leaf: why UK’s green mandate is a win for Asia
The Green Party’s record-breaking gains in UK council elections are a sign voters are taking climate change seriously, analysts say.
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Europe
‘King of the North’ takes first step to challenge UK’s Starmer
UK lawmaker resigns his seat, clearing a path for leadership challenger Andy Burnham.
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Science
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In 2021, China becomes the third country to land a rover on Mars – SCMP archive
On this day five years ago, China became the third country in the world to safely land a rover on Mars after months of space travel.
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Southeast Asia
Anwar says Malaysia won’t oppose Jho Low’s Trump pardon bid
The Malaysian businessman, indicted in the US, has denied wrongdoing but remains at large.
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China blogger drives 1,300km overnight to help schoolmate see dead mother
Physical education student downs large volume of energy drinks to stay alert while driving on trip with friends filled with ‘warmth and love’.
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Politics
To cut reliance on China, Japan eyes bespoke ship for rare earth extraction
Tokyo also aims to become a major global supplier despite the project facing technological, cost and geopolitical hurdles.
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Entertainment
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Parallel Tales: Asghar Farhadi misfires with latest French excursion
This tale of voyeurism in Paris, starring Vincent Cassel, Virginie Efira and Isabelle Huppert, lacks any tension or romantic intrigue.
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Law and Crime
Hong Kong inquest finds rare gastroscopy complication caused man’s death
Coroner rules death caused by brain swelling after procedure at Queen Mary Hospital in 2024, with rapid deterioration limiting treatment options.
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China Business
Chinese margin traders raise wagers to record in tech stock rally
Outstanding value of bets passes US$420 billion amid seven-day record run, as investors drive indices to new highs.
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Diplomacy
‘We’ll be back’: the latest takeaways from the Xi-Trump talks
Chinese and US leaders chat as they stroll through the grounds of Zhongnanhai as Trump again dangles the idea of a ‘G2’.
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Hong Kong Economy
Tourist arrivals up 10% year on year in April, driven by Hong Kong Sevens
City welcomed 4.21 million visitors in April, taking total in first four months to 18.52 million – 15 per cent higher than in same period last year.
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Tech
Meet Zhou Qunfei: the woman seated between Cook and Musk at China state banquet
The chairwoman of manufacturing giant Lens is one of the country’s richest self-made women, working her way up from Shenzhen’s factory floors.
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Southeast Asia
‘I got really scared’: how the Philippine Senate shoot-out unfolded
Witnesses recount a night of chaos unleashed during an attempt to arrest ICC-wanted Senator Ronald dela Rosa.
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