The quake also strained parts of the healthcare system, turning the rescue effort into one of Colombia’s largest disaster responses in years
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China prepares to mark Jiang Zemin centenary with full commemorative honours
Beijing has started airing a heavyweight documentary on former Chinese president Jiang Zemin as part of commemoration events marking the centenary of his birth, expected to culminate on Monday in a grand ceremony presided over by President Xi Jinping .
In the lead-up to the anniversary, state broadcaster CCTV launched a 12-episode documentary titled Jiang Zemin , with the network’s flagship CCTV-1 airing two episodes nightly at prime time from Tuesday.
The
HKEX pushes ahead on extended trading hours discussions as it prepares paper: sources
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) will push ahead with talks on extending stock market trading hours by releasing a discussion paper, even as it faces brokers’ concerns over a longer trading time and cancellation of the trading lunch break, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.
The paper may well pave the way for the first change to the
Trump says Secret Service, military insisted on Air Force One decoy in Turkey
US President Donald Trump deflected criticisms about a decision to secretly fly him out of Turkey on a different aircraft while the White House indicated he was aboard Air Force One, saying the Secret Service and military demanded it in response to unspecified safety threats.
“They wanted me to go on a different flight, a different plane, equal safety, but they wanted me to do it, so I do it. I do what they say,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday after deplaning Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews outside
Why does SK Hynix want to sell its chip facility in southwest China?
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix’s potential deal to offload a packaging plant in southwest China is part of a strategic pivot towards higher-margin artificial intelligence (AI) memory products, according to analysts.
But a sale might not be straightforward, as the memory chip giant would need to navigate valuation hurdles and a volatile chip cycle, they cautioned.
SK Hynix said on Monday it was “looking into various solutions to enhance the competitiveness of its packaging business”, after reports emerged last week it was weighing options for its
Showdown in Indonesia’s Solo pits Widodo’s dynasty against Megawati’s machine
The rivalry between two of Indonesia ’s former presidents is moving onto the political ground where their alliance was first forged, with Joko Widodo ’s youngest son preparing to contest the constituency held by Megawati Sukarnoputri’s daughter.
Kaesang Pangarep plans to seek a parliamentary seat in Central Java V in 2029. The constituency has been represented since 2009 by House Speaker Puan Maharani – one of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle’s (PDI-P) most prominent figures and the offspring of the
China childhood staple ‘White Rabbit’ candy gains global praise for classic wrapper design
The time-honoured Chinese creamy candy brand White Rabbit recently went viral for its iconic wrapper design, but the brand, having pursued an active rebranding strategy and collaborations, offers much more than its traditional legacy.
A netizen on X, under the handle @weeabob, shared a post featuring the candy’s classic blue, red, and white wrapper, praising it as an “absolute masterstroke of graphic design.”
This post garnered 260,000 likes and 600 comments, with many users
Hong Kong is no longer a Western playground – and it’s not looking back
Alex Lo has been an SCMP columnist since 2012, commenting on China and international affairs.
When it comes to bad prognostication, no one can beat Fortune, which came up with the mother of all “Hong Kong is doomed” narratives. In June 1995, the magazine ran its infamous “The Death of Hong Kong” cover story
Fishing trip mishap or grey-zone test? Taiwan arrests men after boat slips past defences
Mainland Chinese men in rubber dinghy dismissed as ‘sea clutter’ by coastguard radar operator, raising fresh concerns over island’s security
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Two people from mainland China were arrested six days after illegally landing in Taiwan by inflatable boat, raising fresh concerns over the island’s coastal security amid its biggest annual military drill .
The timing of the incident has drawn scrutiny. The two men arrived just before the 10
Hong Kong’s 5-year plan: what’s at stake?
NEW SCMP Hong Kong Series
With Hong Kong’s leader expected to unveil the city’s first five-year plan in September following a two-month public consultation, the South China Morning Post examines how the financial hub can deliver on its game-changing ambitions and what is at stake.
Updated: 12 Aug, 2026
