Beijing mulls US engagement options as China-sanctioned Rubio awaits top diplomat post
China has choices to counter confrontation from Trump’s pick for secretary of state, but experts say broader challenge is next cabinet’s hardline posturing.
‘More of this can come’: what Syria attack means for Middle East power balance
Turkey and Israel’s ‘uncoordinated battle’ has raised questions about Iran and Russia’s ability to rescue Assad and his regime, analysts say.
Landlords warned over evictions as Hong Kong subdivided-flat consultation starts
Government proposes new laws that only allow registered subdivided flats that meet certain criteria to remain on the rental market.
Scottish DJ says she was sexually harassed at Hong Kong’s Clockenflap music festival
Simone Murphy, or Sim0ne, says group of men in crowd made obscene gestures throughout her set and accuses security of failing to act.
China’s defence companies, eliminating ‘lying flat’ mentality: SCMP daily catch-up
From an interview with this year’s Nobel Prize winner to a five per cent GDP target, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.
Hong Kong Airlines to offer among the most competitive fares for direct Vancouver route
A check by the Post finds carrier’s fares starting at HK$9,491, the lowest compared with similar offerings from Cathay and Air Canada.
China has ‘no right’ to demand Philippines to remove US Typhon missile system
The Philippines has the ‘sovereign prerogative’ to retain the Typhon for its security needs given the threat posed by China, analysts say.
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai urged US to start ‘war of competing values’ against Beijing
Former media boss admits he wanted US ‘moral authority’ to pressure Beijing and he became ‘desperate’ for ‘any support’ after security law.
China’s plans for yuan unfazed by Trump’s pledge to protect ‘mighty US dollar’
Though Donald Trump has warned against attempts to undermine the US dollar, China is unlikely to change course on yuan internationalisation.
Russian attack submarine in waters off Philippines sparks unease, but Manila downplays sighting
Officials say the Russian vessel was not in Philippine territorial waters during its maritime exercise with the Malaysian navy.