Russia waging ‘reckless’ sabotage campaign in Europe: UK spy chief

Head of UK’s MI6 said the group recently uncovered a ‘staggeringly reckless campaign of Russian sabotage in Europe’.

J-20S vs F-22: how drones flip the battle of mighty stealth fighters

A simulated battle between Chinese and American stealth fighter jets has shown which would be the victor – and why.

Russia’s plunging rouble puts pressure on Chinese e-commerce merchants

About 150,000 Chinese merchants are active on major Russian e-commerce platforms.

Hong Kong construction worker jailed for 15 years for manslaughter and arson

Iu Wai-cheung, 65, slashed his girlfriend more than 100 times before attacking her young daughters and setting fire to their subdivided flat.

NetEase cuts jobs in Shenzhen as first-person shooting game ‘underperforms’

The lay-offs at NetEase’s offices in the southern tech hub are said to affect employees involved in mobile game Hyper Front.

China, Russia warplanes over Sea of Japan, scientists leaving West: SCMP daily catch-up

From China and Russia’s joint air patrol to Beijing and New Delhi’s post-clash thaw, here’s a round-up from today’s China and Economy coverage.

Jimmy Lai wanted US to impose ‘draconian’ sanctions to stop Hong Kong’s security law

Court hears ex-media boss thought sanctions were ‘only possibility’ to halt law, but he was adamant about staying in city ‘to face’ aftermath.

Beijing hits out at EU parliament over resolution to strip Hong Kong of trade status

Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong says resolution’s passage by European lawmakers ‘blatantly trampled on spirit of rule of law’.

Europe’s battery crisis a humiliating reminder of China’s EV dominance

The collapse of a Swedish EV battery maker underscores just how much the green transition still depends on supply chains dominated by China.

Is Asia’s climate funding hope fading over ‘unclear’ commitment to secure financing?

Experts say the summit outcome lacks details, making it challenging to secure financing for Southeast Asia and South Asia.