China races to stockpile US chips before Trump ramps up sanctions

As more US tech curbs look likely in second Trump term, China’s imports of made-in-America integrated circuits have surged by 60 per cent.

How Xi’s Korean peninsula warning highlights Beijing’s political headache from all sides

A statement by Xi Jinping over the volatile Korean peninsula signals China’s growing concern in the region, observers say.

Beijing blames US after defence chiefs’ talks rejected, cites support for Taiwan

US cannot undermine Beijing’s core interests on Taiwan and try talk to its military ‘as if nothing had happened’, defence ministry says.

Woman arrested after red paint splashed at government headquarters in Hong Kong

Police arrest unemployed woman in Tai Kok Tsui and say they believe she acted alone, motivated by personal emotional and family issues.

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies pushing staff to draft sanctions list for US

Judges grill former media boss on ‘confidential’ US message he forwarded to staff and friends in opposition camp.

Temu owner PDD sees 10% plunge in pre-market trading despite 44% revenue growth

PDD’s results, including a 66 per cent jump in net revenue, outperformed rivals, but it did not allay investor concerns amid e-commerce competition.

An advanced degree in China? Think again, students say, as exam numbers plunge

China’s graduate entrance examination is not seen as the golden ticket to employment that it once was.

Hong Kong watchdog takes aim at bikes blocking paths around leisure facilities

Ombudsman calls on Leisure and Cultural Services Department to better enforce rules for rental services at 14 recreational venues under its management.

About 75% of young Hongkongers with sexual experience have not tested for HIV: poll

Schools should offer more comprehensive sex education, including teaching young people about safety measures, academic says.

China’s ‘who gets what’ debate, Beijing slams US over Gaza: SCMP daily catch-up

From a debate over China’s domestic spending to a hunt for a wild Siberian tiger, here’s a round-up from today’s China and Economy coverage.