China’s spy agency warns of security threats from surveillance camera network flaws

Ministry of State Security advises tightened management of nation’s vast camera network after receiving tip from citizen.

Nearly 100 food aid trucks violently looted in Gaza, UN agencies say

Gaza gangs target trucks bringing aid into the war-torn territory threatened with famine.

Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng urges Hong Kong to be ‘self-assertive’ on 3 paths to reform

State leader says city should deepen financial reforms, expand cooperation and opening up and dovetail with national developments.

Tokyo’s emergence as sex tourism capital, rise of Singapore’s opposition: 7 Asia highlights

From Tokyo’s sex tourism to Starbucks Malaysia’s declining sales, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

China’s stimulus lifts tax revenue for first time this year after policy shift

China’s fiscal revenue rose by 5.5 per cent year on year in October, consolidating a turnaround in September.

Japan poet known for Peanuts and Astro Boy, Shuntaro Tanikawa, dies at 92

Shuntaro Tanikawa explored the poetic, not only in the repetitive music of the spoken word but also the magic hidden in little things.

South China Sea: Philippines and US sign pact to plug maritime intelligence gaps

The deal gives Manila access to capabilities like advanced satellite imagery that analysts say will help counter China’s grey-zone tactics.

Tens of thousands of Maori march on New Zealand’s parliament

Protesters oppose a bill drafted by a minor coalition party that aims to redefine a founding treaty of the country dating back to 1840.

Commodities may add to Connect scheme as China signals support for Hong Kong’s role

Commodities will be added to the stocks, bonds, options and wealth management products that are currently tradeable in the so-called Connect scheme, CSRC said.

Trump’s new China tariffs could give potent, brief boost to Southeast Asia

Though China tariffs would make factories in Vietnam or Thailand more appealing, analysts said other restrictions could wipe out those gains.