China says stability, ‘deepened reform’ are crucial for economic growth

Party mouthpiece doubles down on positive message and confidence in achieving China’s GDP growth goal for 2024.

Japan pledges fresh US$65 billion for chips, AI to help narrow gap with China

The US and its allies are racing to keep ahead of China in AI-powering semiconductor capabilities, seen as essential to economic security.

‘Witch flies’ above China on broomstick, Taliban tourism boom, fake visitor attraction and more latest videos

From social media sensations to latest news stories and the downright quirky, check out some of the latest videos from the South China Morning Post.

Hong Kong will deepen cooperation with other Apec economies at Lima summit: John Lee

City leader will also meet members of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership in Peru to bolster bid to join world’s largest free-trade pact.

Israel building along UN-patrolled demilitarised zone in Syria

Satellite photos show construction along the Alpha Line, which delineates the demilitarised zone between Syria and Israeli-occupied territory.

China’s fish out of water net longevity record, help advance human space habitation

Animal experiment aboard Tiangong space station smashes ISS record for similar research, while helping scientists understand effects of microgravity.

China’s stimulus needs more than ‘patchwork policies’ after new debt-relief plan

Economists spoke after Beijing unveiled its debt-relief plan following a week-long meeting of China’s top legislative body.

Row over China official’s use of beauty filters reveals online curbs on bureaucrats

‘Good looking’ woman civil servant forced into apology as row rages over ‘superficiality’ and ‘credibility’ in positions of public service.

Trump expected to choose Marco Rubio as secretary of state

The Florida senator has taken an aggressive stance on China’s emergence as an economic power.

Trump showers praise on Indonesia’s Prabowo during congratulatory call

The Indonesian leader shared a video of the conversation, where he received warm compliments from the incoming US president.