Tourists in China call locals smelly, Philippine school shooting: 7 Asia highlights

SCMP | June 23, 2026, 1 a.m. | Original

From Malaysian tourists in China to a fatal school shooting in the Philippines, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

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Malaysian tourists have sparked outrage at home with viral videos mocking locals in China. Photo: Threads

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A group of Malaysian tourists is facing intense backlash for filming strangers and mocking locals in China as “smelly”, sparking debate on travel etiquette and national image.

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