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Hong Kong must break the taboos around end-of-life care and death
With a law passed on advanced medical directives, the onus is on government to provide life-and-death education and facilitate discussion.
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China’s Communist Party
Shanghai vice-mayor Hua Yuan to touch down in Taipei on cross-strait mission
4 Dec 2024 - 9:00PM
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Biomedicine: Companies
Hong Kong residents reticent to get latest Covid-19 jab, Moderna survey finds
4 Dec 2024 - 8:22PM
Chinese culture
Obituary
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Chiung Yao, Taiwanese romance novelist, dies aged 86
Writer known for novels including My Fair Princess reportedly leaves suicide note saying ‘I choose this way to go home gracefully’.
4 Dec 2024 - 7:40PM
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Japan
‘Really unfortunate’: political rows stoke deep mutual Japan-China distrust
A survey conducted in Japan and China shows the overwhelming majority of people in both countries have negative views of each other.
4 Dec 2024 - 9:30AM
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Australia
Australia warns against China’s normalisation of ‘dangerous actions’ in rows
Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s comment comes as an Australian government delegation visits Singapore to discuss deepening their ties.
3 Dec 2024 - 6:19PM
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US-China relations
Trump vs TikTok ban, American defence spending push: 7 US-China relations reads
From US-India relations to visa woes for Chinese tech workers, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in November 2024.
2 Dec 2024 - 11:49PM
The Philippines
China has ‘no right’ to demand removal of US Typhon system from Philippines
The Philippines has the ‘sovereign prerogative’ to retain the Typhon for its security needs given the threat posed by China, analysts say.
2 Dec 2024 - 8:53PM
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China-EU relations
China condemns Lithuania’s expulsion of diplomats; says countermeasures possible
Beijing accuses Baltic state of violating one-China principle on Taiwan-related issues and damaging relations.
2 Dec 2024 - 7:08PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia urges Chinese firms to avoid ‘rebadging’ products to dodge US tariffs
Washington is set to restrict exports to Chinese semiconductor manufacturers and certain chipmaking equipment from Malaysia, and Singapore.
2 Dec 2024 - 4:32PM
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Luxury brands
Swiss luxury watch brand Audemars Piguet makes timely entry in Macau
The watch maker is sprucing up its showroom in Hong Kong and opening more in Shanghai, Beijing and Taipei, CEO Ilaria Resta says.
2 Dec 2024 - 7:50PM
US-China relations
Beijing vows ‘resolute’ response as US approves US$385 million in arms to Taiwan
US move infringes upon China’s sovereignty and will harm ties, Beijing says, while also condemning US stopovers by Taiwanese leader.
1 Dec 2024 - 6:01PM
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Books and literature
How a Jesuit priest and Chinese literary icon Sanmao found love beyond romance
Father Barry Martinson and Chinese literary legend Sanmao’s friendship blossomed into a deep connection, marked by shared passions and mutual support.
1 Dec 2024 - 3:03PM
US-China relations
Taiwan’s Lai arrives in Hawaii for 2-day US stop on way to South Pacific
The stop, and another planned in Guam, have drawn fierce criticism from Beijing.
1 Dec 2024 - 5:14AM
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Asia travel
5 of the best urban hikes in Asia, including Hong Kong’s Dragon’s Back
From a tropical rainforest trek to a stroll through parks and gardens to bracing uphill walks rewarded with great views, city trails in Asia.
1 Dec 2024 - 9:34AM
Wellness
69 and 70, they’re poster boys for cycling’s health benefits
Doctors told Jimmy Poon he was disabled. Then he got on his bike. Patrick Ho is alive today because he began feeling breathless while riding.
1 Dec 2024 - 9:36AM
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Science
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.
30 Nov 2024 - 1:14AM
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The Philippines
Opinion
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Why the Philippines must stand its ground against a friend like Trump
Nothing less than the country’s strategic autonomy as a sovereign nation is at stake as the Marcos administration faces Trump 2.0.
28 Nov 2024 - 5:30AM
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Taiwan sparks outcry with urban warfare military training at Taipei university
Critics say it disrupts academic life and could make National Chengchi University a PLA target if ammunition is regularly stored on campus.
27 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM
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G7
Blinken urges G7 countries to maintain unity in face of China risks
US secretary of state cites Beijing’s economic policies, human rights record and support for Russia in the war against Ukraine.
27 Nov 2024 - 6:47AM
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US-China relations
What does the US Himars deployment to southern Japan mean for China?
The rocket launcher system will be dispatched with a US Marine regiment along part of the strategic ‘first island chain’.
26 Nov 2024 - 10:00PM
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Russia
Russia may place missiles in Asia if US continues to provoke China: minister
The remarks from Sergei Ryabkov, a deputy foreign minister, hints at a potential for Russia to enter the fray in a region fraught with US-China tensions.
26 Nov 2024 - 5:17PM
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The Philippines
Philippines, Japan to host advanced US missile units in move to counter China
The Philippine Army has confirmed the deployment, saying the plan is at its early planning stage.
27 Nov 2024 - 10:26PM
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US-China relations
Trump is urged to include South Korea in strategic meetings about Taiwan
Recommendation by Seoul-based institute may mark a shift, but analysts say such talks may be needed with a US led by isolationist Trump.
26 Nov 2024 - 6:55AM
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China’s military
Alarm in Taiwan over quiet change to air raid alert threshold
Pressure tactics from the PLA prompted the island to alter when it will sound the sirens, military source says.
25 Nov 2024 - 8:11PM
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Asian cinema: Chinese films
Chinese film about Covid lockdown wins top prize in Taiwan awards
Lou Ye’s An Unfinished Film, winner of best film and best director at Golden Horse awards, ‘the most special directing job’, director says.
24 Nov 2024 - 11:06AM
William Lai
Taiwan’s William Lai slides in popularity, plagued by political turmoil
Lai’s disapproval rating is at its highest since he took over as leader six months ago, according to a new public opinion poll.
23 Nov 2024 - 6:23PM
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Donald Trump
How will Trump handle Taiwan? Beijing sees hawkish signs as analysts are divided
Some say he could use self-ruled island as bargaining chip for economic concessions while others rule that out, citing political pushback.
23 Nov 2024 - 6:55AM
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