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A still of The Last Dance. The success of the film, which lifts a veil on Hong Kong funeral rites, suggest a growing openness among Hongkongers to exploring the difficult subject of death. Photo: Emperor Motion Pictures
Hong Kong society

Opinion | 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

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Biomedicine: Companies

Hong Kong residents reticent to get latest Covid-19 jab, Moderna survey finds

Chinese culture

Obituary | 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’.

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Taiwanese romance novelist Chiung Yao, who has died at the age of 86. Photo: Weibo/@会火
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.

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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.

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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.

A US Navy officer walks past fighter jets parked on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham off the coast of Malaysia on November 26. Photo: AFP
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.

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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.

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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.

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The US is set to restrict exports to Chinese semiconductor manufacturers and certain chipmaking equipment from Malaysia, and Singapore. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

Swiss watch maker Audemars Piguet opened its first AP House in Macau in late November. It occupies two floors and covers an area of over 900 square metres, the largest in Asia. Photo: Instagram/iwatchome
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.

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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.

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.

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Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te (centre) greets Bishop Museum director Dee Jay Mailer in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Saturday. Photo: AFP
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.

Trekkers on Dragon’s Back in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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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.

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The Philippines

Opinion | 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.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens

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.

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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.

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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’.

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The US will deploy a marine regiment equipped with a Himars system along the Ryukus, also known as the Nansei Islands. Photo: AFP
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.

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The S-300 (SA-10 Grumble) is a series of long-range surface-to-air missile systems developed by the former Soviet Union. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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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.

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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.

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Changing the threshold for issuing an air raid alert would leave people on Taiwan less time to respond to an attack, critics say. Photo: Handout
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.

Qin Hao in a still from An Unfinished Film, by Chinese director Lou Ye, which won best film and best director at the 2024 Golden Horse awards in Taiwan on November 23, 2024.
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.

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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.

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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Taiwan, covering politics, economy, society and the island's relationship with mainland China.
last updated:
16 October, 2024
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