Viral photo appears to show judicial officers and court staff instructing lower court judge via WeChat during criminal trial in northwest China, prompting lawyers to condemn the actions.
Mainland youth raised on Taiwanese pop culture are curious about the island, but two-way travel ban and uneasy ties create barriers.
With consumption taking a hit in fraught economic times, safe-haven investments are outshining discretionary diamond purchases in the eyes of many Chinese buyers.
Critics say the Philippine president’s new rights ‘super body’ is superfluous – and an attempt to ‘deodorise his administration’s odious human rights record’.
Such a scenario is unlikely, observers say, noting it could be a gambit by new PM Lawrence Wong to make voters go for the safe option of returning the PAP to power.
Tang is the first member of the Communist Party’s current Central Committee to come under investigation for ‘discipline violations’.
Video shows man pouring Coca Cola onto memorial plaque, defacing grave and kicking away tribute items.
How scientists, oceanographers and divers safeguard the underwater creatures of Galapagos Islands, Italy’s submarine canyon and Arctic Ocean’s ‘animal forest’.
The influence and spending potential of China’s Gen Z population make them a major target group for many brands, both large and small.
Dugongs in Koh Libong have been forced to find new feeding grounds where they are vulnerable to threats such as fishing gear and propellers.
New measures certainly show desire ‘to put a floor under the property slump’ ahead of third plenary session in July, but focus certain to be on ‘new productive forces’, observer says.
The hobby toy industry’s commercial value is growing around the world, hobbyists and experts say, driven by ‘kidults’ with purchasing power.
Rewilding in the Scottish Highlands has seen the return of long-absent species, and efforts to save wild animals such as wildcats. It’s not just their numbers that are growing; ecotourism is blooming, too.
Inspired casting, with Andy Lau facing off against Maggie Q and Sammo Hung narrating, helped Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon succeed. Martial arts scenes light up God of War, some involving Hung.
About 76 per cent of people who took part in the survey said they agreed with Srettha Thavisin’s policy U-turn to re-criminalise the plant.
Recovery in China’s luxury home market is gaining pace, while recent measures by the government could help turn around the fortunes of the property industry.
Protesters focused their anger on President Joe Biden, and the violent crackdown on pro-Palestinian protest camps at universities across the US.
Chef Manon Fleury of one-Michelin-star Datil in Paris serves a rice porridge dish based on Chinese congee. She talks about her women-heavy kitchen brigade and championing female chefs.
The Netanyahu rival spelled out a six-point proposal that includes the return of scores of hostages, ending Hamas’ rule and demilitarising the Gaza strip.
New measure should raise Hong Kong’s profile as cruise ship destination and its role in multi-stop itineraries for Greater Bay Area, tourism authorities say.
The private bank has increased its headcount, mainly relationship managers and senior bankers, by 15 per cent this year. It sees Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai as stepping stones to expand its business.
Official says the plan is to build a control point in Luohu, with co-location arrangements adopted.
Hong Kong must walk the talk, and get Beijing’s backing to showcase how ‘two systems’ is not only alive but working well.
Open Questions is a new series of South China Morning Post interviews with global opinion leaders.
Lawmakers have questioned rising expenses of ex-leaders amid lack of clarity over roles after leaving office.
Ma, one of the country’s hottest fiction authors, combines thrilling plots with historical detail to create stories that are ‘both exciting and plausible’, winning acclaim as young people embrace cultural heritage and ‘China-chic’ trend.
Fresh US tariffs targeting China’s new-energy sector are imminent, threatening to thwart export efforts aimed at alleviating a market oversupply.