TTechnology Read More Style by SCMP turns 20 – we look back at our archive of coversFebruary 9, 2026 Style by SCMP turns 20 this year. In celebration of this momentous milestone, our special anniversary issue hitting…
HHealthcare Read More Foreigners flock to China for affordable medical treatment, drawn by free visa policyFebruary 8, 2026 The increasing flow of foreign travellers to China in recent years has been given a shot in the…
EEconomy Read More China’s future growth rate could drop to 2.5% without market reforms: economistFebruary 8, 2026 China’s long-term growth trajectory will depend on the introduction of market reforms, and the country’s potential growth rate…
EEconomy Read More Scott Bessent ‘Would Not Be Surprised’ If China Was Building Digital Assets Backed By GoldFebruary 8, 2026 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the Senate Banking Committee he “would not be surprised” if China was building…
EEconomy Read More As China intensifies offshore tax hunt, exporters struggle with complianceFebruary 8, 2026 For those in China’s cross-border trade business, a sweeping tax crackdown is beginning to be felt. Heightened scrutiny…
EEnvironment Read More China’s ‘artificial photosynthesis’ method converts CO2 into petrolFebruary 8, 2026 A team of Chinese scientists has unveiled a breakthrough method that turns carbon dioxide and water into valuable…
SSpace Read More The International Space Station era ends: ISS set to return to earth, closing a landmark saga of international unityFebruary 8, 2026 Paris: When the International Space Station comes back to Earth in 2030, it will mark the end of…
AArtificial intelligence Read More China’s software sector braces for spillover from AI-led global sell-offFebruary 7, 2026 Fears that increasingly capable AI agents pose existential threats to the traditional software business have rippled through global…
EEconomy Read More Brazil’s Inpasa ramps up exports of dried distillers grains to ChinaFebruary 7, 2026 By Oliver Griffin SAO PAULO, Feb 6 (Reuters) – Brazilian corn ethanol producer Inpasa will quickly ramp up…
SSpace Read More China develops compact microwave driver that could power a ‘Starlink-killer’ weaponFebruary 7, 2026 Published on 06/02/2026 – 17:13 GMT+1 China has developed a new piece of military technology that could one…
MMental health Read More China probes mental hospitals over reports patients are being locked up in insurance scamFebruary 6, 2026 At the same time, the patients faced strict controls from the hospitals that required them to follow a…
EEconomy Read More US hopes to challenge China’s critical minerals dominance with new trading blocFebruary 6, 2026 The US is urging dozens of countries to follow Australia’s lead and sign on to a plan to…