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China’s border with Central Asia, such as Manzhouli Port, has been named as a security concern related to population shrinkage. Photo: Xinhua

China’s border with Central Asia deemed concern amid demographic decline

China’s sparsely populated border with Central Asia, which is losing residents quickly, was named by a researcher as an area not to ignore.

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I don’t: marriage registrations tumble, adding to China’s population woes

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Military

Have China’s plans for a nuclear-powered carrier taken another step forward?

Recent reports saying a prototype reactor has been built in Sichuan ‘have clearly highlighted’ the country’s ambitions, one analyst said.

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Science

‘China EV’ sends Google search buzzing, as trail goes cold for ‘global warming’

Google Trends data shows the world is more excited by the latest clean energy vehicles than the noble principles behind them.

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Hong Kong economy

Is Hong Kong’s system of assessing land demand broken? Experts have the answers

Professor Liu Pak-wai says geopolitical headwinds and integration with mainland China warrant reassessment of city’s land needs.

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How Xi Jinping is going back to Confucius to define China’s future

China Economy

Pearl in Beijing’s retail crown struggles to regain shine against economic tide

Hongqiao Market has long been the go-to place for foreign tourists, but it old clients have yet to come back.

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Foreign tourists shop for clothing and souvenirs at Hongqiao Market in Beijing. Photo: AP
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Society

The rise of China's ‘flying’ low-altitude economy

People

‘War is messed up’: why young Australians don’t want to join the military

Observers blame a ‘culture of self-loathing’ for destroying the self-esteem of Australia’s youth and undermining faith in its institutions.

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Lifestyle

Towards Our Perpetual Planet event spotlights sustainability

Thought leaders and innovators came together in Hong Kong to highlight initiatives that seek to protect the natural world.

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The Towards Our Perpetual Planet event, organised by SCMP Live in partnership with Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative, took place in September at the Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong.

China Business

Shanghai banks on top international artists to draw tourism spending

A recent month-long arts festival drew 20,000 visitors from abroad, according to organisers, boosting officials’ confidence in the strategy.

A scene in dance drama Azure After The Rain, staged during the China Shanghai International Art Festival in 2024. Photo: Handout

World

Cop29 ends with US$300 billion deal, saving talks from brink of collapse

But the agreed funding still falls far short of the trillions poor and vulnerable nations say they need to climate-proof their economies.

Politics

Will Japan arm Ukraine as North Korea reinforces Russia?

With thousands of North Korean troops deployed to support Moscow, Japan’s commitment to Ukraine is being put to the test like never before.

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China EVs

EV review: Geely’s Galaxy E5 is easy to live with – flirty AI aside

Smart-looking and fully featured, the SUV is a solid package, despite some range concerns with the test car and small annoyances.

A Geely Galaxy E5. Photo: Handout

United States & Canada

Canada apologises to Inuit communities for mass killing of sled dogs decades ago

The Canadian government admitted the policy deprived local Inuit communities of their livelihood and culture.

A sled dogs sits at the edge of his outpost camp in the Opingivik area of Nunavut, Canada. File photo: AP

Middle East

Powerful Israeli air strike in Lebanon’s Beirut kills at least 20

An eight-storey building was struck with four missiles, including bunker-penetrating types designed to hit underground targets.

Society

Hong Kong’s Chung Suet-ying named best actress at Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan

Hong Kong directing duo Chan Cheuk-sze and Kathy Wong win award for best documentary short film with Colour Ideology Sampling.mov.

Americas

Mexico ditches Chinese products amid fears of exclusion from US-Canada trade pact

Mexican officials fear their country could be left out of the USMCA over alleged trade in Chinese steel and automotive products.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum during a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on Friday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Americas

Uruguay’s election becomes a dead heat in the presidential run-off

A sedate electoral contest has suddenly turned into a close battle between the two candidates.

Police and election workers prepare voting materials for Sunday’s presidential run-off election, in Montevideo, Uruguay. Photo: Reuters

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Murderer in China holds banquet outside victim’s home after 20 years in jail

Videos show a car arriving at a rural courtyard as guests enter amid firecracker sounds, creating a festive atmosphere.

Entertainment

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.

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Open Questions | Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

NGO founder explains how mapping initiative helps hold authorities and companies accountable for carbon emissions and cover-ups.

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Open Questions | ‘It’s going to hot up’: Robin Niblett on the ‘cold war mentality’ of US, China

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Amid US tariff threats, can port in Peru open up new markets for China?

US$3.5 billion Chancay port will initially be able to handle 1 million containers a year.

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Health & Environment

Where are the nurses? Will higher pay lure non-locals to Hong Kong?

Worries persist despite rule change to open door to professionals trained elsewhere, as city set to be short of thousands of nurses by 2045.

China Business

Global CEOs see new hopes, old threats in Hong Kong vs Trump 2.0

‘People are leery of investing a lot of money in a country that is part of geopolitical tensions,’ Oaktree Capital’s Howard Marks says.

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China’s top 5 weapons systems, from stealth fighters to anti-ballistic missiles

Zero in on the five most advanced weapons systems that were on display at the recent Zhuhai Air Show

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Alibaba CEO highlights AI advancement at China’s internet forum

The agenda at this year’s Wuzhen summit focuses heavily on AI, as China’s tech rivalry with the US grows.

Eddie Wu Yongming, CEO of Alibaba Group Holding, speaks at the 2024 World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China, on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE

China EVs

EV review: Geely’s Galaxy E5 is easy to live with – flirty AI aside

Smart-looking and fully featured, the SUV is a solid package, despite some range concerns with the test car and small annoyances.

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Apple readies more conversational Siri in bid to catch up in AI

The company debuted its much-ballyhooed Apple Intelligence platform last month, but it still lacks many features offered by other tech giants.

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Uber said to eye US$10 million stake in IPO of China’s Pony AI

The ride-hailing giant may consider using Pony AI’s autonomous-driving technology outside the US, a source says.

Uber is in talks to invest in the US IPO of Chinese robotaxi firm Pony AI. Photo: dpa

Science

Award-winning mathematician Wang Xujia back in China after decades in Australia

Westlake University in Hangzhou announces Wang has returned to a full-time chair professorship after nearly 30 years overseas.

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World-renowned Chinese-Australian mathematician Wang Xujia, a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Sciences, has joined Westlake University in eastern China. Photo: Westlake University

Policy

China unveils plan to guide exporters through tempestuous trade waters

With more external barriers to trade likely to come, China’s commerce ministry announces nine-point plan to aid exporters in tough climate.

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Explainer | What makes China’s ultra-long ‘special bonds’ so special?

China has only issued its ultra-long-term government bonds in special circumstances – here’s why this year qualifies.

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Hong Kong 47 and their jail time after longest national security trial

The 45 opposition figures found guilty of subversion for their roles in a plot to overthrow the government have learned their fates.

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