The hidden reason why Indonesia’s fires are so hard to put out
Experts say that despite regulatory frameworks, years of draining carbon-rich peatlands for commercial plantations have left vast ecosystems in Indonesia fragile and fire prone.
Experts say that despite regulatory frameworks, years of draining carbon-rich peatlands for commercial plantations have left vast ecosystems in Indonesia fragile and fire prone. Jailed Hong Kong opposition activist Joshua Wong Chi-fung has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars for his role in a global campaign to instigate sanctions against mainland China and the city in the aftermath of the 2019 anti-government protests. Wong had been scheduled to complete a sentence of four years and eight months for conspiracy to commit subversion on January 7 next year. The court ordered two months and two days, representing the remaining time Wong is to serve his sentence in the previous national security case, to run concurrently with his latest jail term, meaning the activist’s expected release date is pushed back to November 2036. The US midterm elections 2026 have brought massive political shifts, but what do these results mean for the rest of the world? SCMP’s US deputy bureau chief Mark Magnier breaks down the global ramifications, exploring how the power shift in Washington will alter foreign policy. From a potential resurgence of support for Taipei, to Beijing’s strategic manoeuvers with a weakened US president, we analyse the future of US-China relations, tariffs and key alliances. Chinese basketball icon Yao Ming on Wednesday spoke with primary school students and led a non-contact rugby clinic at the Hong Kong Football Club as part of the “Mental Wellbeing Through Sport initiative”. The former perennial NBA All-star was joined by decorated Olympic gymnast Li Xiaopeng and table tennis legend Deng Yaping. In partnership with: GOHK Hong Kong may be small but it boasts some of the world’s most biodiverse unspoilt countryside and coastlines. The city is renowned for its dramatic mountains, many of which feel otherworldly and offer breathtaking views, and all are within easy reach of the urban centre. Watch the video and explore with us.
The hidden reason why Indonesia’s fires are so hard to put out
HK activist Joshua Wong jailed for 10 years in foreign collusion case
How the US midterms will impact mainland China and Taiwan
Yao Ming tackles rugby with primary students
All Hong Kong’s highest peaks are within reach for nature lovers
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