Hong Kong’s secret criminal societies are abandoning traditional blood oaths, street violence and territorial rivalries. Today, triad syndicates rely on cybercrime, money laundering and Telegram recruitment, operating more like tech start-ups than street gangs.
Through insights from a former youth recruit, anti-triad police and experts, SCMP looks at how Hong Kong’s underworld transformed its business model and culture in the past decade.
Hong Kong’s secret criminal societies are abandoning traditional blood oaths, street violence and territorial rivalries. Today, triad syndicates rely on cybercrime, money laundering and Telegram recruitment, operating more like tech start-ups than street gangs.
Through insights from a former youth recruit, anti-triad police and experts, SCMP looks at how Hong Kong’s underworld transformed its business model and culture in the past decade.
America and China are locked in a race for AI dominance. As the warnings about an AI catastrophe get louder, whether the two countries can work together is becoming an increasingly pressing issue.
Few people are better placed to discuss this subject than Kevin Rudd. Australia’s former prime minister, who is now president of Asia Society, has spent decades studying how Xi Jinping thinks. As Australia’s ambassador to Washington, Mr Rudd also watched Donald Trump’s White House at close quarters. He joins David Rennie, The Economist’s geopolitics editor, to assess the recent summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump and examine what it means for the world’s most consequential relationship.
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America and China are locked in a race for AI dominance. As the warnings about an AI catastrophe get louder, whether the two countries can work together is becoming an increasingly pressing issue.
Few people are better placed to discuss this subject than Kevin Rudd. Australia’s former prime minister, who is now president of Asia Society, has spent decades studying how Xi Jinping thinks. As Australia’s ambassador to Washington, Mr Rudd also watched Donald Trump’s White House at close quarters. He joins David Rennie, The Economist’s geopolitics editor, to assess the recent summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump and examine what it means for the world’s most consequential relationship.
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China’s battle for global dominance with America “is on”. That’s the view from Beijing, according to Kevid Rudd, former Australian prime minister and eminent China watcher. He tells the Economist’s geopolitics editor, David Rennie, that Beijing is banking on America’s long-term decline, but risks underestimating the ruling power.
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China’s battle for global dominance with America “is on”. That’s the view from Beijing, according to Kevid Rudd, former Australian prime minister and eminent China watcher. He tells the Economist’s geopolitics editor, David Rennie, that Beijing is banking on America’s long-term decline, but risks underestimating the ruling power.
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Hundreds of hikers flocked to Po Pin Chau, one of Hong Kong’s most popular coastal trails on Thursday, the first day of the National Day “golden week”. The city’s first countryside crowd-control scheme was introduced at the High Island Geo Trail in Sai Kung in early September, requiring visitors to make a real-name reservation in advance.
Hundreds of hikers flocked to Po Pin Chau, one of Hong Kong’s most popular coastal trails on Thursday, the first day of the National Day “golden week”. The city’s first countryside crowd-control scheme was introduced at the High Island Geo Trail in Sai Kung in early September, requiring visitors to make a real-name reservation in advance.
Flydubai has suspended flights between the United Arab Emirates and Israel as investigations continue into a possible terror attack attempt on Wednesday. Passengers and crew on a flydubai flight foiled the co-pilot’s apparent attempt to crash the plane. The incident began when the captain was stabbed, sending the jet plunging about 17,000 feet (5,200 metres) within 60 seconds. Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the 10-minute ordeal.
Flydubai has suspended flights between the United Arab Emirates and Israel as investigations continue into a possible terror attack attempt on Wednesday. Passengers and crew on a flydubai flight foiled the co-pilot’s apparent attempt to crash the plane. The incident began when the captain was stabbed, sending the jet plunging about 17,000 feet (5,200 metres) within 60 seconds. Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the 10-minute ordeal.
Migrant rights advocates have hailed the release of Filipino trafficking victim Mary Jane Veloso after 16 years in detention as a victorious milestone, but warn that her case exposes the dangers that still confront many vulnerable workers overseas. After coming close to being executed years ago in Indonesia, Veloso walked free on September 18 from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City. The single mother of two said she was deceived by recruiters who promised her a job abroad as a domestic helper.
Migrant rights advocates have hailed the release of Filipino trafficking victim Mary Jane Veloso after 16 years in detention as a victorious milestone, but warn that her case exposes the dangers that still confront many vulnerable workers overseas. After coming close to being executed years ago in Indonesia, Veloso walked free on September 18 from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City. The single mother of two said she was deceived by recruiters who promised her a job abroad as a domestic helper.
Japanese convenience store chains have been tapping into artificial intelligence (AI) to help with product development. Lawson stores have launched a pickle-flavoured lemon tart and a bread roll filled with red bean paste, margarine and yogurt cream. Their competitors FamilyMart unveiled a French-style pastry made with dough containing sweet potato puree, topped with caramel sauce. Both companies said while AI is being used to generate ideas, human staff are involved to create prototypes, conduct tests and finalise the products.
Japanese convenience store chains have been tapping into artificial intelligence (AI) to help with product development. Lawson stores have launched a pickle-flavoured lemon tart and a bread roll filled with red bean paste, margarine and yogurt cream. Their competitors FamilyMart unveiled a French-style pastry made with dough containing sweet potato puree, topped with caramel sauce. Both companies said while AI is being used to generate ideas, human staff are involved to create prototypes, conduct tests and finalise the products.
China’s pandas are cute, cuddly—and apparently very expensive political weapons. The latest pandas have arrived in America, but China’s “panda diplomacy” comes with millions of dollars in fees, strict rules, and plenty of political strings attached. So why does China loan pandas to foreign zoos—and how does the CCP use these adorable animals to project soft power and pressure other countries?
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China’s pandas are cute, cuddly—and apparently very expensive political weapons. The latest pandas have arrived in America, but China’s “panda diplomacy” comes with millions of dollars in fees, strict rules, and plenty of political strings attached. So why does China loan pandas to foreign zoos—and how does the CCP use these adorable animals to project soft power and pressure other countries?
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On the eve of Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, Trump signed a deal with Denmark and Greenland that gives the USA almost everything Trump wanted. And China is big mad, because it foils China’s plans for Greenland. Christopher Balding joins us this week to discuss.
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On the eve of Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, Trump signed a deal with Denmark and Greenland that gives the USA almost everything Trump wanted. And China is big mad, because it foils China’s plans for Greenland. Christopher Balding joins us this week to discuss.
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An economics associate professor from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has issued a formal apology over what has been described as a “sexist” talk delivered at a college assembly. Slides presented at the talk by Terrence Chong Tai-lung included titles such as, “The Cost-Benefit Analysis of Women Marrying for Money”. Chong’s alleged remarks have drawn public backlash and online criticism.
An economics associate professor from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has issued a formal apology over what has been described as a “sexist” talk delivered at a college assembly. Slides presented at the talk by Terrence Chong Tai-lung included titles such as, “The Cost-Benefit Analysis of Women Marrying for Money”. Chong’s alleged remarks have drawn public backlash and online criticism.
Hong Kong’s crackdown on visitors abusing visas to illegally offer tour guiding, photography and other services has failed to deter mainland operators from engaging in unlicensed work. The adverts for such services have appeared on mainland Chinese social media ahead of the National Day “golden week” break, the South China Morning Post has found.
Hong Kong’s crackdown on visitors abusing visas to illegally offer tour guiding, photography and other services has failed to deter mainland operators from engaging in unlicensed work. The adverts for such services have appeared on mainland Chinese social media ahead of the National Day “golden week” break, the South China Morning Post has found.
A shark trapped in a man-made waterway in South Korea’s southern port city of Busan has drawn more than 600,000 visitors, local media reported on Tuesday. The shark is known as Bukang-i – a nickname derived from the Korean words for the city’s North Port. The animal has been stuck in the narrow canal since it was first spotted on September 18, according to South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency. On Tuesday, authorities tried but failed to guide the shark back into open water. Another operation involving nets and other equipment is planned for Friday.
A shark trapped in a man-made waterway in South Korea’s southern port city of Busan has drawn more than 600,000 visitors, local media reported on Tuesday. The shark is known as Bukang-i – a nickname derived from the Korean words for the city’s North Port. The animal has been stuck in the narrow canal since it was first spotted on September 18, according to South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency. On Tuesday, authorities tried but failed to guide the shark back into open water. Another operation involving nets and other equipment is planned for Friday.
A concert by Hacken Lee in China almost went south after the Cantopop singer encountered flight delays and a malfunctioning car on his way to a show in China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. While fans waited for about two hours for Lee to arrive, organisers asked gig singer Hou Lang who was in the crowd to take the stage and sing several songs before Lee arrived.
A concert by Hacken Lee in China almost went south after the Cantopop singer encountered flight delays and a malfunctioning car on his way to a show in China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. While fans waited for about two hours for Lee to arrive, organisers asked gig singer Hou Lang who was in the crowd to take the stage and sing several songs before Lee arrived.
What does rhythmic gymnastics have to do with wealth management? Jin Yee Young, UBS’ co-head of global wealth management in Asia-Pacific, shares her journey from representing Singapore as an elite athlete to leading private banking for Asia’s wealthy families. Young says her craft is “mastering the moment”. Today, she relies on the same awareness of her surroundings, seamless transitions and rigorous preparation required in competitive sport to navigate fast-moving global markets and manage portfolios. She is also constantly adapting to changing times – combining her experience and human intuition with artificial intelligence to better anticipate and serve client needs.
What does rhythmic gymnastics have to do with wealth management? Jin Yee Young, UBS’ co-head of global wealth management in Asia-Pacific, shares her journey from representing Singapore as an elite athlete to leading private banking for Asia’s wealthy families. Young says her craft is “mastering the moment”. Today, she relies on the same awareness of her surroundings, seamless transitions and rigorous preparation required in competitive sport to navigate fast-moving global markets and manage portfolios. She is also constantly adapting to changing times – combining her experience and human intuition with artificial intelligence to better anticipate and serve client needs.
US President Donald Trump has rejected calls to work with China on artificial intelligence (AI) safety, emphasising that cooperation between the two countries could undermine America’s lead in the fast-moving technology. Trump made his remarks as he announced a voluntary accord signed by leaders of six major US tech companies to address growing concerns surrounding the technology he has directed officials to call “superintelligence”. The announcement follows Trump’s high-profile summit with President Xi Jinping last week, when the two countries agreed to launch an AI incident notification hotline.
US President Donald Trump has rejected calls to work with China on artificial intelligence (AI) safety, emphasising that cooperation between the two countries could undermine America’s lead in the fast-moving technology. Trump made his remarks as he announced a voluntary accord signed by leaders of six major US tech companies to address growing concerns surrounding the technology he has directed officials to call “superintelligence”. The announcement follows Trump’s high-profile summit with President Xi Jinping last week, when the two countries agreed to launch an AI incident notification hotline.
A visit by Indonesian investigators uncovered 16 luxury villas, complete with high-end cars, alcohol and a gym at the Cibinong prison in Bogor, West Java. The prison, located a short distance from the capital Jakarta, houses some of the country’s most high-profile prisoners.
A visit by Indonesian investigators uncovered 16 luxury villas, complete with high-end cars, alcohol and a gym at the Cibinong prison in Bogor, West Java. The prison, located a short distance from the capital Jakarta, houses some of the country’s most high-profile prisoners.
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During Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington, Trump met Xi on the tarmac—with B-1 bombers flying overhead. The internet says Trump got “mogged”—wincing as the planes flew overhead, while Xi stood there confidently—and that that’s pretty much a metaphor for the whole visit. But is that true? Christopher Balding joins us this week to discuss.
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During Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington, Trump met Xi on the tarmac—with B-1 bombers flying overhead. The internet says Trump got “mogged”—wincing as the planes flew overhead, while Xi stood there confidently—and that that’s pretty much a metaphor for the whole visit. But is that true? Christopher Balding joins us this week to discuss.
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Sweden’s Disgusting Food Museum opened its first exhibition in Hong Kong on Tuesday. The exhibition showcases more than 80 unusual foods from 35 countries, including ancient delicacies, traditional remedies and alternative ingredients. It runs at Airside mall in Kai Tak until November 26.
Sweden’s Disgusting Food Museum opened its first exhibition in Hong Kong on Tuesday. The exhibition showcases more than 80 unusual foods from 35 countries, including ancient delicacies, traditional remedies and alternative ingredients. It runs at Airside mall in Kai Tak until November 26.
South Korea’s presidential office has demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the UN General Assembly last week that Kyiv had transferred two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to South Korea. Seoul says the disclosure was made without sufficient prior consultation and that Kyiv had falsely denied both sides had agreed to keep the move confidential.
South Korea’s presidential office has demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the UN General Assembly last week that Kyiv had transferred two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to South Korea. Seoul says the disclosure was made without sufficient prior consultation and that Kyiv had falsely denied both sides had agreed to keep the move confidential.
China’s biggest bank has been caught doing business with dictators, oligarchs, sanctioned entities, and shady financial networks around the world.
An investigation by the ICIJ reveals how ICBC allegedly helped move money for corrupt elites, sanctioned Russian interests, and Chinese companies facing Western scrutiny. And this isn’t just one bad branch—it reveals how China’s banking system can serve the interests of the CCP.
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China’s biggest bank has been caught doing business with dictators, oligarchs, sanctioned entities, and shady financial networks around the world.
An investigation by the ICIJ reveals how ICBC allegedly helped move money for corrupt elites, sanctioned Russian interests, and Chinese companies facing Western scrutiny. And this isn’t just one bad branch—it reveals how China’s banking system can serve the interests of the CCP.
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A young seal gained widespread attention on Chinese social media after swimming 200km (124 miles) to return to an island where it was being cared for before its release back into the wild.
A young seal gained widespread attention on Chinese social media after swimming 200km (124 miles) to return to an island where it was being cared for before its release back into the wild.
Thousands of people in Bangkok have been evacuated to temporary shelters after the Thai capital saw its worst flooding in 15 years. Many residents queued for hours as they scrambled to stock up on food and supplies, despite warnings from authorities against panic buying. Thailand’s defence ministry has deployed more than 10,000 soldiers to support flood-relief efforts.
Thousands of people in Bangkok have been evacuated to temporary shelters after the Thai capital saw its worst flooding in 15 years. Many residents queued for hours as they scrambled to stock up on food and supplies, despite warnings from authorities against panic buying. Thailand’s defence ministry has deployed more than 10,000 soldiers to support flood-relief efforts.
China’s e-commerce platform Taobao is celebrating so-called “uglies” – products that deviate from mainstream aesthetics. The company is holding an art exhibition in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, featuring 30 installations and more than 500 products listed on Taobao. Many of the items deviate from the great value-for-money and factory-produced merchandise that are commonly associated with the platform. Taobao is owned by Alibaba, which is also the parent company of the South China Morning Post.
China’s e-commerce platform Taobao is celebrating so-called “uglies” – products that deviate from mainstream aesthetics. The company is holding an art exhibition in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, featuring 30 installations and more than 500 products listed on Taobao. Many of the items deviate from the great value-for-money and factory-produced merchandise that are commonly associated with the platform. Taobao is owned by Alibaba, which is also the parent company of the South China Morning Post.
The US has officially acknowledged deploying weapons in space—and China and Russia are not thrilled. From mysterious orbital weapons and Golden Dome to NASA’s increasingly cozy relationship with the Pentagon, space is looking less like Star Trek and more like Warhammer 40K.
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The US has officially acknowledged deploying weapons in space—and China and Russia are not thrilled. From mysterious orbital weapons and Golden Dome to NASA’s increasingly cozy relationship with the Pentagon, space is looking less like Star Trek and more like Warhammer 40K.
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Bangkok residents stranded by neck-deep floodwaters on Sunday appealed for clean water and food. In the worst floods to hit the Thai capital in 15 years, life has ground to a standstill in parts of the city since Friday evening, prompting the town hall to declare a disaster in all 50 districts. But densely populated eastern Bangkok remains hard hit, with canals unable to drain the volume of water pouring out from inundated roads and homes.
Bangkok residents stranded by neck-deep floodwaters on Sunday appealed for clean water and food. In the worst floods to hit the Thai capital in 15 years, life has ground to a standstill in parts of the city since Friday evening, prompting the town hall to declare a disaster in all 50 districts. But densely populated eastern Bangkok remains hard hit, with canals unable to drain the volume of water pouring out from inundated roads and homes.
Scientists in Japan are testing an alternative strategy to prevent rising bear attacks. It involves trapping, tagging and releasing the animals far from human settlements to improve population monitoring across the country’s wilderness areas.
Scientists in Japan are testing an alternative strategy to prevent rising bear attacks. It involves trapping, tagging and releasing the animals far from human settlements to improve population monitoring across the country’s wilderness areas.
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If you want to take over a country, China has a pretty good playbook. Start with people-to-people exchanges, then set up businesses, then deploy your secret weapon while no one is looking.
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Trump and Xi Jinping just put on a massive show in Washington. But behind the red carpet, flyovers, and state dinner, the U.S.-China relationship is still a very different story.
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US President Donald Trump took Xi Jinping to the National Archives in Washington on Friday morning. The Chinese president is making his first state visit to the US in over a decade. Accompanied by US First Lady Melania Trump and Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan, the leaders looked at historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution, the US Bill of Rights and other items relating to the US-China relationship.
US President Donald Trump took Xi Jinping to the National Archives in Washington on Friday morning. The Chinese president is making his first state visit to the US in over a decade. Accompanied by US First Lady Melania Trump and Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan, the leaders looked at historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution, the US Bill of Rights and other items relating to the US-China relationship.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan returned to the White House on Friday morning for tea with US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump. The visit followed a day of meetings on Thursday, during which the leaders discussed issues including trade, the war in the Middle East, AI and strengthening bilateral relations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan returned to the White House on Friday morning for tea with US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump. The visit followed a day of meetings on Thursday, during which the leaders discussed issues including trade, the war in the Middle East, AI and strengthening bilateral relations.
A “new joint arrangement” on trade was reached after a new round of negotiations between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to Chinese state media. Xi is making his first state visit to the US in more than a decade and met Trump for the first time at the White House. The leaders reportedly also discussed the war in the Middle East, AI and Taiwan in their closed-door meeting at the Oval Office on Thursday. In speeches, both leaders spoke positively about their friendship and stressed the need for cooperation between the two countries.
A “new joint arrangement” on trade was reached after a new round of negotiations between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to Chinese state media. Xi is making his first state visit to the US in more than a decade and met Trump for the first time at the White House. The leaders reportedly also discussed the war in the Middle East, AI and Taiwan in their closed-door meeting at the Oval Office on Thursday. In speeches, both leaders spoke positively about their friendship and stressed the need for cooperation between the two countries.
Chinese President Xi Jinping broke into rare laughter as his US counterpart Donald Trump showed him a framed “autopen” displayed in place of his predecessor Joe Biden’s portrait. The viral moment during a White House tour stood out against the Chinese leader’s otherwise restrained demeanour during his first state visit to the United States in more than a decade.
Chinese President Xi Jinping broke into rare laughter as his US counterpart Donald Trump showed him a framed “autopen” displayed in place of his predecessor Joe Biden’s portrait. The viral moment during a White House tour stood out against the Chinese leader’s otherwise restrained demeanour during his first state visit to the United States in more than a decade.
