Hundreds of fishing vessels used as auxiliary forces are ‘floating pieces of sovereignty’ that help the PLA with surveillance, reclamation support and disaster relief.
Wang Xinyu and Zhang Zhizhen lose in heart-breaking fashion after recovering from a set down at Roland Garros.
China’s steady inroads across developing world not the only obstacle for new Democratic Party standard-bearer seeking White House.
China’s ports and ship deployments in India’s backyard raise concerns of control and influence in Indian Ocean as next possible flashpoint.
Losses nearly doubled last year amid growing victim frustration, while fraudsters reap profits with seeming ease and banks and financial regulators struggle to contain the damage.
The deals appeared to have moved their long-running cases toward resolution – but sparked anger among relatives of those killed on 9/11, as well as criticism from leading Republican politicians.
Graduates of two city universities say they have reservations about full-time work because of likely pressure to give up free time.
Four recipients of 2024’s prestigious international award reveal secrets of their groundbreaking achievements.
The bridge in Shaanxi province partially gave way on July 19 ‘due to a sudden downpour and flash floods’, dumping cars and trucks into the swollen river below.
Hong Kong swimming chief Ronnie Wong called Haughey’s bronze in 100m freestyle ‘a bit regretful’, and coach Tom Rushton says remarks ‘disappointing’.
Popular short-video platform accused of violating law by collecting personal information from kids under 13 without parental permission.
Huang Yaqiong wins mixed doubles gold with player partner Zheng Siwei, and moments later gets engaged as boyfriend Liu Yuchen proposes courtside.
Anna Pao says she was overwhelmed after receiving rare letter from Chinese president.
Tehran and its allies have vowed a response to the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
A ratings agency report said the suspected Israeli strike has ‘weakened’ Tehran’s position and may force it to rethink its foreign policy.
Venezuela’s election authority ratified Maduro’s win with 52 per cent of the vote and said opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia had garnered 43 per cent of ballots.
US Commerce Department keeps the country on a list of 12 designated nations, including China and Russia, surprising some analysts.
Trump’s ‘Chinese’ attempted assassin, China’s US migrants, election anxiety: highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in July 2024.
Research facility at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park will conduct drug discovery in collaboration with university medical schools.
The hosts win the contest 1-0 with a fifth-minute goal from Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Get up to speed on one of Singapore’s most high-profile athletes as she prepares to run in the 200 metres in Paris.
Algerian boxer, a biological woman, was falsely accused by politicians and social media users as being ‘trans’.
The force is expanding its fleet rapidly as it confronts major challenges – especially from the Philippines in the South China Sea.
It’s not just about rocks, reefs and resources – vital shipping lanes, deep-sea exploration, Taiwan and the global order are at stake, analysts say.
There is a 50 per cent chance China’s population could return to a size comparable to the late 1950s by 2100, the United Nations says.
Unlike Olympic opening ceremonies of the past that took place in a stadium, Paris will see a historic move to the water. Explore our infographic down the River Seine.