South China Morning Post - July 03, 2026

CROWDS FLOCK TO WATERFRONT TO GREET P.L.A. NAVY VESSELS

Start of summer flu season as cases of Covid also climb

Pilot of plane that hit Beijing skyscraper discussed ending his life in diary

Extreme weather worsens food-security risks

POSTS FROM THE PAST

RETAIL SALES GROW 7.9% IN MAY, MARKING 13-MONTH STREAK

Wang hopes to see softening among EU Nordic hawks

Ceremony seating arrangements offer clues on future military leaders

Focus on economy, districts in liaison office moves

From starry-eyed to sceptical about US

70%

Sexual offences law overhaul broadly welcomed but concerns remain

LAWMAKER FAILED TO TELL LEGCO OF ARREST

Box office takings for first half of year up 25%

T3 signal possible

Beijing urged to make HK ‘space finance capital’

Desert-grown wheat yields harvest twice national average

WORLD BANK WINDING DOWN LOANS TO BEIJING

Eye in sky for oceans

It is not only about producing grain. It is also about controlling desertification

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PHILIPPINE BASE EXPANSIONS ‘LIMITED’

Containerised launcher could ‘reshape rules of warfare’

J-15T fighters give carriers ‘massive tactical advantage’

Chinese-built passenger railway debuts in UAE

Anaesthetic banned as vaping of drug surges

CANADA WELCOMES MARCOS IN LATEST MIDDLE-POWERS DRIVE

Widodo on tour to back son’s party for 2029 polls

Robots help rescue South Korea from rising labour costs

Stronger together

DEMANDS FOR REFORM AFTER ABUSE JUDGMENT

Scorched earth

Toxic crop residue may yet lift global aviation industry

WhatsApp told to halt usernames in India

Cocaine use rising in Japan, survey finds

California signs Bruce Lee Day into law

‘NIGHT OF HORROR’ AS RUSSIA HITS KYIV HARD

Brought down to earth

Maiden voyage for Trump on Qatari Air Force One

Venezuela quakes could precipitate medical disaster

US official blames pursuit of investment from China by Canada for pact decision

Pain and gain in AI

Talent city needs for digital future is on its doorstep

HARRY’S VIEW ON THE RISE IN BOX OFFICE TAKINGS > A6

Proposals to reform sexual offence laws are long overdue

Prediction markets should inspire caution

Minding the money

Hong Kong must not let its children suffer in silence

Society must act to save youth careers from threat of AI

Japan has to find a way to manage migrant tensions

More should be done to keep SoHo streets clean

Surrounded by design

Tax crackdown shakes A shares, HK-listed firms

Stamp of approval

30 LISTING APPLICANTS FACE DEADLINE

Schools set to spend on HK commercial property

Shanghai unveils quantum hub in race for supremacy

Assets managed in city soar to HK$42.2tr

Critical questions ahead of CXMT listing

New Zhipu tool ups competition with Anthropic

DRUG FIRMS RUSH FOR CHINESE A.I. ADVANCES

Kling AI seen achieving valuation of US$18b after latest fundraising round

Green machine

CHINESE ‘LEVERAGE’ WARNING IN TRADE PACT

Alibaba to pay US$600m to settle US investigation

China’s Tesla challengers power to sales records

US inverter ban seen harmful to mainland industry

European firms becoming more reliant on China, not less, chamber chief says

Dim sum for all to enjoy

To noodle or not to noodle: the healthiest options for Korean stews

10 new restaurants to liven up summer

Isn’t it time we all realised that paper straws really suck?

A restaurateur’s top choices for day and night treats

CHARLENE CHOI’S UPS AND DOWNS ON BUMPY ROAD TO REINVENTION

Fashion houses channel David Bowie spirit with gender-blurred offers

Premiere of new Alice Yeung work hits the high notes

Daily Crossword

Universal Crossword

Target

Kokonotsu Supersudoku

Bridge

Sudoku

State of the art

BOWMAN HOPING HE CAN ‘REEL THEM IN’ ON YOUNG CHAMPION

Hayes thrilled with ‘stronger’ Ka Ying Rising

Tielemans saluted in astonishing rescue act as Belgium live to fight another day

HIGH HOPES ON HOME PATCH FOR HK FENCERS

Massive interest in Fan Zhendong’s latest adventure

Volleyball stalwarts Yao Di and Zhu Ting reunite

Pogacar looks unstoppable as he chases record-tying fifth Tour de France title