South China Morning Post - July 18, 2026

XI WARNS OF ‘NEW HISTORICAL INJUSTICES’

Beijing hits back at ‘unfounded smears’ after election claims by Trump

Xi makes call on AI opportunities and challenges

POSTS FROM THE PAST

Seal of approval for Huanggang ‘co-location’ deal

TAI PO FIRE BLAMED ON ‘HONOUR SYSTEM’

Shein step closer to IPO after clearing listing hearing

HKEX sends back listing application sponsored by CICC

US set to restore Hong Kong’s special trade status as emergency order expires

Things coming together for EU carmakers

First day of smoking ban catches out offenders

LAWYERS CALL FOR PHASE-OUT OF BAMBOO

Baby died of natural causes despite error in medical tube check, jury rules

Wet weekend with sunny intervals likely

Cathay Pacific postpones resumption of Middle East flights as hostilities flare up

A widening AI world

A widening AI world

ELECTION MEDDLING CLAIMS BY TRUMP FUEL CHINA TENSIONS

Competing visions of AI governance to lead global race

Chinese-Americans fear being targeted as ‘scapegoats’

A deadly aftermath

MOCKING REACTION BY CHINESE USERS OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Since Covid-19, we have experienced many waves of hate crimes towards Asian-Americans. I think more will come

Fish and fireworks

US chip measures condemned amid supply chain fears

RETALIATION THREAT AS U.S. TIGHTENS VISA RULES

Pioneering cancer scientist Sun Fanglin dies at 58

Fossil shows birds shed dinosaur tail gradually

Europe seen to share burden in Kyiv anti-missile alliance

PALAWAN COASTAL DEFENCE PROJECT COMES WITH RISKS

Hi-tech hub push at former US bases under fire for minerals ‘plunder’

Seoul races to build sovereign AI model

On the right track

This unequal agreement that the Philippines has joined opens our lands and vulnerable sectors to further exploitation and displacement

FEW SIGNS THAT RAMPED UP U.S. ATTACKS ON IRAN WILL PAY OFF

Ex-Israeli PM fears repeat of mistakes over south Lebanon

Show of devotion

White House worker under probe for speech bets

WARNING OF RISK TO GLOBAL ENERGY SECURITY IF STRAIT OF HORMUZ DOES NOT OPEN SOON

He presents himself as the best surgeon in Kyrgyzstan, but he’s just a kind of ‘butcher’ of Kyrgyzstan

Floods, heat batter US as aid cuts bite

ROW SPLITS UKRAINE MILITARY’S TOP RANKS

Botched cosmetic surgery procedures on the rise in Central Asia

Cartel video sparks fear in Mexican tourist area

SpaceX aborts Starship test launch after engine failure

Next battleground

What ancient China wars tell us about power balance

Xi underlines China’s inclusive approach to global AI governance

Trump accusations must not derail ties

Neighbourhood fears

To tackle climate crisis, start small, think big, act at scale

Northern Metropolis’ success will hinge on leadership culture

Educational reform can secure Singapore’s demographic future

MOONSHOT CLOSES A.I. DIVIDE WITH U.S. RIVALS

Beijing to raise quotas for offshore investments

Up in the clouds

Prime office market picks up but non-core districts struggle with weak leasing

CXMT mega share offering 212 times oversubscribed

China chip designers upbeat on revenue

-1.78%

MARKET IN ETPs SET TO GROW AMID A.I. BOOM

South Korean turmoil seen as boon for HK stocks

BrainCo unveils mind-to-robot platform

Winds of change

Competition and shifting tastes hit yoga apparel market

Air China and subsidiary Shenzhen Airlines to buy 55 Airbus passenger jets

SHIPBUILDERS FLOODED WITH ORDERS

PetroChina boosts ethylene output with new ‘green’ plant

Gold miners go shopping as prices rise

Xpeng rolls out L03 in Europe expansion

Digital payment link between China and UAE to boost the globalisation of yuan

Rise of a new currency

Universal Crossword

Daily Crossword

Bridge

Kokonotsu Supersudoku

Sudoku

Target

Yesterday’s solution:

MESSI’S MESSAGE FOR CRITICS – NOTHING WAS HANDED TO US

Pointless third-place match no one wants to play

Young teammates have to learn on the job, Root says

That’s racing – Thomas defends dominance of Pogacar in Tour de France

RECORDS TUMBLE FOR TELEVISION FOOTBALL VIEWERSHIP

Major feat

HK TRIATHLETES ‘FIGHTING FOR THE SURVIVAL OF OUR SPORT’

Steamy Tokyo tussle looms for Japan and France

S Korean football reform row hots up with broadside

Mainland firms give staff a World Cup final holiday