South China Morning Post - October 14, 2025

CHINESE EXPORTS REBOUND IN SEPTEMBER

HK$5b of local currency spent on mainland services

Xi pledges US$110m for women’s empowerment

Free at last

DAILY PULSE - BRIAN RHOADS AND RAYMOND MA China exports boom as US trade tension bubbles

POSTS FROM THE PAST

First certified halal restaurants to be ready by year end

Future focus

THREE MORE LAWMAKERS OPT OUT OF LEGCO ELECTION RACE

Leading Japanese chemist appointed Tianjin university chair professor

Beijing sends message of self-reliance on software

Hands across the water

7%

Popular cafe cherished for its egg tarts to close one of its two branches

SPECIALISTS PRESS FOR EARLIER FLU SHOTS

The sun goes down

URA explores ways to reduce risk of failed tenders

CLP helps nursing home, hospital cut energy bills

‘TOO MUCH AT STAKE’ FOR U.S. TIES TO WORSEN

US Senate backs Taiwan joining Rimpac

Going nowhere

High hopes Peru port will avoid ‘Panama moment’

Party in call to overcome ‘technology choke points’

Successive administrations have maintained stable ties with Beijing despite political shifts, reflecting the deep economic forces that anchor the bilateral relationship

P.L.A. URGED TO ADDRESS OPERATION WEAKNESS

Photon detector a game changer in quantum tech

Fathers can pass on benefits of exercise via genes

Beijing warns propaganda staff and classified units to stop media leaks of secrets

Young leave quirky tributes to old heroes

Manila plan to combat budget fraud with blockchain raises doubts

Some light shopping

‘Medicalisation’ of female circumcision raises concerns

‘LOSS’ OF U.S. SPURS RUSH FOR NEW CHIP MARKETS

Call to bar suspects in rape from key exams

The decision to treat these suspects as ordinary students is not compassion – it is cowardice dressed as fairness

JOY IN ISRAEL AS HOSTAGES ARE FREED

First climate ‘tipping point’ now crossed sooner than expected, scientists warn

France gets new government with mix of old and new faces

Studies into economic principle take Nobel

I am not welcoming the protectionist way in the US. That is not good for … world growth and innovation

Positive outlook

HARRY’S VIEW ON THE GLOBAL LEADERS’ MEETING ON WOMEN

Better public awareness will help preserve our coral

Reinvention of city ensures its future as a thriving financial hub

Octopus expansion can spur innovation

Just political theatre

Why China still has the upper hand in US trade talks

No lasting peace in Gaza without Palestinian rights

Global Anglican leaders can be chosen from outside Britain

Wars have given China breathing space from US

Welcome return of the rites stuff

Rise in mainland finance firms keen on HK base

Clear view

LI AUTO CHIEF TOPS CITY PAY LIST WITH HK$680m

Paul Chan sees bigger role for HK in Islamic finance

Cryptocurrency traders mourn losses after crash

Record EV sales in rush for expiring tax breaks

TELECOMS GIANT STEPS UP BEIJING A.I. DRIVE

Sky’s the limit

Dutch authorities freeze control of Wingtech unit

Nanyang Biologics to list on Nasdaq amid tariff threats

THE INFORMER

MEDICAL PIONEER SEEKS SITE IN EXPANSION DRIVE

Lululemon to open office in Shanghai Westbund Central

Vanke dealt new blow as chairman steps down

Daily Crossword

Universal Crossword

Bridge

Kokonotsu Supersudoku

Sudoku

Target

Yesterday’s solution:

Growth opportunity

Cloudy with a chance of rice balls in coconut milk – how typhoons are named

Fabric artist’s weird and wonderful exploration

A CHANGE OF TACK AS MARKET STRUGGLES

HK Phil presents a stirring Tchaikovsky evening

Easy Rider

Richards can keep good times rolling at the Valley

KA YING IS ‘READY TO RUMBLE’ AFTER FINAL SERIOUS GALLOP

Foil fencers target ‘perfect’ four medals

Dutch delight

Victory in Wuhan gives Gauff vital confidence boost

Gordon drafted, Lynagh rested as Wallabies gird for end-of-season tour

Game of Thrones inspires Zhang’s alias

Veterans aim to make Games experience count

NBA’S ELITE SHOOT FOR A PIECE OF THE ACTION

HK coach brushes off Bangladesh complaints

SHOT IN THE ARM FOR MACAU TOURISM

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