South China Morning Post - November 17, 2025

City’s athletes extend record golden Games run

JAPAN ‘RISKS PATH OF NO RETURN ON TAIWAN’

Paul Chan says he expects unemployment rate to stabilise or even decline

11.3%

Takaichi’s stance over Taiwan is just what the West wants

POSTS FROM THE PAST

ELECTION HOPEFULS’ PRIORITIES REVEALED

Bhutan’s US$100b plan for ‘happy’ city

Tokyo-Manila military pact could become ‘template’ to deter China

Dazzled by the dance

Memorial for creator of the iconic yellow rubber duck

Unemployment rate expected to stabilise or even decline

Time is ripe for moves to rebalance consumption

Time is ripe for moves to rebalance consumption

FRAUDSTERS PREY ON UNWARY MAINLAND STUDENTS IN CITY

Push for yuan globalisation to serve as ‘catalyst’

Tribute to the elders

Australian unis to admit city students on forecast grades

Influenza season could extend into winter due to virus mutation, expert says

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AIRCRAFT CARRIER CONFOUNDS ANALYSTS

Draft dodging stirs debate in Taiwan

Missile interceptor elevates defence capabilities

The right steps

Authorities approve arrest of ‘CEO monk’

SOCIOLOGIST TAYLOR LE CUI ON THE REMOVAL OF CHINA’S TWO MOST POPULAR SAME-SEX DATING APPS FROM MAINLAND APP STORES UNDER GOVERNMENT ORDERS

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CAN TRUMP COUNTER CAMBODIA’S CHINA TILT?

Popular LGBTQ dating apps removed

Climate study clears queen of dynasty’s downfall

Findings challenge old ideas about moon

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NEW ANTI-FRAUD BODY IS TOOTHLESS, CRITICS SAY

Meta users bombarded by gambling ads despite ban

Abuse of ‘zombie cigarettes’ raises concerns in Japan

ZEE, GAMER WHO DID NOT PROVIDE HER REAL NAME DUE TO PRIVACY CONCERNS, ON PAID GAMBLING ADS DISGUISED AS INNOCUOUS CONTENT TO CIRCUMVENT META’S BAN ON SUCH PROMOTIONS IN INDONESIA

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Epstein saga haunts Trump ahead of midterm elections

U.K. ENDING REFUGEES’ ‘GOLDEN TICKET’

Seven children die in strike on Colombian rebels

Papal present

M23 militia and DR Congo sign new peace deal in Doha

EU may cut growth prediction for 2026

40%

WINTER RAINS PILE ON AGONY IN GAZA’S MAKESHIFT SHELTERS

Putin raises taxes as Ukraine war strains economy

Street protests against Sheinbaum end in violence

Saudi Arabia scaling back premiums for top foreign talent, recruiters say

Rights activist who ‘humanised disability’

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Change of tactics

Election should prioritise substance over spectacle

Momentum from the National Games must be maintained

Bond offering breaks new ground in fintech

Shifting the balance

Welcome to the defining Age of Disruption and Feelings

Contrary to reports, Chinese economy is far from collapsing

Embrace of AI must include safeguards against distortion

Rethink tax residency rules to mirror those in the West

For the love of a rubber duck

RICH LOOKING TO INVEST IN CHINA TURNING TO HK

Wattage over water

Adams Street joins wave of firms opening offices in city

Chinese vendors face double tax trouble

Chip leaders bank on AI and EVs as growth engines

+1.26%

US$7.5b

RISE IN SHANGHAI OFFICE UPGRADES AS RENTS CUT

WEALTHY FLOCK TO STABILITY OF AUSTRALIA

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Themed afternoon teas put a modern twist on indulgent tradition

Gilligan navigates mind-bending trip to end of the world

HIDDEN DEPTHS: VARIATIONS ON A THEME OF OCEANIC DISTRESS

Seeing both sides as a path to healing

Extreme weather is increasing anxiety, and spurring action

Universal Crossword

Daily Crossword

Bridge

Kokonotsu Supersudoku

Sudoku

Target

PADEL SETS RECORD FOR PARTICIPATION IN REGION

Baseballers plot to take another mainland scalp

England battle back for rare defeat of All Blacks

Unstoppable Fan shows champion spirit trumps rankings as he takes gold

FURIA continue their march at BLAST

Ho sizzles to ‘most satisfying’ swim of his career

LEE AND LEUNG DELIVER CYCLING GOLD

Fencers disappointed with bronze look to team event

Blistering battle as city triathletes claim silver

Kuang takes title after recovering from injury

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