South China Morning Post - December 30, 2025

FIRM TO BE SET UP FOR METROPOLIS’ INDUSTRIAL PARK

PLA stages live-fire drill around Taiwan

Just like walking on glass

HK exports jump 18.8% in November, biggest increase in 22 months

$468.9b

China’s economy in 2025 as reviewed by the SCMP Plus team

POSTS FROM THE PAST

Yuan fixing rate set at highest in 15 months

Hongkongers head to East Coast Boardwalk as new extension opens

PLEDGE TO RESTORE RELATIONS AND TRUST

664,660

Feud could rage on amid shifting dynamics

¥9 trillion

‘LET US RETURN’: SURVIVORS ASK FOR TAI PO SITE TO BE REBUILT

Roads in Central to start closing at 2pm tomorrow ahead of countdown event

Sales surge under Hainan’s new customs scheme

RISE IN PRIVATE SECTOR RECYCLING OF SURPLUS

Open for business

Crab-walking mobile missile launcher unveiled

Largest liquid-air battery nears completion

Hainan has the potential to grow into a globally influential leisure destination, supported by strong policy incentives ... as well as solid physical infrastructure

12%

Taiwan leader seeks to unify defence systems data

BEIJING SLAMS ISRAELI DECISION TO RECOGNISE SOMALILAND

Demolition of memorial to Chinese labourers sparks official protest from Beijing

Report suggests Philippine fishing damaging shoal

MYANMAR POLL ‘CANNOT MASK DIRE CONDITIONS’

Ride the fog

Najib 1MDB verdict deepens Umno rifts

Philippines sets record education budget as experts warn money alone not enough

North Korea tests cruise missile in latest show of power

The 2026 education budget is very welcome as this will help address issues of the learning crisis

1.37tr

PEACE DEAL ON UKRAINE WAR ‘IS GETTING CLOSER’

Deadly clashes in Syria following mosque bombing

US warns UN agencies to ‘adapt, shrink or die’

Iran uses Russian site to launch satellites

At least 13 dead, dozens hurt in Mexico train derailment

Our security forces and protesters were subjected to direct fire from an unknown source

US$17b

Region of resilience

China’s open-source platforms will burst AI bubble

Hong Kong working to stay in the fast lane to better connectivity

City still needs plan to charge for waste

Stop the war drums

Forest conservation must be priority for Southeast Asia

Government-led building repairs can work in Hong Kong

City coin carts serve more than public housing estates

Post impressions

Rising home prices point to sustained rebound in 2026

Maiden flight

MORE BANKS JOIN YUAN PROGRAMME

Accounting firms embrace AI to attract new blood

Trip.com allows some payments in stablecoin

Share sale plan by co-founder triggers decline in Xiaomi

DUBAI FREE-TRADE ZONE OFFERS STABLE BASE

FAW GROUP ACQUIRES 5% INTEREST IN LEAPMOTOR

Industrial prowess

ByteDance unit lands AI cloud slot at top gala show

Dreame gives staff gifts of gold and trip to Antarctica

Mainland start-up pivots 3D printing technology from shoes to humanoids

Fist of Fury a gift that keeps on giving

BOOSTING YOUR BRAIN HEALTH TO BEAT DEMENTIA

Actor’s magical theatrical journey with Harry Potter comes full circle

Creative roots running deep

Universal Crossword

Kokonotsu Supersudoku

Bridge

Sudoku

Target

Yesterday’s solution:

Daily Crossword

Dylan’s date with destiny

BARRIER ONE JUST PERFECT FOR TOMODACHI IN CHALLENGE CUP

Who’s hot, who’s not and December’s best win and ride

TRACK STARS

CITY TEAMS IN BEST-EVER FINISH AT LACROSSE SIXES

Showdowns loom after Steelers, Panthers lose out

Atkinson out of final Ashes test, Khawaja to play

Emery has score to settle as surging Aston Villa prepare to battle Gunners

Sabalenka, Kyrgios see positives in their clash