South China Morning Post - January 01, 2026

LEE ISSUES NEW YEAR VOW TO IMPROVE LIVELIHOODS IN 2026

Xi calls on nation to ramp up efforts to bolster growth

China factory activity picks up amid lingering caution over outlook

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SCMP Plus looks at what to expect in year ahead

POSTS FROM THE PAST

INSPECTIONS TO BE STEPPED UP AS NEW SMOKING CURBS BEGIN

Taiwan drills ‘tested cheap way to erode defences’

Wheels on waterfront

Former executive with Cosco to join HK liaison office

Airbus scores major win in China with orders for 148 A320 passenger jets

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How Chinese-Americans can benefit both countries

How Chinese-Americans can benefit both countries

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Mainland hiker dies after fall from cliff

PREMIUM TAXI FLEETS FAR SHORT OF TARGET

Groups welcome updated biodiversity plan but call for more details

Policeman jailed for forging statements

Police hunt man after body of woman found under bed

BEIJING UNVEILS FUNDING FOR 2026 TRADE-IN SCHEME

Algae bringing deserts to life as part of ‘Great Green Wall’

Horse rises to occasion

Widow takes over hotpot restaurant fit for rescue hero

Questions emerge over truck-based launch track

BEIJING HITS BACK AT CRITICS OF P.L.A. DRILLS

Super-powered AI science system to take on Trump’s Genesis Mission

Nexperia, Wingtech for new showdown

Up, up and away

Reports lay out hi-tech production ambitions

Three-year import quota imposed on beef shipments

DEATH OF FORMER PM ZIA MAY GIVE HER PARTY ELECTION LIFT

Resignations put credibility of graft probe at risk

Ocean Infinity pins hopes on drones to help solve mystery of flight MH370

Tough talking by Takaichi wins public approval

We have so many mothers in our group who are daily wagers and are struggling to earn a day’s livelihood; how can they afford it?

Delhi smog exposes the price of clean air

ARMS SELLING BY BLOCS THREATENS SEOUL EXPORTS

Muslim businesses target Malaysia as a halal gateway

Thailand frees captured Cambodia troops

Israel bans over 30 Gaza aid groups

C.I.A. LINKED TO HIT ON VENEZUELA DRUG DOCK

Guinea junta chief wins poll after party crackdown

‘Ocean’s Eleven’ gang steals millions

Poland seeks TikTok probe over AI-generated content

Reshaping luxury

HARRY’S VIEW ON THE NEW YEAR > A1

HK and Hainan should not see each other as rivals

Hong Kong must start work on a better future as 2026 dawns

IPO market rings in new year on high note

Lessons from China

Why Trump will focus on the Federal Reserve in 2026

May 2026 bring us more growth and an end to conflict

The future belongs to Asia, but EU-like union is not way ahead

Chasing results might not lead to healthy outcomes in society

Follow the purple paths

CHINA’S CURBS ON SILVER FUEL FEARS

Beijing renews car subsidy scheme amid slump fears

Engineering feat

VAT relief on home resales, but outlook subdued

AI start-up MiniMax kicks off f lotation

Moonshot AI ‘raises US$500m’ in latest funding round

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GEN Z CONSUMERS DRIVE RISE IN MAINLAND HOMESTAY BOOKINGS

China takes record share of Europe’s EV market

Supply concerns as China demand for Nvidia chips soars

CXMT PLANS 29.5b YUAN SHANGHAI I.P.O.

Manus buyout by Meta draws plaudits

Former DJI self-driving unit seeks edge in logistics

TSMC starts producing advanced 2nm chips

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FROM NERD TO RIPPED CHAMPION ATHLETE

Seven Horses who have enjoyed galloping success

Ruthless Arsenal deliver title warning

Alcaraz, Sinner set to elevate rivalry as Sabalenka eyes more glory

LACROSSE COACH PUTS HIS FAITH IN YOUTH

Rules breach hands Sydney to Hobart title to China boat

World’s best Sun, Wang opt out of Doha event