South China Morning Post - June 24, 2026

National security certification power will not affect appeals, Lam says

E.U. AND CITY IN TALKS ON NEW FINANCIAL SERVICES DIALOGUE

Riding high 20 years on

HK boasts fastest rise in the number of ultra-wealthy

Rare earth firms targeted in US rush to restock

POSTS FROM THE PAST

Caution seen in suspended deal for Canadian miner

60% OF CITY SCHOOLS ON ROAD TO A.I. USAGE

Sad loss of appetite

Cathay Pacific to cut fuel surcharges again as costs ease

American envoy looks to engage with city officials

Beijing to raise penalties for false audits

US sees no easy solution to copper crunch

Bringing festive warmth to communities across Hong Kong

CITY URGED TO STEP UP EFFORTS TO EXPORT CULINARY CULTURE

Police arrest 69 over HK$200m laundering scheme

17%

‘SUPER FUEL’ A 10% BOOST FOR ROCKET PAYLOADS

Trump pitches plan for Tehran to buy US grain

Liaoning tests new battle tactics in Pacific exercise

Pool makes impression

Scientists develop ceramic battery that works above the boiling point of water

Fish species lands name of Blackpink star

150°

Quad finds unity in push to break Beijing’s critical mineral monopoly

PHILIPPINES AND CHINA IN RARE SEA STAND-OFF

High hopes for next PM’s Beijing stance

Serving the ‘tiny masters’

Taipei upbeat despite Vilnius suspending talks on ties

Kudos for incoming Colombian president

AMERICANS TOP LIST OF FOREIGN VISITORS TO THE PHILIPPINES

Indonesia hails China backing for panda bond amid investor concerns

Pitfalls feared in South Korean AI chip boom

A chilling reminder

India-US trade talks near ‘last-mile bargaining’

US$168b

NEW U.K. LEADER TO HAVE WORK CUT OUT

40 drown in France as heatwave hits

Moon landing in Germany

Suspect among three killed in Montreal shootout

US moves to block sale of Titanic artefacts

Algae-filled US Reflecting Pool to be drained for repairs

41.9°

Preparing for future

HARRY’S VIEW ON RISE OF THE ULTRA-WEALTHY IN HONG KONG >

US Anthropic ban is the best advert for Chinese AI

Why it matters that Hong Kong is surging in global rankings

UK’s pragmatic China approach set to stay

West rewrites rules

HK focus on rankings distorts universities’ true mission

US is redefining the terms of its security umbrella for Asia

A Central Asian economic bloc would bring benefits

Respect for privacy vital in sexual health clinics

A divided legacy

TRADING CRACKDOWN SEEN AS BOOST FOR CITY

Tireless workers

Momenta secures nod for HK listing as ‘red chip’

CATL bets big on sodium cells as lithium prices rise

Drug trial registrations hit record amid biotech boom

DeepSeek AI agent team on hiring blitz

40%

Green farming

Premier calls for upgrade of old industrial hubs

MEDICAL A.I. FIRMS BREAK NEW GROUND

Apple faces fresh complaint over commission rates

Alibaba chip design unit T-Head triples capital base

THE INFORMER

US$562b

Grinding out a living

EV makers have luxury brands in their sights

DEBATE ON TRADE IMBALANCE AT FORUM

How Anthropic Fable 5 shutdown could help new Zhipu model gain ground

Overhaul at Sam’s Club after food safety woes

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QUEST TO UNDERSTAND ROOT OF CHINESE AESTHETICS PAYS OFF

Ex-hospital boss dedicates years to his school for HIV-positive children

007 First Light sets thrilling challenge for spycraft fans

Yoko Ono plants hope

Transformation of downtown LA brings new opportunities to visitors

Magic of Messi secures World Cup scoring record

ICE BROKEN FOR A MORE CLINICAL COLOMBIA

CHINESE COMPANIES HOPING TO MAKE THE MOST OF CABO VERDE GOALKEEPER’S NEW-FOUND FAME

Teen star badly beaten by adult players

Blockbuster trade for Antetokounmpo

BERNARDO VASCONCELOS, AGENT FOR CABO VERDE GOALKEEPER VOZINHA WHO IS BEING CHASED BY SOME OF CHINA’S BIGGEST COMPANIES AFTER HIS HEROICS AT THE WORLD CUP

Basking in the shadows

Outdoor ads stand firm in digital era

Mainland platforms rewrite the rules

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Art of persuasion enters the AI era

Brands bet big on sport

Print retains its prestige in Asia

Sorrell flags major shift in marketing