US condemns Thailand’s deporting of 40 Uygurs to China The 40 men were sent back to Xinjiang after being detained in Thailand for over a decade. image
China takes leading role in setting global standards for senior care robots Chinese experts were heavily involved in coordinating the process that will shape the future of a key emerging industry. image
Are Europe and China stocks the better bet under ‘America first’? As US stagflation fears undermine market confidence, Germany’s election outcome and China’s DeepSeek moment are shifting global expectations. image
France in talks with Kyiv over Ukraine’s minerals: ‘not looking for payback’ France could possibly purchase minerals from Ukraine and is not seeking access to them as a way to recoup military and other aid. image
Facing overtourism, Japan offers rail to airport luggage delivery services Photos of luggage blocking aisles and train doors in Japan have gone viral, sparking debates among online users. image
Hong Kong’s NPC deputies converge ahead of ‘two sessions’ in Beijing The Greater Bay Area, mega-events and technology innovation among proposals to boost city’s economy. image
Scam kingpin holds China, Turkey passports, bought 8 condos in Malaysia: police The head of an international scam ring that targeted online gamers from China was arrested during raids in Kuala Lumpur. image
Love after accident, marriage deadline plan, Maserati ring toss game: 5 trending stories From a car accident ending in love to a mum beating her son on the highway, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting. image
Will Putin help Trump challenge China’s stranglehold on rare earths? The US president wants critical minerals in Greenland and Ukraine. Now Moscow has offered access to the key metals. image
Why urban renewal in Malaysia has stoked racial tensions Debate rages as opposition claims government wants to seize homes of the nation’s poorest. image