Hong Kong's civil service transitioned to a five-day work week in 2006, with officials stating that the change would improve efficiency and public service.

An archive article from the SCMP revisits the official launch of the Shanghai-Beijing high-speed rail link on July 1, 2011, highlighting its impact on travel between the two major Chinese cities.

An archive article from the SCMP recalls Hong Kong's inaugural International Film Festival, which commenced on June 27, 1977, marking a significant cultural event.

The South China Morning Post selected seven stories from its past week's coverage of Asia, including incidents involving Malaysian tourists in China and a Philippine school shooting, that resonated with readers.

An archive article from 1991 details the massive eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, which led to the evacuation of thousands and sent a plume 25km high.

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. At least 35 dead, 200 injured, after magnitude 7.8 quake hits Philippines At least 35 people were killed and more than 200 injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, toppling buildings, setting off landslides and sending panick...

Typhoon Alice struck Hong Kong in May 1961, resulting in four fatalities. Despite the loss of life, the overall damage caused by the typhoon was considered negligible.

An archive article from 2001 reports on the opening of the HK$690 million Central Library in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. The library's opening followed years of controversy and months of delays, with a commitment to make it a world-class cultural center.

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is reportedly targeting a 25% rise in its spending on AI infrastructure, according to a report by SCMP.

Recent articles from SCMP highlight critical developments in US-China relations, including defense and space rivalry, alongside broader global diplomatic challenges. These summaries cover topics such as India's diplomacy, US-Nato dynamics, and Strait of Hormuz concerns.

The South China Morning Post has selected seven stories from its coverage of Asia over the past week, including Indonesia's role as Asean leader and Bali's concerns following a Japanese earthquake.

The South China Morning Post received six awards at the State Street Institutional Press Awards Asia-Pacific 2025, recognizing its outstanding finance reporting.

The South China Morning Post selected seven top stories from its past week's coverage of Asia, featuring Singapore's stance on the Hormuz Strait and the housing gap between Manila and Hong Kong.

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. An independent committee examining the causes of Hong Kong’s…

The South China Morning Post has compiled a list of seven significant stories from Asia over the past week, featuring topics such as a South Korean weapon outperforming a US rival and Singapore's strategies for an aging population.

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. A public evidential hearing into a devastating fire that…

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong faces a damp week ahead as humidity is expected to peak at 95 per cent with the arrival of a seasonal coastal mist from Wednesday, according to the city’s weather forecaster. The Observatory said on Sunday daytime temperatures would climb to 26 degrees Celsius (79 Fahrenheit) in the middle of the week, with significantly more humid air arriving i...

An archive article from March 11, 2011, recounts the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, describing scenes of buildings engulfed in flames and vehicles swept away by a 10-meter wall of water.

Professor Pan Guang has spent decades focused on Jewish studies, the Middle East and its ties with China. Among his many roles, Pan is founding director of a research centre on the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. This interview first appeared in SCMP Plus. For other interviews in the Open Questions series, click here. Amid recent events in Iran, how do you assess the impact on China? Will China’s “petroyuan” settlement encounter problems, and what of the risks to the Belt and Road...

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. Hong Kong can expect gloomy weather and occasional rain this weekend, with showers persisting into next week, according to the city’s weather forecaster. The Observatory said on Friday that under the influence of a broad low-pressure trough, there would be a few showers on Saturday,...

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong could experience its warmest Lunar New Year’s Eve on record since 1884, with temperatures expected to reach 28 degrees Celsius (82.4 Fahrenheit) or higher on Monday. The Hong Kong Observatory said temperatures on Monday were expected to range between 22 and 28 degrees. The previous record for the warmest Lunar New Year’s Eve was 27.8 degrees in...

This article from 2006 reports on the inaugural journey of the Qinghai-Tibet railway, the world's highest, with the first train from Beijing to Lhasa departing on July 2, 2006.

The South China Morning Post presents a selection of seven impactful stories from its recent coverage of Asia, including topics like Chinese tourism in Malaysia and praise for Lee Kuan Yew.

Residents of Rennie's Mill (Tiu Keng Leng) in Hong Kong won a marathon legal battle against the government in 1996, with a judge ruling in their favor for damages.

An edited transcript of a conversation between political scientist John Mearsheimer and South China Morning Post Executive Editor Zuraidah Ibrahim has been released.

An archive report from June 1966 details one of Hong Kong's worst rainstorms and floods, which resulted in 64 fatalities.

The South China Morning Post compiled seven significant stories from its Asia coverage over the past week, addressing topical issues and reader interest.

The South China Morning Post presents a selection of seven impactful stories from its coverage of Asia over the past week, covering various topical issues.

Chinese automaker BYD is reportedly trying to secure the goodwill of the new Hungarian government, requiring Chinese subcontractors at its Szeged factory to sign declarations agreeing to comply with Hungarian labor regulations.

A 38-year-old man in Hong Kong died after his motorcycle crashed into a fallen tree. This incident occurred amidst other local news, including updates on a new pet-friendly dining scheme and retail property trends.

Beijing joins Mars club after ‘nine minutes of ter­ror’ By William Zheng This article was first published on May 16, 2021 After seven months of space travel, three months in orbit and “nine minutes…

The South China Morning Post has compiled seven significant stories from its coverage of Asia over the past week, including a Philippine pageant debate and Chinese stealth jets in Pakistan, which resonated with readers and shed light on topical issues.

The South China Morning Post received three honors at the International News Media Association’s 2026 Global Media Awards, including a first-place win for its infographic on the Tai Po fire.

An archive article from May 1, 1946, reports the return of Sir Mark Young, Governor of Hong Kong, to the colony on April 30, 1946, after being a prisoner during the Japanese occupation following the attack on December 8, 1941.

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) and The Straits Times (ST) have both received a significant number of accolades at a recent news design competition. SCMP secured 74 awards, while ST garnered 109, recognizing their excellence in design.

An archived report details the violent riots that erupted in Kowloon and New Kowloon on April 8, 1966, following a Star Ferry fare increase, resulting in one death and 1,800 arrests.

An archived article from April 3, 2011, by the SCMP, revisits the opening of what was then the world's highest hotel in Hong Kong's West Kowloon.

Veteran Hong Kong film actor Alan Tang Kwong-wing, known as the "Student Prince," passed away at his home at the age of 62 in 2011 due to a heart problem.

The South China Morning Post compiled a list of top stories from the past weekend, including reports on changes in Trump's plans and Takaichi being mocked in China, to keep readers informed about news across Asia and beyond.

The South China Morning Post presented a roundup of seven significant stories from its Asia coverage over the past week, touching on topics such as the Philippines' missile question and Nepal's new prime minister, who is a rapper.

This year’s ‘two sessions’, China’s biggest annual political gathering, featured the announcement of the lowest GDP growth target in decades and official approval for the 15th five-year plan. SCMP Plus hosted a webinar to discuss these developments with three experts from the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis. Other topics included the upcoming US-China presidential summit, President Xi Jinping’s purge of the military and efforts to reshape the economy. The panel...

SCMP.com will carry a live blog of the foreign ministry’s “two sessions” press conference on Sunday morning (Beijing time). Foreign Minister Wang Yi is likely to speak at the event. China is sharpening its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced manufacturing as it seeks to bolster the economy and achieve technological self-reliance. The digital economy will grow to 12.5 per cent of gross domestic product by 2030, from 10.5 per cent last year, under the 15th five-year plan being...

This live blog has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notifications on the latest updates by downloading our app. Premier Li Qiang is presenting the government’s annual work report at the opening ceremony of China’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC). This year’s annual meetings of the top legislature and the top advisory body – together known as the “two sessions” – are bein...

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hongkongers should brace for cooler and rainy weather on…

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues.

This article was first published on February 26, 2021. By Mimi Lau Xi claims victory in eliminating extreme poverty China has declared com­plete suc­cess in elim­in­at­ing extreme poverty, with Pres­id­ent Xi Jin­ping hail­ing the lift­ing of 850 mil­lion people out of des­ti­tu­tion as an “unpre­ced­en­ted accom­plish­ment” unmatched by any nation in mod­ern his­tory. In a speech at a cere­mony in Beijing yes­ter­day (February 25, 2021) to com­mend poverty fight­ers, broad­cast live by state...

An archive article from July 1, 1997, recounts Hong Kong's historic return to Chinese rule, marking a new era for the city as Tung Chee-hwa and his team were sworn in.

Hong Kong is offering a variety of discounts, shopping perks, and giveaways to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese sovereignty on July 1.

An archived article from 2003 recalls Hong Kong being declared SARS-free by the WHO, leading to plans for a $1 billion campaign to rebuild its image and attract tourists and businesses.

Shanghai Disneyland opened its doors in 2016, featuring attractions tailored to the local Chinese market, with Disney chairman Bob Iger highlighting China's 'incredible potential'.

The South China Morning Post compiled seven popular lifestyle stories from the past week, featuring topics such as Tokyo restaurant Sézanne's lost Michelin stars and a Hongkonger's significant weight loss.

South China Morning Post's Lifestyle section highlights seven popular stories from the past week, including the 'dark story of Consort Wan' and discussions on GLP-1s.

An archived report from May 1976 recounts Australian long-distance swimmer Linda McGill's pioneering achievement as the first person to swim around Hong Kong Island. She completed the challenging feat, staggering ashore at Repulse Bay beach.

The South China Morning Post has compiled seven significant stories from its past week's coverage of Asia. These highlights resonated with readers and shed light on topical issues, including climate in Southeast Asia and stereotypes about Singaporean work ethic.

An archive article from 1986 details Cathay Pacific Airways' memorable debut on the Hong Kong stock market, which saw a massive turnover of $446 million on its first day.

A recent science highlights compilation from SCMP features China's development of the world's first 'coal battery' with zero emissions, alongside updates on the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong is bracing for a sharp change in weather as a cold…

US Senator Steve Daines is reportedly set to lead a delegation to China ahead of a May summit, according to SCMP reports.

The new HK$5.2 billion headquarters of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation was formally opened on April 7, 1986, by Governor Sir Edward. This article is an archive piece from the SCMP.

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong is expected to be hit by thunderstorms and showers…

An archive article from April 3, 1986, recounts the opening day of Hong Kong's unified stock exchange, noting that despite the historic nature, the first session did not see a strong rally.

The South China Morning Post has compiled its top seven news stories of the week, covering diverse topics such as potential Iran war risks, the ongoing fuel crisis in Southeast Asia, and unique developments like 'salmon' in Xinjiang.

William Klein, a former US diplomat, provides an inside look at the summits between former US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, drawing on his two decades of experience.

This article was first published on March 18, 2006 by Benjamin Wong and Clifford Lo Officers shot with stolen police gun An off-duty police­man shot two uni­formed con­stables, killing one of them, with a gun stolen from and used to kill an officer five years ago, police sources said yes­ter­day (March 17, 2006). The off-duty con­stable, Tsui Po-ko, 35, was also killed in the shootout in Tsim Sha Tsui in the early hours of yes­ter­day. Police sources said evid­ence at the scene sug­ges­ted th...

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues.

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues.

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong is set to witness a rare total lunar eclipse on…

Tammy Tam Wai-yi, publisher of the South China Morning Post, has been appointed to Hong Kong’s Law Reform Commission for a three-year term as the media industry representative.

This article was first published on February 27, 2021. By Phila Siu Legendary Hong Kong actor Ng Man-tat, best known for co-starring alongside “king of comedy” Stephen Chow Sing-chi in many popular…

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Why the growing network of American MQ-9 drones is a challenge for China America’s increasing use of MQ-9 drones near China poses a challenge to Beijing and makes it more urgent for the People’s Liberation Army to improve...