New images suggest China’s fourth aircraft carrier could launch in 2027, analysts say
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3372578/new-images-suggest-chinas-fourth-aircraft-carrier-could-launch-2027-analysts-say
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3372578/new-images-suggest-chinas-fourth-aircraft-carrier-could-launch-2027-analysts-say
South China Morning Post
China’s fourth aircraft carrier may be on track for 2027 launch, US analysts say
Shipyard activity at Dalian showing Type 004 underscores Beijing’s military ambitions by 2035, according to experts.
Hong Kong to replace disgraced housing unit over deadly Tai Po fire
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372616/hong-kong-replace-disgraced-housing-unit-over-deadly-tai-po-fire
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372616/hong-kong-replace-disgraced-housing-unit-over-deadly-tai-po-fire
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong to replace disgraced housing unit over deadly Tai Po fire
Report identifies Independent Checking Unit as the government arm with the greatest responsibility for Wang Fuk Court inferno.
ECB head Lagarde resigns amid mounting economic, political challenges for Europe
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3372617/ecb-head-lagarde-resigns-amid-mounting-economic-political-challenges-europe
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3372617/ecb-head-lagarde-resigns-amid-mounting-economic-political-challenges-europe
South China Morning Post
ECB head Lagarde resigns amid mounting economic, political challenges for Europe
Lagarde has resigned so that she could weigh in on political matters in her native France and globally, according to a source.
Hong Kong to set up new body to oversee building renovations in regulatory overhaul
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372619/hong-kong-set-new-body-oversee-building-renovations-regulatory-overhaul
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372619/hong-kong-set-new-body-oversee-building-renovations-regulatory-overhaul
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong to set up new body to oversee building renovations in regulatory overhaul
New council will assign inspection consultants to property owners, handle tendering and evaluate performance as part of reforms following Tai Po blaze.
Hong Kong housing chief quits over Tai Po fire, accepts political responsibility
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372620/hong-kong-housing-chief-quits-over-tai-po-fire-accepts-political-responsibility
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372620/hong-kong-housing-chief-quits-over-tai-po-fire-accepts-political-responsibility
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong housing chief quits over fatal fire, accepts political responsibility
Winnie Ho says she hopes the ‘deceased may rest in peace, and that their families find peace to move forward and recover from their grief soon’.
Anwar’s ex-rival backs Malaysia’s budget. Will Muhyiddin become PM’s election partner?
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3372623/anwars-ex-rival-backs-malaysias-budget-will-muhyiddin-become-pms-election-partner
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3372623/anwars-ex-rival-backs-malaysias-budget-will-muhyiddin-become-pms-election-partner
South China Morning Post
Anwar’s ex-rival backs budget. Will Muhyiddin become PM’s election partner?
Muhyiddin insists that he remains with the opposition party Bersatu and his support for the budget stems from national interests.
AI chipmaker Iluvatar CoreX says new GPU matches Nvidia’s H200 as home-grown push accelerates
https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3372598/ai-chipmaker-iluvatar-corex-says-new-gpu-matches-nvidias-h200-home-grown-push-accelerates
https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3372598/ai-chipmaker-iluvatar-corex-says-new-gpu-matches-nvidias-h200-home-grown-push-accelerates
South China Morning Post
China’s Iluvatar CoreX says new GPU matches Nvidia’s H200 as chip gap closes
Tiangai 300 outperformed the H200 in complex multimodal tasks, including text-to-image and text-to-video generation using frontier AI models.
Residents were left helpless as departments ‘passed the ball’ on safety complaints
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3372624/residents-were-left-helpless-departments-passed-ball-safety-complaints
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3372624/residents-were-left-helpless-departments-passed-ball-safety-complaints
South China Morning Post
Departments ‘passed the ball’ on safety complaints, leaving residents helpless
Committee slams four departments for failure to share information that could have led to removal of fire hazards at Wang Fuk Court.
Tai Po fire risks went unchecked as ‘honour system’ exploited, report says
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3372625/tai-po-fire-risks-went-unchecked-honour-system-exploited-report-says
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3372625/tai-po-fire-risks-went-unchecked-honour-system-exploited-report-says
South China Morning Post
Tai Po fire risks went unchecked as ‘honour system’ exploited, report says
Four government bodies singled out in committee’s final report on the fire, with Labour Department least at fault.
Security chief vows revamp of fire department after report censures lax inspections
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372626/security-chief-vows-revamp-fire-department-after-report-censures-lax-inspections
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372626/security-chief-vows-revamp-fire-department-after-report-censures-lax-inspections
South China Morning Post
Security chief vows revamp of fire department after report on lax inspections
Hong Kong Fire Services Department will enhance monitoring, licencing and tools to combat fire risks after committee cites failure of its supervision.
US bans Chinese labs from testing electronics ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3372632/us-bans-chinese-labs-testing-electronics-ahead-trump-xi-meeting
https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3372632/us-bans-chinese-labs-testing-electronics-ahead-trump-xi-meeting
South China Morning Post
US bans Chinese labs from testing electronics ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
The FCC measure targets testing facilities with alleged PLA ties, giving US labs until December 2028 to expand capacity.
Hong Kong’s John Lee apologises for Tai Po fire, unveils reforms as housing chief resigns
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372634/hong-kongs-john-lee-apologises-tai-po-fire-unveils-reforms-housing-chief-resigns
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372634/hong-kongs-john-lee-apologises-tai-po-fire-unveils-reforms-housing-chief-resigns
South China Morning Post
John Lee apologises for Tai Po fire, unveils reforms as housing chief resigns
City leader and seven other top officials bow their heads in apology, while housing chief Winnie Ho resigns to take political responsibility.
3 killed in rock spire collapse in Turkey’s touristic Cappadocia
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3372637/3-killed-rock-spire-collapse-turkeys-touristic-cappadocia
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3372637/3-killed-rock-spire-collapse-turkeys-touristic-cappadocia
South China Morning Post
3 killed after ‘fairy chimney’ collapses in Turkey’s touristic Cappadocia
The Unesco-listed region is home to cone-shaped rock formations known as ‘fairy chimneys’, created by ancient volcanic activity.
EU considering Canada as ‘associate member’ despite internal opposition
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3372638/eu-considering-canada-associate-member-despite-internal-opposition
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3372638/eu-considering-canada-associate-member-despite-internal-opposition
South China Morning Post
EU considering Canada as ‘associate member’ despite internal opposition
Deeper ties to Europe are part of PM Carney’s strategy to reduce reliance on the US amid strained relations under Trump.
Patrick Stewart, of Star Trek and X-Men fame, dies at 86
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3372639/patrick-stewart-star-trek-and-x-men-fame-dies-86
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3372639/patrick-stewart-star-trek-and-x-men-fame-dies-86
South China Morning Post
Patrick Stewart, of Star Trek and X-Men fame, dies at 86
While best known for his film roles as Professor X and Captain Picard, the veteran actor spent much of his career on stage.
In Michigan Senate race, Trump’s softer China tone gives candidates room to look elsewhere
https://www.scmp.com/news/us/us-elections/article/3372640/michigan-senate-race-trumps-softer-china-tone-gives-candidates-room-look-elsewhere
https://www.scmp.com/news/us/us-elections/article/3372640/michigan-senate-race-trumps-softer-china-tone-gives-candidates-room-look-elsewhere
South China Morning Post
Trump’s softer China tone shifts focus in Michigan Senate race
China goes unmentioned in 37 ads reviewed by SCMP, but both candidates oppose Chinese carmakers as Ford pursues Chinese battery technology.
Can Canada, UK and Australia grasp chance offered by US-China rivalry?
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3372303/can-canada-uk-and-australia-grasp-chance-offered-us-china-rivalry
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3372303/can-canada-uk-and-australia-grasp-chance-offered-us-china-rivalry
South China Morning Post
Opinion | Can Canada, UK and Australia grasp chance offered by US-China rivalry?
As the US shifts away from its commitment to global primacy, these Anglosphere nations have the potential to be a pivotal force for global stability.
Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro mocked at home after self-exile to US
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3372641/brazils-flavio-bolsonaro-mocked-home-after-self-exile-us
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3372641/brazils-flavio-bolsonaro-mocked-home-after-self-exile-us
South China Morning Post
Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro mocked at home after self-exile to US
The senator’s declaration that he is the country’s leader was met with ridicule online and outrage in the media.
Hong Kong’s wider yuan push: a gateway to the world?
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3372636/hong-kongs-wider-yuan-push-gateway-world
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3372636/hong-kongs-wider-yuan-push-gateway-world
South China Morning Post
In Focus | Hong Kong’s wider yuan push: a gateway to the world?
Government has made wider use of the currency a priority, but consumer habits and other obstacles remain.
Chinese scientists dissatisfied with jobs but optimistic about future, survey says
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372643/chinese-scientists-dissatisfied-jobs-optimistic-about-future-survey-says
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372643/chinese-scientists-dissatisfied-jobs-optimistic-about-future-survey-says
South China Morning Post
Chinese scientists dissatisfied with jobs but optimistic about future: survey
Despite their frustrations, Chinese scholars were confident about having more successful careers than counterparts in the US and Britain.