Netanyahu’s party claims election ‘stolen’ as results show him losing majority
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3372644/netanyahus-party-claims-election-stolen-results-show-him-losing-majority
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3372644/netanyahus-party-claims-election-stolen-results-show-him-losing-majority
South China Morning Post
Netanyahu’s party claims election ‘stolen’ as results show him losing majority
The official tally shows the Israeli PM’s bloc with 53 seats, the main opposition with 48 and Arab-led parties with 19.
Chinese scholars warned of challenge of ‘translating academic research into policy’
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372557/chinese-scholars-warned-challenge-translating-academic-research-policy
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372557/chinese-scholars-warned-challenge-translating-academic-research-policy
South China Morning Post
Chinese scholars warned of challenge of ‘translating research into policy’
A conference discussing the field known as ‘area studies’ said it was necessary to move beyond Western frameworks.
Can AI teach kids to think? Malaysia’s classroom tech push faces a reality check
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3372605/can-ai-teach-kids-think-malaysias-classroom-tech-push-faces-reality-check
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3372605/can-ai-teach-kids-think-malaysias-classroom-tech-push-faces-reality-check
South China Morning Post
Can AI teach kids to think? Malaysia’s classroom tech push faces a reality check
As Malaysia accelerates AI in classrooms, fears mount that students will trade genuine understanding and values for easy answers.
Hong Kong national security judge Alex Lee promoted to the Court of Appeal
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3372645/hong-kong-national-security-judge-alex-lee-promoted-court-appeal
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3372645/hong-kong-national-security-judge-alex-lee-promoted-court-appeal
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong national security judge Alex Lee promoted to Court of Appeal
Lee, who first joined the judiciary in 2013, has overseen several high-profile cases and is among dozens of judges facing potential US sanctions.
Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson likely to die in jail after failed appeal
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3372648/australian-mushroom-killer-erin-patterson-likely-die-jail-after-failed-appeal
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3372648/australian-mushroom-killer-erin-patterson-likely-die-jail-after-failed-appeal
South China Morning Post
Australian mushroom killer likely to die in jail after failed appeal
Calling the triple murders ‘extraordinarily cold and calculated’, a judge said there were insufficient grounds to try the case again.
Pentagon accuses fired US general of leaking sensitive information
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3372653/pentagon-accuses-fired-us-general-leaking-sensitive-information
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3372653/pentagon-accuses-fired-us-general-leaking-sensitive-information
South China Morning Post
Pentagon accuses fired US general of leaking sensitive information
Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia referred to the Justice Department after officials claim he failed three lie-detector tests.
Most Malaysians held for drug crimes abroad detained in Indonesia, China
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3372654/most-malaysians-held-drug-crimes-abroad-detained-indonesia-china
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3372654/most-malaysians-held-drug-crimes-abroad-detained-indonesia-china
South China Morning Post
Most Malaysians held for drug crimes abroad detained in Indonesia, China
Sophisticated smuggling methods blamed as Malaysians arrested overseas for drug-related offences rise to 1,588.
Development minister on accountability: I am just a sailor following my captain
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372651/ai-system-screen-contractors-mid-2027-part-sweeping-tai-po-fire-reforms
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372651/ai-system-screen-contractors-mid-2027-part-sweeping-tai-po-fire-reforms
South China Morning Post
Development minister on accountability: I am just a sailor following my captain
Asked if she had considered resigning, Bernadette Linn says she has stayed to follow the orders of Chief Executive John Lee.
‘Identity crisis’: UK passes British Nationality Bill in 1981 – SCMP archive
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3372400/identity-crisis-uk-passes-british-nationality-bill-1981-scmp-archive
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3372400/identity-crisis-uk-passes-british-nationality-bill-1981-scmp-archive
South China Morning Post
‘Identity crisis’: UK passes British Nationality Bill in 1981 – SCMP archive
The bill completed its journey through parliament on October 30, 1981, and redrew nationality laws impacting then-colonies, including Hong Kong.
Hong Kong’s M+ forges new alliance with MoMA and Centre Pompidou to redefine museum loans
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3372366/hong-kongs-m-forges-new-alliance-moma-and-centre-pompidou-redefine-museum-loans
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3372366/hong-kongs-m-forges-new-alliance-moma-and-centre-pompidou-redefine-museum-loans
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong’s M+ forges historic loan alliance with MoMA and Centre Pompidou
The Hong Kong, New York and Paris museums’ agreement will focus on long-term art loans in a move ‘based on trust and shared values’.
Singapore adds muscle to expert panel as probe into haze-linked firms gains speed
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3372667/singapore-adds-muscle-expert-panel-probe-haze-linked-firms-gains-speed
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3372667/singapore-adds-muscle-expert-panel-probe-haze-linked-firms-gains-speed
South China Morning Post
Singapore adds muscle to expert panel as haze probe gains momentum
The task force combines legal and forensic expertise to ensure thorough assessments and rigorous cross-border supply chain audits.
Lula’s win aids China ties; Hong Kong official quits over Tai Po fire: SCMP’s 7 highlights
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3372658/lulas-win-aids-china-ties-hong-kong-official-quits-over-tai-po-fire-scmps-7-highlights
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3372658/lulas-win-aids-china-ties-hong-kong-official-quits-over-tai-po-fire-scmps-7-highlights
South China Morning Post
Lula win aids China ties; Hong Kong official quits over Tai Po fire: 7 highlights
From Kim Jong-un’s surprise Chinese border visit to Kylian Mbappe facing backlash, here are top stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
China’s optical suppliers extend sell-off as fears of slower AI growth trump upbeat earnings
https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3372672/chinas-optical-suppliers-extend-sell-fears-slower-ai-growth-trump-upbeat-earnings
https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3372672/chinas-optical-suppliers-extend-sell-fears-slower-ai-growth-trump-upbeat-earnings
South China Morning Post
Chinese AI optical suppliers slump despite upbeat third-quarter earnings
Innolight on Thursday posted a 174 per cent surge in third-quarter net profit to US$1.29 billion, as revenue jumped 172 per cent.
‘Why did it take 11 months?’: apology too late for some Tai Po fire survivors
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372622/why-did-it-take-11-months-apology-too-late-some-tai-po-fire-survivors
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372622/why-did-it-take-11-months-apology-too-late-some-tai-po-fire-survivors
South China Morning Post
‘Why did it take 11 months?’: Apology too late for some Tai Po fire survivors
‘Even the best system will achieve nothing if officials fail to enforce it or take responsibility,’ says one former resident of Wang Fuk Court.
Evergrande liquidators sell controlling stake in property services unit for US$513 million
https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3372681/evergrande-liquidators-sell-controlling-stake-property-services-unit-us513-million
https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3372681/evergrande-liquidators-sell-controlling-stake-property-services-unit-us513-million
South China Morning Post
Evergrande liquidators strike US$513 million deal to sell property services arm
Sale comes as Evergrande Property Services struggles to recover deposits pledged by its failed parent, which owes creditors US$46 billion.
Australian PM to visit Beijing after China-hosted Apec summit as tensions simmer
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372671/australian-pm-visit-beijing-after-china-hosted-apec-summit-tensions-simmer
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372671/australian-pm-visit-beijing-after-china-hosted-apec-summit-tensions-simmer
South China Morning Post
Exclusive | Australian PM to visit Beijing after China-hosted Apec summit as tensions simmer
Despite efforts to stabilise relations, Canberra’s ties with Beijing continue to be tested by a range of issues.
Economist Stephen Roach warns the US and China are in a ‘conflicted co-dependency’
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372665/economist-stephen-roach-warns-us-and-china-are-conflicted-co-dependency
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372665/economist-stephen-roach-warns-us-and-china-are-conflicted-co-dependency
South China Morning Post
Leading economist warns the US and China are in a ‘conflicted co-dependency’
Speaking at an event in New York, he says the relationship is in ‘a more stable place’ but the deep-rooted problems haven’t been solved.
Chinese flying cars more commercially viable than Tesla’s Roadster, says Xpeng executive
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3372694/chinese-flying-cars-more-commercially-viable-teslas-roadster-says-xpeng-executive
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3372694/chinese-flying-cars-more-commercially-viable-teslas-roadster-says-xpeng-executive
South China Morning Post
Xpeng says Chinese flying cars trump Tesla’s Roadster for practical use
The Roadster’s flight time is limited to a few seconds whereas an Xpeng flying car can stay in the air for about 20 minutes, says co-founder.
Politburo promotion, Lula victory, US midterm elections
https://www.scmp.com/plus/news/china/politics/article/3372719/politburo-promotion-lula-victory-us-midterm-elections
https://www.scmp.com/plus/news/china/politics/article/3372719/politburo-promotion-lula-victory-us-midterm-elections
China carries out GJ-21 drone take-off, landing from first Type 076 warship: state media
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3372726/china-carries-out-gj-21-drone-take-landing-first-type-076-warship-state-media
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3372726/china-carries-out-gj-21-drone-take-landing-first-type-076-warship-state-media
South China Morning Post
China launches GJ-21 drone from first Type 076 warship Sichuan: state media
Milestone marks Chinese navy’s ‘ability to take off and land fixed-wing stealth drones on large maritime combat platforms’: CCTV.