Hong Kong woman, 66, loses HK$2.7 million in money-laundering phone scam
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3372815/hong-kong-woman-66-loses-hk27-million-money-laundering-phone-scam
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3372815/hong-kong-woman-66-loses-hk27-million-money-laundering-phone-scam
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong woman, 66, loses HK$2.7 million in money-laundering phone scam
The woman made two transfers totalling HK$2.7 million before realising she had been defrauded and reporting the case to police.
Beijing blasts US ban on device testing in China, warns of supply chain disruptions
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372816/beijing-blasts-us-ban-device-testing-china-warns-supply-chain-disruptions
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372816/beijing-blasts-us-ban-device-testing-china-warns-supply-chain-disruptions
South China Morning Post
Beijing blasts US ban on device testing in China, warns of supply chain hit
Commerce ministry urges Washington to revoke measures barring Chinese labs from certifying smartphones and computers.
Nearly 17,000 students hit by data leak at Hong Kong exams authority
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372817/nearly-17000-students-hit-data-leak-hong-kong-exams-authority
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372817/nearly-17000-students-hit-data-leak-hong-kong-exams-authority
South China Morning Post
Nearly 17,000 students hit by data leak at Hong Kong exams authority
Authority apologises after system breach exposes birth dates and email addresses of mainland Chinese-based students.
Can battery swapping and energy storage power CATL’s next phase of growth?
https://www.scmp.com/business/climate-and-energy/article/3372711/can-battery-swapping-and-energy-storage-power-catls-next-phase-growth
https://www.scmp.com/business/climate-and-energy/article/3372711/can-battery-swapping-and-energy-storage-power-catls-next-phase-growth
South China Morning Post
As battery wars intensify, China’s CATL seeks growth beyond its core business
World’s largest battery maker accelerates investments in new businesses as price wars and tax changes cloud earnings outlook.
Both Japan and China can help Bangladesh reach its full potential
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3372553/both-japan-and-china-can-help-bangladesh-reach-its-full-potential
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3372553/both-japan-and-china-can-help-bangladesh-reach-its-full-potential
South China Morning Post
Opinion | Both Japan and China can help Bangladesh reach its full potential
Closer ties with Japan will not harm Bangladesh’s relationship with China. Better transport and energy supply can help no matter where the money comes from.
Appeal for private flight to bring critically ill British baby home from Hong Kong
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372825/appeal-private-flight-bring-critically-ill-british-baby-home-hong-kong
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372825/appeal-private-flight-bring-critically-ill-british-baby-home-hong-kong
South China Morning Post
Appeal for private flight to bring critically ill British baby home from Hong Kong
Nine-month-old boy suffered three cardiac arrests after contracting influenza A, with air ambulance costs beyond family’s means.
Russia-occupied Oleshky evacuees arrive in Belarus, Ukraine next
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3372828/russia-occupied-oleshky-evacuees-arrive-belarus-ukraine-next
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3372828/russia-occupied-oleshky-evacuees-arrive-belarus-ukraine-next
South China Morning Post
Evacuees from Russia-occupied Oleshky arrive in Belarus, Ukraine next
Amid a days-long ceasefire, around 200 residents are reported to have left for Ukraine. Dozens more have opted to travel to Russian areas.
Tai Po fire report: lessons from a tragedy
https://www.scmp.com/infographics/hong-kong/article/3372592/summary-tai-po
https://www.scmp.com/infographics/hong-kong/article/3372592/summary-tai-po
AI could turn China’s social credit system into surveillance tool: government-funded study
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3372510/ai-could-turn-chinas-social-credit-system-surveillance-tool-government-funded-study
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3372510/ai-could-turn-chinas-social-credit-system-surveillance-tool-government-funded-study
South China Morning Post
AI could turn China’s social credit system into surveillance tool: study
Artificial intelligence tracking of citizens’ online and offline activities via their algorithms may lead to discrimination, says scholar.
How ancient Chinese stayed cosy using gadgets found in classical literature, historic artwork
https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3372826/how-ancient-chinese-stayed-cosy-using-gadgets-found-classical-literature-historic-artwork
https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3372826/how-ancient-chinese-stayed-cosy-using-gadgets-found-classical-literature-historic-artwork
South China Morning Post
How ancient Chinese stayed cosy using clever winter gadgets found in classical literature
A TCM practitioner says warming baskets dispel body dampness and unblock meridians, especially when infused with herbs.
With ‘Kissinger moment’ over, US and China urged to foster new ‘bridge builders’
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372823/kissinger-moment-over-us-and-china-urged-foster-new-bridge-builders
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372823/kissinger-moment-over-us-and-china-urged-foster-new-bridge-builders
South China Morning Post
With ‘Kissinger moment’ over, US and China urged to foster new ‘bridge builders’
Academics call for a new generation of talent to guide ties amid geopolitical frictions and a shortage of American China experts.
200 nations at Cop17 commit to biodiversity goals amid missed opportunities
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3372839/200-nations-cop17-commit-biodiversity-goals-amid-missed-opportunities
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3372839/200-nations-cop17-commit-biodiversity-goals-amid-missed-opportunities
South China Morning Post
‘Science is not negotiable’: world urged to protect Earth’s ecosystems
Cop17 sought to revive a landmark commitment to reverse the destruction of nature by 2030 after global efforts fell short.
Is Beijing’s 2027 military milestone now a US readiness deadline over Taiwan?
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3372829/beijings-2027-military-milestone-now-us-readiness-deadline-over-taiwan
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3372829/beijings-2027-military-milestone-now-us-readiness-deadline-over-taiwan
South China Morning Post
Is Beijing’s 2027 military milestone now a US readiness deadline over Taiwan?
Focus reflects Pentagon priorities rather than an identifiable plan by mainland China to attack the island that year, analysts say.
UK PM Burnham ‘open’ to slavery apology, but not reparations
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3372842/uk-pm-burnham-open-slavery-apology-not-reparations
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3372842/uk-pm-burnham-open-slavery-apology-not-reparations
South China Morning Post
UK PM ‘open’ to issuing apology for slavery, but not reparations
‘British people today cannot be held liable for historical wrongs, however heinous, that happened in a different age under different laws.
HKT says US order ‘ceased’ as firm reportedly agrees to exit American market
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3372848/hkt-says-us-order-ceased-firm-reportedly-agrees-exit-american-market
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3372848/hkt-says-us-order-ceased-firm-reportedly-agrees-exit-american-market
South China Morning Post
HKT says US order ‘ceased’ as firm reportedly agrees to exit American market
US regulator had moved to revoke firm’s authority to operate citing national security concerns.
DR Congo Ebola deaths top 5,000, cases recorded in other African nations
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3372849/dr-congo-ebola-deaths-top-5000-cases-recorded-other-african-nations
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3372849/dr-congo-ebola-deaths-top-5000-cases-recorded-other-african-nations
South China Morning Post
DR Congo Ebola deaths top 5,000, cases recorded elsewhere in Africa
About 80 per cent of new cases come from outside the chain of monitored contacts. Many people have died without receiving any treatment.
Hong Kong man falls from luxury housing complex, striking domestic helper below
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372850/hong-kong-man-falls-luxury-housing-complex-striking-domestic-helper-below
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372850/hong-kong-man-falls-luxury-housing-complex-striking-domestic-helper-below
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong man falls from luxury housing complex, striking domestic helper below
Both victims conscious when taken to hospital after man falls at 1 Austin Road West and lands on podium, hitting Filipino woman.
Quad diplomats finalise first leaders’ summit in two years before Trump-Xi meeting
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372852/quad-diplomats-finalise-first-leaders-summit-two-years-trump-xi-meeting
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372852/quad-diplomats-finalise-first-leaders-summit-two-years-trump-xi-meeting
South China Morning Post
Quad not ‘anti-China’, says Rubio as first summit in two years set before Trump-Xi talks
Without naming China, foreign ministers express ‘grave concerns’ about overcapacity disrupting global supply chains in critical industries.
German police fire water cannon during tense ‘Gen Z’ protests
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3372853/german-police-fire-water-cannon-during-tense-gen-z-protests
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3372853/german-police-fire-water-cannon-during-tense-gen-z-protests
South China Morning Post
German police fire water cannon during tense ‘Gen Z’ protests
The demonstrators have been inspired by similar movements across Europe, including in France and Italy.
Clashes break out at France’s Halloween protests, as hundreds of thousands take to streets
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3372854/clashes-break-out-frances-halloween-protests-hundreds-thousands-take-streets
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3372854/clashes-break-out-frances-halloween-protests-hundreds-thousands-take-streets
South China Morning Post
Clashes break out at France’s Halloween protests, as thousands take to streets
The third consecutive weekend of marches was largely peaceful, but some demonstrators hurled stones and a Molotov cocktail at police.