South China Morning Post
Trump touts ‘truly great friendship’ with Xi
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- Trump touts ‘truly great friendship’ with Xi
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- 8 days ago
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US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday with remarks from the grand foyer of the White House, where Trump touted his personal friendship with Xi and said the two countries had made strides in trade.
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- WATCH: China-US presidential summit welcome ceremony
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- 54:24
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- 9 days ago
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US President Donald Trump is hosting a welcoming ceremony for visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of the China-US presidential summit. Xi and Trump last met in Beijing in May, a summit that ended with a pledge to pursue a “constructive relationship of strategic stability”. In the United States this week, the two leaders are expected to discuss trade, technology and other areas of friction, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the top of the agenda.
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0:00 West Point commencement
2:32 Ceremonial transition
3:26 Bilateral cooperation
7:21 Peaceful coexistence
9:06 Cultural exchange initiatives
10:46 Diplomatic reflections
38:34 Official summit reception
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- Xi says China, US must keep AI under human control at White House speech
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- 26:37
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Following an unprecedented reception upon landing, formal proceedings – including talks – between the two leaders take place today.
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- China’s Xi arrives at White House for summit with US President Trump
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- President Xi Jinping and China’s first lady Peng Liyuan have arrived at the White House, where US President Donald Trump greeted Xi with a handshake. The visit marks Xi’s first trip to the US in nearly a decade, following Trump’s trip to Beijing in May.
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- Thai teenage guitar sensation wins America’s Got Talent
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- 0:59
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- 9 days ago
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Thailand’s teenage guitar sensation Nene Royal has won the US$1 million top prize on America’s Got Talent. Rattikarn Amloy, better known as Nene Royal, sang and played guitar on a rendition of “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes for her final performance. She was crowned the winner on Wednesday, capping a run that drew nationwide support and made her a Thai superstar.
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- How to avoid a dog attack
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- 2:48
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- 9 days ago
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The death of a cyclist in a suspected dog attack in Yuen Long last weekend has sparked safety concerns among many people in Hong Kong. Following recent canine attacks in the city, a dog trainer offers some safety advice on how to respond when confronted by aggressive dogs.
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- Thousands of lanterns are lit up for Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong
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- 1:27
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- 9 days ago
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More than 3,000 lanterns from around the world lit up Hong Kong’s Victoria Park ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday. The event showcased lanterns shaped like Hong Kong’s iconic food items, such as egg tarts and egg waffles. The show will run until October 4, 2026.
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- Thai king’s third son wants to return home for urgent brain surgery
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- 2:22
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- 9 days ago
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The estranged third son of the king of Thailand is appealing for permission to return home for urgent brain surgery. Chakriwat Vivacharawongse has been living in exile in the US without royal titles or support for two decades. The 43-year-old doctor is now seeking to return to Thailand for urgent surgery to remove two brain tumours caused by a genetic condition he has had since he was 13.
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- No foul play involved in case of students falling ill after consuming free drinks
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Hong Kong police say they have found no signs of foul play in connection with 16 students who reported feeling ill after drinking free drinks distributed outside a school sporting event. Authorities say the “pinholes”, shown in a viral video, that squirted a stream of liquid when squeezed, have an innocent explanation.
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- Australia slams OpenAI breach of government portal
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- 1:49
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- 9 days ago
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An autonomous OpenAI programme infiltrated an Australian government health website in June in an “unacceptable” breach, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday. The artificial intelligence (AI) agent accessed public and non-public files of the health statistics service. OpenAI did not raise the alarm with the Australian government until September, when it sent an email outlining the incident to a generic email address.
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- Full-size humanoid robots danced gracefully with human partners
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- 0:54
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- 9 days ago
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More than a dozen robots joined humans in a dance performance at the opening ceremony of the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai on Tuesday. The robots were not controlled remotely. Engineers instead used built-in sensors and cluster control to make the humanoids stay in formation with their human partners.
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- Baby elephant saved from drowning
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- 0:55
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- 9 days ago
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A baby elephant was swept nearly 5km (3 miles) downstream by strong currents in eastern India. Five fishermen rushed to rescue the few-days-old calf when they spotted it struggling in the Teesta River in West Bengal. After they brought it back to the riverbank, authorities kept it safe while they searched for its herd, eventually reuniting the calf with its mother.
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- Trump winces, Xi unfazed as fighter jet flies over
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- 0:35
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- 9 days ago
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A US fighter jet flew over a welcome ceremony for Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews in the US state of Maryland on Wednesday. In a rare move, US President Donald Trump went to the airfield tarmac to greet his Chinese counterpart. The flyover occurred during the playing of the US national anthem, and the leaders’ reactions could not have been more different.
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- US military personnel get on hands and knees to clean red carpet
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- 0:28
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- 9 days ago
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A video has gone viral showing the moments before Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan disembarked from their plane upon arriving in the US for a state visit on Wednesday. Members of the US military were seen on their hands and knees cleaning the carpet after it had been rolled onto the airfield tarmac at Joint Base Andrews for Xi and Peng, who were greeted by US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump.
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- Trump greets Xi on airfield
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In a rare reception, US President Donald Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Andrews Air Force Base. Xi is making a state visit to the US from Wednesday to Friday.
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- Trump greets Xi on airfield
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In a rare reception, US President Donald Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Andrews Air Force Base. Xi is making a state visit to the US from Wednesday to Friday.
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- FULL EVENT: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in the US
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- 36:22
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- 9 days ago
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Chinese President Xi Jinping pays a state visit to the US at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, ahead of their highly anticipated presidential summit. It marks Xi’s first state visit to the US in over 10 years.
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- US battery start-up picks China over Kentucky for its first factory
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- 2:58
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- 10 days ago
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A US battery manufacturer will officially begin production in China on the same day US President Donald Trump meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington on Thursday. The American start-up scrapped plans to open its first factory in Kentucky, a decision that exposed the limits of the US president’s efforts to revive domestic manufacturing.
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- Chinese live-streamer held for US$90,000 ransom in Myanmar
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- A Chinese live-streaming host is reportedly being held for ransom in Myanmar in what appears to be the latest case of a victim being lured to work at a scam centre in Southeast Asia. Wang Ran’s family said the 24-year-old is being held for a 600,000 yuan (US$90,000) ransom. They allege she was first lured to Thailand by an online acquaintance for a work trip. She later told a friend in a phone call that she was being held against her will in Myanmar.
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- Sports drinks with suspected pinholes make 14 students sick
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- 0:35
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- 10 days ago
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Hong Kong police have launched an investigation into free sports drinks that sickened at least 14 students on Tuesday. The drinks were passed out during an athletics meet at a school. Videos shared online by students showed suspected pinholes in some of the bottles.
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- Trump praises Takaichi ahead of Xi’s US visit
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- 1:15
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- 10 days ago
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US President Donald Trump praised his strong relationship with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New York on Tuesday, two days before he is due to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The talks, held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, came on the eve of Xi’s visit and at a time when frigid relations between Beijing and Tokyo show no signs of thawing. Both leaders hailed their good working relationship, with Takaichi saying the two countries looked forward to deepening ties. Trump lavished praise on the Japanese leader, saying she had “done a tremendous job” and was “going to go down in history.”
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- Nepal flood survivors return to find nothing left
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- 3:58
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- 11 days ago
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Residents of the former Nepalese town of Betrawati have returned home for the first time since catastrophic flooding wiped out many communities in the area. Survivors have found their homes covered in mud and rubble as they sift through debris searching for scraps of their former lives.
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- Former PLA generals expelled from China’s Communist Party
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- 1:36
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- 11 days ago
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China’s ruling Communist Party has accused former military leaders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli of factionalism and disloyalty. State media said they were expelled from the party and the armed forces following a Politburo meeting on Monday.
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- Hong Kong school withdraws alleged Cantonese ban
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- 1:21
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- 11 days ago
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Good Hope School in Hong Kong has withdrawn a controversial guideline allegedly banning the use of Cantonese in student graduation videos. Following online backlash, the semi-private girls’ school issued a statement on Monday saying it had heard concerns from the wider community and “fully and formally withdrawn” the guidance paper regarding next year’s Form Six graduation class video.
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- Filipino domestic helpers get second chance at university degree
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- 2:47
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- 11 days ago
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An NGO established in Hong Kong aims to give Filipino domestic workers a chance to obtain a bachelor’s degree through an accelerated education programme offered by the Philippine government.
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- Typhoon Dujuan triggers landslides and floods in Japan, leaving at least 4 dead
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- 1:09
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- 11 days ago
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Typhoon Dujuan has made landfall in eastern Japan, striking the nation’s Izu Islands and Kanto region with winds measured at up to 144km/h (89mph). Heavy rains triggered deadly landslides near Tokyo, leading to an evacuation advisory affecting more than a million people. Authorities issued highest-level flood and landslide warnings in the affected areas, as the storm disrupted events during Japan’s hosting of the Asian Games.
This video updates a previous version to include new footage and clarify that residents were urged to evacuate rather than ordered to leave.
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- 6-year-old girl breaks women’s Rubik’s Cube average world record
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- A six-year-old girl has completed five Rubik’s Cube solves with an average time of 4.27s, securing the women’s average world record at the Guangzhou GraDUAL 3x3 IV 2026 competition in China. Yunzhi Lian managed to beat her own world record of 4.52 seconds, set three days earlier in Wuhan.
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- Woman chased by 3 dogs before suspected fatal attack
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- 1:48
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- 12 days ago
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Hong Kong police suspect a pack of dogs had attacked a woman who was found unconscious beside a bicycle in Yuen Long in the New Territories on Sunday. The 27-year-old victim died later that day. The incident comes less than one month after a similar canine-related case in the city.
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- At least 120 still missing after latest Indonesian ferry disaster
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- 1:51
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- 12 days ago
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Rescuers continue searching for survivors after the Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsized in the Java Sea. At least 120 people are still missing as salvage operations begin a week after the vessel sank on September 13, 2026. The ship encountered high winds and rough seas as it sailed from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan.
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- Cargo ship collides with Chinese fishing boat off Singapore
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Chinese robots dance their way into America’s Got Talent finale
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- 2:40
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- 12 days ago
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Chinese robotics engineer Wu Yufei and his crew of robotic backup dancers made by Unitree Robotics have danced their way into the finale of reality TV show America’s Got Talent. The 26-year-old dancer and engineer from Sichuan wowed judges on the world’s most-watched talent show. Hangzhou-based Unitree previously caught attention with an appearance during China’s Spring Festival gala, when its robots performed kung fu and synchronised jumps while dressed in traditional outfits.
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- Trump to greet Xi on airfield tarmac
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- 1:18
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- 12 days ago
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- Chinese President Xi Jinping will be greeted by his US counterpart Donald Trump on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews when he arrives for a visit on Wednesday. The rare airport reception runs counter to the usual practice of US presidents waiting to welcome visitors at the White House.
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- WATCH: State funeral for Hong Kong’s first chief executive Tung Chee-hwa
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- 1:12:53
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- 13 days ago
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- A public memorial and funeral ceremony is being held for Hong Kong’s first chief executive Tung Chee-hwa, with a farewell ceremony followed immediately by a funeral procession. The late leader is being honoured for his legacy as a deputy national-level leader and his contributions to the “one country, two systems” framework. Since the 1997 handover, only two prominent local figures have been granted state funerals: industrialist Ann Tse-kai in 2000 and tycoon Henry Fok Ying-tung in 2006. Both held the rank of vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), a position that Tung also held.
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- Hong Kong's first chief executive Tung Chee-hwa honoured with state funeral
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- 3:43
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- 13 days ago
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Hong Kong’s first post-colonial chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, was honoured with a state funeral on Sunday. It was arranged by an 87-member committee chaired by Shi Taifeng, top vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and a member of the Communist Party Politburo. The state funeral was only the third time a Hongkonger received such an honour since the 1997 handover.
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- China’s Great Green Wall halts desert spread
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- 2:59
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- 13 days ago
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China’s Three-North Shelterbelt Programme, otherwise known as the Great Green Wall, has significantly slowed the spread of the desert in the past decade. In 1998, China’s desertification zone totalled some 3.62 million sq km (1.4 million square miles), or a little over a quarter of China’s total land mass. Forests planted under the programme now span 500,000 sq km (193,050 square miles), increasing the area’s forest cover from around 5 per cent in 1978 to 14 per cent in 2022. Although the progress is promising, scientists warn the fight against desertification is far from over. They caution that preserving the gains will require decades of continued effort.
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- Hong Kong bids farewell to Tung Chee-hwa in weekend vigil
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- 2:08
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- 14 days ago
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A private vigil was held for Hong Kong’s first chief executive Tung Chee-hwa on Saturday at the Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point, attended by high-profile figures including current Chief Executive John Lee as well as former leaders Leung Chun-ying, Donald Tsang and Carrie Lam. Residents mourned Tung by signing public condolence books at several points across the city. The vigil took place one day before Tung’s state funeral, which is Hong Kong’s third since its 1997 handover from British rule back to China.
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- These Filipinos got a bachelor’s degree while working full-time abroad
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- 14 days ago
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An NGO established in Hong Kong aims to give Filipino domestic workers a chance to obtain a bachelor’s degree through an accelerated education programme offered by the Philippine government. On Sundays, Hong Kong’s streets are filled with the sights and sounds of domestic helpers enjoying their days off. But many share stories of giving up dreams of earning a college education because they needed to support their families by finding jobs abroad as soon as possible.
Produced, written, filmed and edited by Jayson Albano.
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- Three killed in Philippine school shooting
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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A teenage boy opened fire on his classmates at a school in Banga, a town in the southern Philippine province of South Cotabato, on Friday. He then took his own life. Two others were killed in the attack, and eight were injured. Authorities are investigating the shooter’s connection to an online group, according to the governor.
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- Hyrox athlete apologises for Beijing soiling incident
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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Hyrox competitor Joanna Wietrzyk apologised on social media on Thursday after being dogged by controversy following her win at the solo women’s event in Beijing on Saturday. Wietrzyk soiled herself mid-race but carried on competing, contaminating equipment and track surfaces. In her statement, she said she regrets not pulling out of the competition and that she will forfeit the points she earned.
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- Japan’s ‘Suica penguin’ to be replaced in public vote
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- The beloved penguin mascot of Tokyo’s Suica transport smart card is set to be replaced when it retires early next year. Regarded by many as the most popular mascot in the country and beyond, the Suica penguin will be replaced by a new character. The new mascot will be selected from three contenders by public vote, set to conclude on September 23.
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- Ex-Malaysian PM Najib given ‘conditional’ pardon
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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Malaysia’s Pardons Board agreed Friday to allow disgraced former prime minister Najib Razak to serve out the remainder of his jail term under house arrest. King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar granted Najib a “conditional pardon”, under which the former leader is required to settle his 50 million ringgit (US$12.3 million) fine before he can be transferred to his home to complete his sentence. Najib’s six-year term is set to end on August 23, 2028.
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- Title
- Chinese national arrested for allegedly killing sea turtle
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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A Chinese diving instructor has been arrested in Indonesia for allegedly spearing, killing and eating a critically endangered Hawksbill sea turtle in Raja Ampat in Indonesia’s Southwest Papua province. The suspect, who reportedly shared video footage online of himself eating the animal, was detained at the airport while trying to leave the country. The man, who denies the allegations, faces possible fines, deportation and jail time if convicted.
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- Title
- Hyrox refunds athletes after Beijing soiling incident
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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Hyrox China has issued full ticket refunds to affected participants after Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk soiled herself during the Beijing race on Saturday. Following intense public backlash, organisers apologised and updated the global rule book, allowing race directors to remove athletes on hygiene and contamination grounds.
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- Title
- Massive landslide hits Sichuan, but casualties avoided
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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A landslide struck Shidaguan village in Diexi Town, Mao County, in China’s southwestern province of Sichuan on Wednesday, but no casualties were reported. An unstable slope was identified ahead of the incident and 161 residents in harm’s way were evacuated by late last month.
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- Title
- South Korean drug lord’s jailbreak plan foiled
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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Footage of a person dangling from a high-capacity drone above a field in the Philippines turned out to be a practice run for a prison break planned by notorious South Korean crime lord Park Wang-yeol. Known as the “sugar cane field killer”, Park was serving a 60-year sentence at Manila's New Bilibid Prison for the murder of three South Koreans in 2016. Authorities uncovered his 100 million won (US$74,000) plot to use a drone capable of carrying up to 75kg (165lbs) to escape just ahead of his scheduled repatriation to South Korea on other charges.
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- Title
- Rodrigo Duterte appears in ICC courtroom for first time
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the first time on Wednesday, as he faces charges over his “war on drugs” that killed thousands of people. The 81-year-old had appeared by video link when he was first brought to court in March 2025, but had since skipped hearings, with his defence team claiming he was too ill.
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- Title
- FULL EVENT: Hong Kong leader John Lee speaks with media after policy speech
- Runtime
- 2:14:55
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu holds a news conference following his fifth annual policy address.
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0:00 Press conference intro
1:56 Photo session
5:31 Five-year plan overview
9:20 Strategic planning rationale
17:14 Connectivity and collaboration
22:53 Economic development focus
26:39 Northern metropolis project
28:47 Livelihood and social welfare
35:01 City governance and AI
39:22 Implementation and accountability
42:49 Q&A: Indicators and fertility
51:28 Q&A: Tech and innovation
56:45 Q&A: Economic outlook
1:05:04 Q&A: Strategic planning and policy
1:12:35 Q&A: Target setting and social impact
1:18:02 Q&A: AI governance and standards
1:28:19 Q&A: AI implementation details
1:36:54 Q&A: Education and integration
1:43:47 Q&A: Labor and infrastructure
1:54:39 Q&A: Urban management technology
2:08:10 Q&A: Housing and concluding...
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- FULL EVENT: Hong Kong leader John Lee’s 2026 policy address
- Runtime
- 3:01:45
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu is delivering his fifth annual policy address. In the last such speech of his current term as chief executive, Lee is expected to outline measures to support the Northern Metropolis development project and innovation. Lee is also delivering the city’s first five-year plan today. That speech is expected to include concrete measures aimed at improving residents’ livelihoods through long-term strategies.
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0:00 Introduction and opening
3:05 Five-year plan overview
6:12 Strategic development vision
9:04 Strengthening financial hubs
13:23 Aviation and trade logistics
18:15 Innovation and technology
21:56 Industrial modernization
24:45 Talent and cultural exchange
28:41 Northern metropolis expansion
40:51 Greater Bay Area integration
51:34 Social well-being and health
58:51 Housing and urban development
1:11:49 Governance and security
1:18:54 ...
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- Takeaways from Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and 2026 policy address
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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Hong Kong leader John Lee unveiled the city’s first five-year plan on Wednesday, along with his annual policy address. The South China Morning Post highlights the key takeaways from both documents.
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- Title
- Cruise ship arrives in Japan to house Asian Games athletes
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
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The Italian cruise ship Costa Serena docked in the Japanese city of Nagoya on Tuesday to house about 4,000 officials and athletes at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. There have been complaints about the games’ accommodation after local organisers opted not to build a dedicated athletes’ village to house the 17,000 participants and officials.
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