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Islamic State 'now planning terror attacks on Asian soil'
Malaysia and Indonesia are warning of a fresh terror threat from
Islamist militants who have joined the al-Qaeda offshoot that has seized
territory in Iraq and Syria.Monday, 11 August, 2014, 9:15am
Japan, China foreign ministers discuss how to improve soured relations
Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Japan to "make practical efforts
to overcome existing political obstacles between the two sides", as he
held an "informal" meeting with his Japanese counterpart.11 Aug 2014 - 8:10am 2 comments More on Sino-Japanese relations
Fugitive Hong Kong-based human-trafficking suspect invested in child-monitoring app
A Hong Kong-based Japanese man wanted by Thai police for alleged
human trafficking helped to create an application for mobile devices
designed to monitor the movement of children and their family members.11 Aug 2014 - 7:28am
Silence observed for victims of Yunnan earthquake
Yunnan province observed a three-minute silence yesterday morning
to remember those lost in the devastating earthquake in Ludian county.11 Aug 2014 - 5:27am
'Disruptive' passenger forces London-bound flight back to Hong Kong
New
A rowdy passenger forced a London-bound Virgin Atlantic flight back to Hong Kong in the early hours of Monday morning.11 Aug 2014 - 10:34am
Offer of big rewards for terrorism tip-offs met with doubt by public
Beijing's plan to recruit up to 100,000 volunteers as "anti-terror
informants" has been met with doubt by some members of the public.11 Aug 2014 - 9:17am
State power firm snapping up grids across Europe
The European Commission has long wanted the continent's power grids
to work in unison, so far to little avail. But a regional power network
could soon be a reality, courtesy of the State Grid Corporation of
China.11 Aug 2014 - 5:27am
Taiwan's cabinet accepts minister's resignation over Kaohsiung gas blasts
Taiwan's cabinet said it had accepted the resignation of the
economics minister who stepped down to try to ease political gridlock in
the aftermath of gas explosions that killed 30 people and injured more
than 300.11 Aug 2014 - 5:27am
Asean nations 'seriously concerned' by increased South China Sea tensions
Southeast Asian countries yesterday expressed concerns over "increased tensions" in the South China Sea and called for an early conclusion to the code-of-conduct talks with China.11 Aug 2014 - 8:45am 1 comment
Nigerian staying at Hong Kong's Chungking Mansions tests negative for Ebola
Update The deadliest Ebola epidemic in history continued its spread, as a brief scare in Hong Kong highlighted the risk of an outbreak in the city.11 Aug 2014 - 10:22am 16 comments
Palestinians accept Egyptian plan for 72-hour truce in fighting with Israel
11 Aug 2014 - 6:40am 1 comment
More Headlines
- US police killing of black youth triggers protest by hundreds
- Hundreds of Nigerians who fled Boko Haram attackers in need of food
- 20,000 Yazidis flee to safety
- Pope Francis heads to South Korea with message of peace
- Japanese and N Korean foreign ministers talk about abductions, missiles
- 'Treat cyber crime like deadly disease': security experts call for aggressive government action
- Currency union 'not in Scotland's interests', says: Alistair Darling
- Hispanic children the fastest growing numbers in US public schools system
- Hawaii's tourists relax on the beach as storm-hit residents struggle
- US woman caught smuggling US$41,000 to Philippines
- Vinneo project aims to liberate the flavours of French wines
- Chess champion Garry Kasparov plots move against rival Kirsan Ilyumzhinov
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Leader
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Insight
Authorities must prepare for worst-case scenarios of Occupy Central
By failing to prepare," said Benjamin Franklin, "you are preparing
to fail." As the much hyped plan by activists to occupy the Central
district, in the hope of forcing Beijing to grant their demands for
universal suffrage, draws ever closer, the authorities will be readying
themselves.11 Aug 2014 - 4:08am
Focus
SCMP Debate: What say will voters have in nominating 2017 chief executive candidates?
Every Hong Kong voter will get to cast a ballot in the 2017 chief
executive election. But what say will they have in nominating
candidates? We asked politicians, business leaders and academics.11 Aug 2014 - 8:40am
Harry's View
11 Aug 2014
Hong Kong
'Disruptive' passenger forces London-bound flight back to Hong Kong
New A rowdy passenger forced a London-bound Virgin Atlantic flight back to Hong Kong in the early hours of Monday morning.11 Aug 2014 - 10:06am
HEALTH
11 Aug 2014 - 10:22am 16 comments
Nigerian staying at Hong Kong's Chungking Mansions tests negative for Ebola
Update The deadliest Ebola epidemic in history continued its spread, as a brief scare in Hong Kong highlighted the risk of an outbreak in the city.11 Aug 2014 - 10:22am 16 comments
More Hong Kong news
- Fugitive Hong Kong-based human-trafficking suspect invested in child-monitoring app
- Democrats won't join 'consensus' petition
- Solicitors under pressure as Law Society president vote approaches
- 'I'm not a spy', says Jimmy Lai's right-hand man Mark Simon
- SCMP Debate: What say will voters have in nominating 2017 chief executive candidates?
China
DIPLOMACY
Japan, China foreign ministers discuss how to improve soured relations
Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Japan to "make practical efforts to overcome existing political obstacles between the two sides", as he held an "informal" meeting with his Japanese counterpart.11 Aug 2014 - 8:10am 2 comments More on Sino-Japanese relations
DISASTER
11 Aug 2014 - 5:27am
Silence observed for victims of Yunnan earthquake
Yunnan province observed a three-minute silence yesterday morning to remember those lost in the devastating earthquake in Ludian county.11 Aug 2014 - 5:27am
More China news
- State power firm snapping up grids across Europe
- Taiwan's cabinet accepts minister's resignation over Kaohsiung gas blasts
- 18 people 'surrender' over attacks in Xinjiang
- Beijing warns all outside Asean against involvement in South China Sea disputes
- China's development of a new long-range missile is a significant boost for the military, say analysts
Asia
SOUTH CHINA SEA
Asean nations 'seriously concerned' by increased South China Sea tensions
Southeast Asian countries yesterday expressed concerns over "increased tensions" in the South China Sea and called for an early conclusion to the code-of-conduct talks with China.11 Aug 2014 - 8:45am 1 comment
Islamic State 'now planning terror attacks on Asian soil'
Malaysia and Indonesia are warning of a fresh terror threat from Islamist militants who have joined the al-Qaeda offshoot that has seized territory in Iraq and Syria.11 Aug 2014 - 9:15am
More Asia news
- Cambodia's killing fields: the 'story' becomes history
- Pope Francis heads to South Korea with message of peace
- Japan orders 1.6m to flee Typhoon Halong; one dead, travel chaos
- Japanese and N Korean foreign ministers talk about abductions, missiles
- Kerry warns Myanmar against backsliding on human rights
World
MIDDLE EAST
Palestinians accept Egyptian plan for 72-hour truce in fighting with Israel
Israel has accepted a new Gaza ceasefire proposed by Egyptian mediators and will send negotiators to Cairo today if the truce holds, Israeli officials said.11 Aug 2014 - 6:40am 1 comment
AVIATION
11 Aug 2014 - 3:07am
Iranian airliner crashes near Tehran airport, 39 dead
A regional passenger plane assembled in Iran crashed yesterday while taking off from the capital, killing 39 and injuring another nine onboard.11 Aug 2014 - 3:07am
More World news
China Insider
Anti-terrorism
Are beards and burqas the right target in China’s battle against radical Islam?
8 Aug 2014 5 comments
ENVIRONMENT
Shark fin vendors report 82 per cent drop in sales after anti-corruption campaign
7 Aug 2014 3 comments
ESPIONAGE
‘No need to over-interpret’ spy probe on Canadian couple, says Chinese diplomat
6 Aug 2014 2 comments
OVERSEAS CHINESE
Chinese embassy tells merchants in S Africa to arm themselves after deadly robberies
5 Aug 2014 4 comments
ESPIONAGE
‘It’s wildly absurd’: Son of Canadian Christian activists held in China spying probe dismisses allegations
6 Aug 2014 13 comments
MEDIA
Chinese journalist who accused officials released after nearly a year in detention
4 Aug 2014 2 comments
CELEBRITY
‘I like to show off’: Chinese celebrity Guo Meimei confesses to prostitution, gambling charges on state TV
5 Aug 2014 25 comments
VIRAL VIDEOS
Kim Jong-un, Obama, and even the PLA are all dancing to China's newest viral music video
2 Aug 2014 6 comments
CRIME
Q&A: Hong Kong a hub for illegal gambling, says FIFA’s former head of security Chris Eaton
1 Aug 2014
MYANMAR
Myanmar court slaps prison sentences on eight Chinese militants accused of murder
31 Jul 2014
Business
THE VIEW
A ‘smart bubble’ of stupid geniuses has taken over the markets
Video It seems only a generation or so ago a character in Michael Lewis’ Liar’s Poker could roam the pages of the book whistling a tune from The Wizard of Oz: “If only I had a brain.”11 Aug 2014 - 10:20am
ACQUISITIONS
11 Aug 2014 - 10:25am
Brightoil completes purchase of Bohai Bay oil blocks
Hong Kong-listed Brightoil Petroleum has announced the finalisation of a US$1 billion acquisition of oil blocks in northeast China from Anadarko Petroleum.11 Aug 2014 - 10:25am
More Business news
- OOIL turns around to a US$181m profit
- Stock through train curbs dent hopes for boost to HKEx turnover
- China's steel industry burdened by overcapacity, workers baulk at shutting plants
- Lawsuit against China Everbright Securities may tarnish through train stock scheme
- Share buy-backs decline in Hong Kong after five years of boom
Property
PROPERTY
Land sale attracts keen interest as developers bank on smaller flats
The tender for two residential sites in the New Territories received an overwhelming response yesterday, a fresh sign of confidence among developers that demand for smaller flats will stay strong over the next three years.9 Aug 2014 - 8:04am
PROPERTY
9 Aug 2014 - 3:41am 1 comment
Government not serious about lower home prices, developer says
Mainland developers are growing frustrated with the disconnect between the government's measures to cool property prices and its reluctance to allow those for development sites, a crucial source of local authorities' revenue, to decline.9 Aug 2014 - 3:41am 1 comment
More Property news
- Average home prices in Hong Kong hit another record
- For sale: HK$819m house on Hong Kong's Peak is world’s most expensive per square foot
- China land sale revenue falls despite easing of home purchase curbs
- Chinese buying of Australian homes surges
- 13 property agencies boycott SouFun over website’s fees
First rule of Street Fighter - keep changing
Fighters meet in an exotic location for a battle to the death. They hail from all parts of the globe, from Japanese warriors to American brawlers, Russian wrestlers and Indian mystics.10 Aug 2014 - 12:34pm More on LIFE
Tornado film whips up a storm
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Collectors preference for library wines means more on the shelves in the future
Now that buying wines en primeur is no longer de rigueur, it seems that "museum release", "late release" or "library" wines are coming into fashion with collectors.8 Aug 2014 - 8:53am More on LIFE
Omega-3 fatty acid heart benefits still unproven after decades of research
In the 1970s, a pair of Danish researchers ventured north of the Arctic Circle and into medical lore. Studying a scattered Inuit population, they concluded that eating plenty of fish and other marine animals protected this group from heart disease.10 Aug 2014 - 4:41am 1 comment
Sport
Rory McIlroy overcomes shaky start and strong challenges to clinch PGA Championship
Pre-tournament favourite Rory McIlroy recovered from a stumbling start to overcome a series of challengers and clinch his fourth major title by a shot at the PGA Championship on Sunday.11 Aug 2014 - 10:26am
Arsenal outgun City with dominant display in Community Shield
Arsenal delivered a rousing demonstration of their Premier League title credentials by overwhelming league champions Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday.11 Aug 2014 - 1:06am
MOTOR RACING
Nascar ace Tony Stewart kills driver in tragic collision in upstate New York
11 Aug 2014More Sport news
Magazines
Help for the helpers: New Hong Kong employment agency aims to stamp out 'modern-day slavery'
Failed by the system, many domestic helpers are forced into debt bondage - or modern-day slavery - by unscrupulous recruiters. Now, an ethical employment agency is seeking to protect them.11 Aug 2014 - 9:19am 2 comments
Tricks and stones: the gem traders of Chanthaburi
Unregulated mining stripped Chanthaburi of its authentic gemstones. Now the ethically dubious techniques that are sustaining trade in the Thai town are threatening the industry. Words and pictures by Luke Duggleby.9 Aug 2014 - 11:18pm
Cover-up at Kai Tak? Allies 'caused Hong Kong plane crash that killed 19 to assassinate British investigator'
10 Aug 2014 2 commentsMore Magazines news
- Christian Louboutin launches nail polish and shoes collection
- Designer builds vintage home on the island of Ibiza
- Luxury pool with a view
- How to party all week long in Hong Kong: best happy hours, theme nights and deals revealed
- Morgan Freeman is often cast as the voice of authority, and 'Lucy' is no different
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