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WORLDJul 22China neighbour calls police after mistaking ‘stinky fart vinegar’ for rotting corpseA tenant in a residential block in southern China called the police, reporting a smell resembling corpses in their building. It turned out that the odour was actually coming from a neighbour cooking with Guangdong’s traditional stinky vinegar. On July 14, a woman in Guangdong province, surnamed Chen, posted about someone calling the police to check on her home. She stated: “My neighbour thought I was cooking a dead body,” while tagging “the power of stinky vinegar.” The neighbour reportedly...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 22Japan seeks Southeast Asia sea lanes to avoid troubled waters in regionJapan is turning to five lesser-used straits in Southeast Asia as insurance against the next maritime shock, with plans to create detailed nautical charts for ships to navigate through these waters and bring vital goods to its economy. Tokyo would work with Indonesia and the Philippines to chart their respective straits, the foreign ministry told the Yomiuri newspaper, as it stepped up efforts to mitigate disruption to global trade arising from the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. The...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 21Mexican high schoolers win 5 medals at the prestigious International Mathematical Olympiad in ChinaBeyond the medal winners, Andrea Sarahi Cascante Duarte of Morelos (an honorable mention winner) received a special award for achieving the most total points among all female participants in the Americas. The post Mexican high schoolers win 5 medals at the prestigious International Mathematical Olympiad in China appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
WORLDJul 21China security partner Solomon Islands to sign US Coast Guard patrol dealThe Solomon Islands, widely considered China’s closest security partner in the South Pacific, will soon sign a deal allowing the US Coast Guard to patrol its waters with local police aboard, Prime Minister Matthew Wale announced on a trip to Washington to strengthen bilateral ties. While the South Pacific nation has deepened its ties with China over the past few years, particularly following the signing of a secret security pact in 2022, Wale’s visit underscored efforts to strengthen maritime...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 21Hong Kong police arrest 991 in crackdown on illegal gambling during World CupHong Kong police arrested 991 people and discovered betting records amounting to HK$365 million (US$46.5 million) during a crackdown on illegal gambling during the World Cup. The force said on Tuesday that it raided 249 premises suspected of being linked to illegal gambling during its enforcement campaign in June and July that targeted activities surrounding the global sporting event. Officers arrested 645 men and 346 women, aged between 16 and 93, on suspicion of offences including engaging in...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 21Taiwan opens door to Starlink – but now it must wait to see if Elon Musk is ready to enterTaiwan has cleared the way for overseas satellite internet providers such as Starlink to operate on the island – a move analysts said could strengthen military and civilian communications if conventional networks were disrupted in a conflict with mainland China. On Tuesday, the island’s legislature approved an amendment to the Telecommunications Management Act that would exempt satellite communications operators from foreign ownership caps and the requirement to have a Taiwanese chair. The...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 21Taiwan Journalists Find a Taste of Home in Hainan Tropical Fruit Wonderland - 南海网Taiwanese journalists reportedly discovered a familiar cultural experience in Hainan's tropical fruit region, highlighting cross-strait interactions through shared interests.hinews.cn · China
WORLDJul 21Ex-Hong Kong fencer jailed 41 months for role in laundering HK$10.6 millionA former Hong Kong fencer has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison for laundering more than HK$10 million (US$1.27 million), saying in mitigation that he opened the mule accounts to “make a quick buck”. The District Court on Tuesday heard the guilty pleas from Chiu Man-to, 26, who admitted to laundering a total of HK$10.6 million through five bank accounts under his name between August 4 and 27, 2021. Chiu, who was a professional athlete until 2024, said in his mitigation that...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 21Hong Kong retains 17th spot among top cities for students but high costs hurtHong Kong has retained its 17th place among the world’s top destinations for students, but British rankings firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has said that high living costs along with the steepest tuition fees in East Asia continue to deter international applicants. QS also identified limited international diversity and a persistent shortage of accommodation for students as key challenges for the city. In the QS Best Student Cities list for 2027, which provides an overview of the best places to...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 21Malaysia’s US$500 million warship, Philippines’ Pax Silica AI hub: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Malaysia’s US$500 million warship set for delivery, minus the missiles Malaysia’s navy is preparing to take delivery of a warship fully equipped for anti-submarine, anti-air and electronic warfare – everything, that is, except a way to sink an enemy ship. 2. Did fear of...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 21Nigerian students emerge champions at 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in ChinaTeam Nigeria has emerged victorious at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai, China, winning the Gold Award in the Middle School Group category. The post Nigerian students emerge champions at 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in China appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDJul 21Patrick Tse’s death marks fading of Hong Kong cinema’s golden eraThe death of veteran actor Patrick Tse Yin at 89 marks the loss of one of the last icons from Hong Kong’s cinematic golden era, a time when the city’s movie industry held sway across Southeast Asia. Charles Cheung Chi-wai, an associate professor at Hong Kong Baptist University’s humanities and creative writing department, said the glittering cohort of stars in the 1960s helped cement the city’s reputation as the “Hollywood of the East”. Tse’s son, Nicholas Tse Ting-fung, and daughter, Jennifer...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 21Looking south of Singapore : a new vision for partnership with IndonesiaThis article explores a new vision for partnership between Singapore and Indonesia, focusing on relations south of Singapore. It suggests potential developments in regional cooperation.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
WORLDJul 21Yual Reath : 2 . 28m jump secures Games spot after Tokyo struggle | Narromine NewsYual Reath has secured a spot in an upcoming Games with a 2.28-meter jump, following a previous struggle in Tokyo. This is a sports achievement update reported by Narromine News.narrominenewsonline.com.au · Australia
WORLDJul 21In Indonesia’s island paradise, slavery remains a daily realityTwo hours from the tourist beaches of Bali, slavery is alive and well on the Indonesian island of Sumba, where people are still born into bondage. They work from dawn to dusk without pay, are passed on in marriage, and are sometimes beaten and raped by their masters. Yet most are resigned to their fate because their status “cannot be wiped away”, as one young slave – or ata – Kanisius Kanyali Hambarita said. Slavery has been illegal in what is now Indonesia for more than 160 years, but it...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 21To prosper, China must become a magnet for international studentsLast month, 12.9 million students in China sat for the National Higher Education Entrance Examination, or gaokao, the number sliding for a second year, and down from 13.3 million last year. Given that births have fallen below 8 million annually to a record low, in 18 years, the country’s more than 3,100 universities will find themselves fighting over an even smaller cohort. This will coincide with a growing global competition for talent. In a knowledge-driven economy, the countries that prosper...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 21Chinese tourists blamed for overtourism in Japan Kyoto despite huge fall in arrivalsChinese tourists are being blamed for overtourism in Kyoto, Japan, even though there has been a significant decrease in overall tourist arrivals. This addresses a public perception issue related to tourism.scmp.com · China
WORLDJul 21Chinese tourists blamed for overtourism in Japan’s Kyoto despite huge fall in arrivalsChinese tourists are being unfairly blamed for Kyoto’s overtourism crisis, according to a new report, even as data shows mainland visitor numbers have fallen sharply amid worsening ties between China and Japan. The report released earlier this month by the Kyoto City Tourism Association’s destination management organisation said many local residents assumed crowded public transport, congestion at popular sights and rising hotel prices were being driven by mainland Chinese tour groups. But...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 20Hong Kong Palace Museum partners with Uzbek cultural centre for future projectsThe Hong Kong Palace Museum signed a deal with Uzbekistan’s Islamic Civilisation Centre on Monday to collaborate on future exhibitions, academic research and other projects. The signing ceremony on Monday also marked the first official reciprocal visit by a Central Asian cultural institution since Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu led a delegation to the region last month. Dr Louis Ng Chi-wa, director of the Palace Museum and a member of the delegation, said the memorandum of understanding would...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 20Hong Kong court tells jury to acquit 14 in alleged triad gangster murder caseA Hong Kong court has ordered the release of 14 defendants charged over the alleged murder of a former triad gangster five years ago, finding that prosecutors had failed to prove the deceased sustained fatal head injuries as a result of deliberate assaults rather than from boxing bouts at his gym. The High Court on Monday directed a jury to acquit the defendants of all charges after ruling the evidence was too weak to draw any inference regarding the circumstances of the alleged offence between...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 20‘Unmistakable spirit’: veteran Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse dies at 89Veteran Hong Kong actor, film director and producer Patrick Tse Yin has died at the age of 89. His daughter, Jennifer Tse, announced the star’s death in a Facebook post, writing: “With profound sadness, our family announces the passing of our beloved father, Patrick Tse. “He passed away peacefully at the hospital, surrounded by the love of his family, after a period of declining health. “Our father lived a remarkable and accomplished life, not only as an actor and artist, but as someone who...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 20Japan group begins search for WWII remains in PingtungA group from Japan has initiated a search in Pingtung for the remains of individuals from World War II.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
WORLDJul 20Japan group begins search for WWII remains in PingtungA group from Japan has initiated a search in Pingtung for the remains of individuals from World War II.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
WORLDJul 20Hong Kong dermatologist gets suspended punishment for clinic adverts on RedNoteA Hong Kong dermatologist has received a suspended punishment after being found guilty of professional misconduct by the Medical Council for failing to prevent improper advertising on the mainland Chinese social media platform RedNote. The medical watchdog said on Monday that Dr Tinny Ho Tin-yee could be struck off the practitioners’ register for six months if she failed to complete the three-year probationary period without incident. She was convicted of sanctioning, acquiescing to, or failing...South China Morning Post
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