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Liu Zhenli (left) and Zhang Youxia were placed under investigation in January. Photos: Reuters, EPA
Corruption in China

Former top PLA generals expelled from Communist Party for factionalism

Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli are both accused of severe violations of party discipline and suspected of serious duty-related crimes.

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Taiwan

Nearly half of Taiwanese lack confidence in US defence commitments: survey

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China’s Communist Party

Former Shenzhen mayor Qin Weizhong under corruption probe

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China’s Communist Party

Communist Party sets October plenum date as Xi prepares for Trump summit

The Politburo meets early to decide date, allowing Chinese President Xi Jinping to consolidate party affairs before arriving in Washington.

The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party convenes its fourth plenary session in Beijing in October 2025. Photo: Xinhua
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party convenes its fourth plenary session in Beijing in October 2025. Photo: Xinhua
China’s Communist Party

Chinese lawyers offer coaching for when corruption busters come knocking

Suspects should learn what to do before being detained, lawyers say, as they might spend months cut off from legal counsel.

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Taiwan

How will Beijing receive the most senior Taiwan official at Apec events this year?

Hung Sun-han will be the first cabinet-level official under William Lai Ching-te to travel to mainland China.

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Taiwan

Beijing, Taipei need peace deal before reunification, Taiwanese scholar says

An agreement ending hostilities could allow the two sides to discuss the future on an equal footing, Chang Ya-chung.

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Arrangements for Taiwan's governance post-reunification should not be unilateral concessions, Chang Ya-chung says, but the result of joint negotiations, commitments and agreements. Photo: AFP
Arrangements for Taiwan's governance post-reunification should not be unilateral concessions, Chang Ya-chung says, but the result of joint negotiations, commitments and agreements. Photo: AFP
Crime in China

Former director of leading Chinese museum jailed 3 years after art-sale scandal

Xu Huping found to have abused his position at Nanjing Museum and taken bribes, including money and property, state media says.

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US-China relations

ICE death, AI military strike proposal, Huawei trial: 7 US-China relations reads

From a drone ban to birth tourism, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in the first half of September 2026.

Crime in China

Knife attack in China’s Guangzhou leaves multiple people injured

Police apprehend suspect who appeared to target faces as online photos show bloodied victims sitting on ground.

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Police in Guangzhou, in southern China's Guangdong province, have issued a statement saying that a 35-year-old male suspect was arrested. Photo: Handout
Taiwan

Beijing hails Taiwanese scholar’s rare proposal on reunification

Detailed plan on how ‘one country, two systems’ could be applied to the self-ruled island sent to mainland platform on cross-strait issues.

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Beijing’s stance is that Taiwan should reunite with mainland China under "one country, two systems". Photo: AFP
Beijing’s stance is that Taiwan should reunite with mainland China under "one country, two systems". Photo: AFP
China’s Communist Party

Beijing puts a total ban on drones in update to regulations after deadly crash

China’s capital will enforce the country’s toughest rules on UAVs from November 15 but a no-fly zone will be in effect from Sunday.

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China education

Are Chinese students learning English just to ‘tell China’s story’?

With revised textbooks focusing more on Chinese culture, critics worry students are losing sight of the broader world.

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China’s Communist Party

China’s intelligence chief warns of risks from AI in hands of ‘hostile forces’

State data, business secrets and personal privacy are at stake, State Security Minister Chen Yixin warns as he calls for stronger safeguards.

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Chen Yixin has called to establish "a fair and open international AI rules system”. Photo: Weibo
Corruption in China

China’s anti-corruption law is going global. What does it mean for overseas firms?

Beijing’s draft legislation looks like its US precedent but with some far-reaching differences, analysts say.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Taiwan

US wants Taiwan to ‘serve as cannon fodder’ against mainland China: state media

CCTV warning follows comments by de facto US ambassador that the island did not need to show it could win a war outright to deter an attack.

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Internet

China targets ‘toxic’ traffic as viral sensations upend daily life and services

From content creators to organised fan groups, state media and local authorities urge greater awareness of boundaries and restraint.

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China-India relations

Xi in India, bank capital injections, EU-China trade

This week: Xi heads to India for Brics summit, state-owned banks and insurers get 360 billion yuan capital boost and China shows willingness to broker Trump-Kim summit. Next week: EU’s Von der Leyen delivers annual address as China trade deadline looms, defence officials attend Beijing Xiangshan Forum, Fed may raise interest rates, lanterns light up Hong Kong and more.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2025. Photo: PIB/AFP
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2025. Photo: PIB/AFP
Taiwan

Trump threat to Taiwan’s Washington office sparks debate over island’s US policy

Ahead of expected Xi-Trump summit, some in Taiwan question whether Taipei’s funding of American think tanks has become a political liability.

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Accidents and disasters in China

25 dead after fire breaks out on foreign-flagged cargo ship in China’s Qingdao

The vessel was docked for repairs, CCTV report says, as President Xi Jinping orders preventive measures tightened.

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Crime in China

Why is surrogacy in China proving so difficult to ban despite the crackdown?

Undercover investigation leads to allegations of two labs operating illegally, despite the nation’s tough stance against the practice.

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Strict Chinese laws prohibit all forms of commercial surrogacy but the practice continues to resurface. Photo: AFP
China’s Communist Party

China’s ruling party quietly signals social stability push with high-level body

Central Committee social governance group, while not formally announced, has been operational for a while, provincial reports indicate.

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The Central Committee’s Leading Group for Social Governance underscores the growing focus on internal security and grass-roots governance ahead of the 21st Communist Party congress expected to be held next autumn. Photo: AFP
The Central Committee’s Leading Group for Social Governance underscores the growing focus on internal security and grass-roots governance ahead of the 21st Communist Party congress expected to be held next autumn. Photo: AFP
Philanthropy

GBA integration may help mainland China philanthropy sector learn from Hong Kong

City’s experience could ‘drive a major upgrade’ of the philanthropic landscape, experts tell Jockey Club forum.

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Taiwan

Taiwan waits for its new F-16s, still stuck in Hawaii after a fortnight’s delay

No official reason has been given for why the initial two aircraft are yet to leave the Pearl Harbour-Hickam base.

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China’s Communist Party

Young Chinese turn to Mao Zedong for life advice, 50 years after his death

A new generation is embracing Mao’s teachings to cope with modern pressures, but analysts say the trend gives Beijing reason to be wary.

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For Mao Zedong’s most vocal online admirers, the former leader is a symbol of resilience, courage and dedication to the common people. Photo: Eugene Lee
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