China’s moon shot: 2030 crewed lunar mission tests on pace, space agency says
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South China Morning Post
China on pace to land astronauts on moon by 2030, space agency says
Rocket, crew carrier and lander pass key early hurdles with testing ‘progressing smoothly’, as US Artemis programme navigates delays.
From izakaya to haute cuisine: WeChat helps Chinese tourists book tables across Japan
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3307637/izakaya-haute-cuisine-wechat-helps-chinese-tourists-book-tables-across-japan?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
WeChat helps Chinese tourists book tables at 870,000 dining spots across Japan
The Chinese-language version of Tabelog, a popular Japanese restaurant review website, is now available as a mini program on WeChat.
Willing to pay extra for Hong Kong’s Airport Express? Are there cheaper options?
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3307632/willing-pay-extra-hong-kongs-airport-express-are-there-cheaper-options?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Explainer | Willing to pay extra for Hong Kong’s Airport Express? Are there cheaper options?
With the MTR Corporation aiming to increase fares, The Post considers alternatives in getting to and from the airport.
Singapore’s election campaign kicks off with surprises and shifting stakes
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3307641/singapores-election-campaign-kicks-surprises-and-shifting-stakes?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3307641/singapores-election-campaign-kicks-surprises-and-shifting-stakes?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Singapore’s election campaign kicks off with surprises and shifting stakes
Unexpected candidate swaps and a crowded Tampines GRC signal a more unpredictable election than many anticipated.
Malaysia football urged to fix unpaid salaries crisis: ‘I am going home without any money’
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3307640/malaysia-football-urged-fix-unpaid-salaries-crisis-i-am-going-home-without-any-money?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
‘Going home without money’: Malaysia football urged to fix unpaid salaries crisis
The need for reforms arises amid growing grievances from players and coaches, with one footballer claiming he has not been paid for nine months.
The world has lost a pope dedicated to the poor and the planet
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South China Morning Post
Opinion | The world has lost a pope dedicated to the poor and the planet
From promoting climate justice to supporting migrants, Pope Francis genuinely practised the ‘preferential option for the poor’.
Can Kashmir’s fragile peace survive? India’s Modi faces crisis after tourist massacre
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3307643/can-kashmirs-fragile-peace-survive-indias-modi-faces-crisis-after-tourist-massacre?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3307643/can-kashmirs-fragile-peace-survive-indias-modi-faces-crisis-after-tourist-massacre?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Can Kashmir’s fragile peace survive? India’s Modi faces crisis after deadly attack
Critics say the killings erode the BJP’s claims of restoring calm since revoking the region’s special status.
A Chinese cave explorer found something extraordinary. Now he fears it will be destroyed
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South China Morning Post
A Chinese cave expert found something extraordinary. He fears it will be wrecked
Experts say newly found karst cave has sediment ‘gene pool’ that hasn’t been seen before, but it needs to be protected before it’s too late.
Travellers in Thailand will now need ‘arrival card’ as Netflix’s White Lotus boosts tourism
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3307645/travellers-thailand-will-now-need-arrival-card-netflixs-white-lotus-boosts-tourism?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
Travellers in Thailand will need ‘arrival card’ as White Lotus boosts tourism
The reintroduction of the digital arrival card from May 1 aims to streamline immigration processes and reduce waiting times.
German firms in China count cost of rising US-China trade tensions
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3307604/german-companies-china-count-cost-rising-sino-us-trade-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3307604/german-companies-china-count-cost-rising-sino-us-trade-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Survey finds 86% of German firms in China affected by tariff increases
While many are adopting a wait-and-see approach, 38% are stepping up localisation efforts in China.
Japan’s Nissan looks to export China-made electric cars in global expansion push
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3307634/japans-nissan-looks-export-china-made-electric-cars-global-expansion-push?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3307634/japans-nissan-looks-export-china-made-electric-cars-global-expansion-push?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Japan’s Nissan looks to export China-made electric cars in global expansion push
Nissan displayed two new vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Show on Wednesday as part of an effort to launch 10 new-energy vehicles by mid-2027.
Trump ‘panicking’ over tariffs, China’s biggest warships on show: SCMP daily highlights
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3307642/trump-panicking-over-tariffs-chinas-biggest-warships-show-scmp-daily-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
Trump ‘panicking’ over tariffs, China’s warships on show: SCMP daily highlights
From Trump hinting at an easing of China tariffs to a Hongkonger in space, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
Thailand, criticised over Bangkok building collapse, to test mobile alerts
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3307647/thailand-test-mobile-alerts-after-bangkok-building-collapse-criticism?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3307647/thailand-test-mobile-alerts-after-bangkok-building-collapse-criticism?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Bangkok to trial disaster alerts after Myanmar quake criticism
The system will use three mobile networks to send warning messages in Thai and English, accompanied by a siren.
Geely’s Zeekr debuts luxury SUV as Chinese auto giant takes on Mercedes-Benz, BMW
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3307636/geelys-zeekr-debuts-luxury-suv-chinese-auto-giant-takes-mercedes-benz-bmw?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3307636/geelys-zeekr-debuts-luxury-suv-chinese-auto-giant-takes-mercedes-benz-bmw?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Geely’s Zeekr debuts luxury SUV as Chinese auto giant takes on Mercedes, BMW
Regarding global expansion plans, tariffs will be the ‘number one factor’ to be considered when entering a new market, Zeekr says.
No-shows at Shanghai car expo reflect brutal competition in mainland market
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3307649/no-shows-shanghai-car-expo-reflect-brutal-competition-mainland-market?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3307649/no-shows-shanghai-car-expo-reflect-brutal-competition-mainland-market?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
No-shows at Shanghai car expo reflect brutal mainland competition
Hyundai, Hozon, Jaguar Land Rover, Polestar and nearly a dozen other marques miss the world’s largest auto event.
China fires back after White House site pushes Covid-19 ‘lab leak’ theory
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3307652/china-fires-back-after-white-house-site-pushes-covid-19-lab-leak-theory?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
China fires back after White House site pushes Covid-19 ‘lab leak’ theory
China accuses Washington of fabricating theory that coronavirus came from Wuhan laboratory, suggests it came from US instead.
Hong Kong supporting European business collaboration surge in Qianhai
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3307654/hong-kong-play-key-role-european-business-collaboration-amid-trade-war?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3307654/hong-kong-play-key-role-european-business-collaboration-amid-trade-war?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong to play key role in European business collaboration amid trade war
Changing dynamic of the US-China trade war has resulted in European business chambers seeking out opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.
European Parliament in ‘final stages’ of talks with China to remove sanctions on lawmakers
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3307667/european-parliament-final-stages-talks-china-remove-sanctions?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3307667/european-parliament-final-stages-talks-china-remove-sanctions?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
European Parliament in ‘final stage’ talks with China to drop lawmaker sanctions
‘It has always been the EP’s intention to have sanctions lifted and resume relations with China,’ spokesperson says.
Trump says Ukraine peace deal ‘very close’ but slams Zelensky’s Crimea stance
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3307666/trump-says-ukraine-peace-deal-very-close-slams-zelenskys-crimea-stance?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3307666/trump-says-ukraine-peace-deal-very-close-slams-zelenskys-crimea-stance?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Trump says Ukraine peace deal ‘very close’ but slams Zelensky’s Crimea stance
The Ukrainian president refuses to cede the territory to Russia as a condition for ending the conflict.
Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo rape retrial opens with added allegations from ex-model
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3307669/harvey-weinsteins-metoo-rape-retrial-opens-added-allegations-ex-model?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3307669/harvey-weinsteins-metoo-rape-retrial-opens-added-allegations-ex-model?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Weinstein’s #MeToo rape retrial opens with added allegations from ex-model
The film mogul’s 2020 conviction, a watershed moment for the movement against sexual misconduct, was thrown out by a court last year.