Jack Ma replies to Alibaba employee’s letter lamenting ‘company disease’
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3314089/jack-ma-replies-alibaba-employees-letter-lamenting-big-company-disease?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
Jack Ma replies to Alibaba employee’s letter lamenting ‘company disease’
The Alibaba founder highlights ‘changes’ in the company’s development as it embarks on an ambitious AI strategy.
Chinese vessel grounding: concern in Philippines over new grey-zone tactic
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3314094/grounded-chinese-ship-near-philippine-held-island-sparks-concerns-more-grey-zone-tactics?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
Chinese vessel grounding: concern in Philippines over new grey-zone tactic
Experts say China could be ‘testing’ the Philippines’ operational response amid mounting pressure over Manila’s recent defence partnerships.
After heated London talks, where do China-US trade relations stand?
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South China Morning Post
After heated London talks, where do China-US trade relations stand?
Washington and Beijing have said the negotiations have led to consensus, though Chinese officials have shared fewer details.
China’s fitness grandma, maths genius gets millions of fans: 5 trending stories
https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3313926/chinas-fitness-grandma-maths-genius-gets-millions-fans-5-trending-stories?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
China’s fitness grandma, maths genius gets millions of fans: 5 trending stories
From a grandmother inspiring with her fitness to a prodigy’s first social media account, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Pianist Aristo Sham ‘overwhelmed’ by Hong Kong response to his contest win
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3314107/thank-you-hong-kong-says-pianist-aristo-sham-after-historic-van-cliburn-competition-win?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3314107/thank-you-hong-kong-says-pianist-aristo-sham-after-historic-van-cliburn-competition-win?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Pianist Aristo Sham ‘overwhelmed’ by Hong Kong response to his contest win
29-year-old hails support from home city, quality of its music teaching and especially that of his piano teacher, looks forward to Asia tour.
Hong Kong exhibition opens to mark fifth anniversary of national security law
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South China Morning Post
Hong Kong exhibition opens to mark 5th anniversary of national security law
Minister Chris Tang says 326 people have been arrested under Hong Kong’s two security laws as of June 1.
BTS’ Jungkook faces break-in attempt hours after South Korean military discharge
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3314114/bts-jungkook-faces-break-attempt-hours-after-military-discharge-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
BTS’ Jungkook faces break-in attempt hours after South Korean military discharge
The Chinese fan was caught trying to gain entry into his Seoul flat by repeatedly pressing the keypad door lock.
Chinese man impresses many by building lift to access 5th-floor home
https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3313772/chinese-man-impresses-many-building-own-lift-reach-5th-floor-home-costing-us1100?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3313772/chinese-man-impresses-many-building-own-lift-reach-5th-floor-home-costing-us1100?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Chinese man impresses many by building lift to access 5th-floor home
Wang dedicates a full year for project from conducting research, purchasing materials to designing, assembling system all by himself.
China’s photonic chip debut to power AI, 6G and quantum computing push: expert
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3314048/chinas-photonic-chip-debut-power-ai-6g-and-quantum-computing-advances-expert-says?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3314048/chinas-photonic-chip-debut-power-ai-6g-and-quantum-computing-advances-expert-says?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
China’s photonic chip debut to power AI, 6G and quantum computing push: expert
TFLN wafer line is well-positioned for aggressive push into cloud and supercomputing, AI model training and inference, expert says.
Chinese premier says officials must adapt to ‘complex and severe’ situation
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South China Morning Post
Chinese premier says officials must adapt to ‘complex and severe’ situation
Premier Li Qiang says China’s path to modernisation remains ‘heavy and difficult’ amid mounting external challenges.
Massed drone deployments part of military modernisation: China’s PLA Daily
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South China Morning Post
Massed drone deployments part of military modernisation: China’s PLA Daily
Article urges innovative use of unmanned systems and highlights their ‘decisive and dominant’ role in future conflicts.
Teen star of Hong Kong documentary on DSE exams convicted of theft again
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3314139/teen-star-hong-kong-film-dse-exams-convicted-theft-again?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3314139/teen-star-hong-kong-film-dse-exams-convicted-theft-again?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Teen star of Hong Kong film on DSE exams convicted of theft again
Tang Ngai-hong, 19, pleads guilty to stealing bag of fruit and two packets of potato chips from supermarket in Quarry Bay.
Firefighters put out blaze in busy Hong Kong shopping district
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3314144/fire-erupts-busy-hong-kong-shopping-district-smoke-billowing-streets?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3314144/fire-erupts-busy-hong-kong-shopping-district-smoke-billowing-streets?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Fire erupts in Hong Kong shopping district, with smoke billowing into streets
Post reporter observes smoke coming from what appears to be ground floor of Causeway Bay’s Apartment O flats near Eton Tower.
Hong Kong flights to 2 Japanese cities cut over sluggish tourism and quake fears
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3314148/hong-kong-airlines-cuts-japan-routes-over-sluggish-tourism-and-tremor-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3314148/hong-kong-airlines-cuts-japan-routes-over-sluggish-tourism-and-tremor-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong flights to 2 Japanese cities cut over sluggish tourism and quake fears
Hong Kong Airlines says affected passengers can rebook for other destinations, while those opting for refunds will be offered travel vouchers.
Not just robots: China’s high-end 3D printers shine at Europe’s top tech fair
https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3314146/paris-vivatech-chinas-industrial-3d-printing-firms-target-europe?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
Not just robots: China’s high-end 3D printers shine at Europe’s top tech fair
Chinese firms optimistic about rising EU demand, as trade war narrows access to US market.
Ant International and Ant Digital to seek stablecoin licences in Hong Kong
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3314150/chinese-fintech-giant-ant-international-seek-stablecoin-licence-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3314150/chinese-fintech-giant-ant-international-seek-stablecoin-licence-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Ant International and Ant Digital to seek stablecoin licences in Hong Kong
The two Ant units’ move aligns with its global ambitions as other companies, including rival JD.com, line up to issue fiat-backed cryptocurrencies.
From a shepherd to world-renowned scientist, Xie Yimin leaves Australia for China
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3314119/shepherd-world-renowned-scientist-xie-yimin-leaves-australia-china?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
From a shepherd to world-renowned scientist, Xie Yimin leaves Australia for China
Globally celebrated scientist who grew up in a poor rural area, now returns to his hometown as dean of Hohai University.
End to inter-Korea ‘loudspeaker war’?
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3314121/end-inter-korea-loudspeaker-war?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3314121/end-inter-korea-loudspeaker-war?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
End to inter-Korea ‘loudspeaker war’?
Pyongyang’s cessation of loudspeaker broadcasts does not signal a shift in its indifferent policy towards ties with Seoul, analysts say.
‘Overflowing with faeces, urine’: 150 dead cats found in Japanese woman’s home
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3314161/150-dead-cats-found-japanese-animal-welfare-volunteers-squalid-home?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3314161/150-dead-cats-found-japanese-animal-welfare-volunteers-squalid-home?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
‘Overflowing with faeces, urine’: 150 dead cats found in Japanese woman’s home
The rescue group staff member had been taking in the cats without its knowledge.
Japan ‘selfie grandma’, Kimiko Nishimoto, dies at 97, famous for quirky photos
https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3314142/japan-selfie-grandma-kimiko-nishimoto-dies-97-rises-fame-72-quirky-portraits?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
Obituary | Japan ‘selfie grandma’, Kimiko Nishimoto, dies at 97, famous for quirky photos
‘Joyful, creative spirit’ who took social media by storm with her sideways look at life leaves a legacy of ‘grace and humour’.