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Want to learn more about China first-hand, from reporters on the ground? In every episode, we take a deep-dive into a specific topic, mixing independent reporting and exclusive interviews to bring you unique insights into an emerging potential superpower. Now, we’re featuring regular updates on the coronavirus pandemic from across the country. Brought to you by the South China Morning Post.
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The world's greatest adventurers tell their best story from the road. Each episode is cut documentary style and set to music and cinematic effects to create an immersive storytelling experience. 'Best travel podcasts 2020'- The Guardian, 'Thrilling Stuff'-Sunday Times, 'Ear Candy for Listeners' - Washington Post
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Eat Drink Asia is an award-winning podcast by the South China Morning Post that deep dives into the forgotten history of some of Asia's most popular dishes that have gone global. Discover the human story behind some of Asia's most loved foods, drinks and condiments with SCMP journalists, as they speak with chefs, restaurateurs and food experts from across the region.
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A daily digest of the top China stories.
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The South China Morning Post political economy team analyse the latest economic data from China, delve deep into the ongoing US-China trade and tech war, and examine China's changing economic relationship with Europe, Africa and the Indo-Pacific. Hear deep background on Beijing's political machinations and how they affect policy and its global diplomacy.
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In-depth discussions with SCMP journalists and editors about how they are covering the world’s biggest news, and what’s happening behind the scenes. Brought to you by the South China Morning Post.
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A deep discussion of video games from a player's perspective, with two hardcore players breaking down their favorite games. Brought to you by Abacus from South China Morning Post.
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Morning Studio podcasts are brought to you by the South China Morning Post's commercial content team. In partnership with global brands, we aim to bring you engaging storytelling, featuring influential voices that are making a mark on the future of Asia.
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Inside China Tech is brought to you by the South China Morning Post's on-the-ground reporters who explore China's ever-evolving tech scene, bringing essential tech background, trends, and analysis from China straight to listeners.
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SCMP presents Charmaine Chan in conversation with authors from around the world, talking about their books, their craft and what inspires them to write. Charmaine is the South China Morning Post’s Literary Editor and an award-winning journalist. Each episode of the Post Books Podcast is accompanied by related articles in SCMP's Post Magazine.
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Whether you run, jump, cycle, swim or climb, listen in each fortnight as your hosts Mark Agnew and Mary Hui chat with key figures in trail running and adventure sports about the big issues they are facing. Brought to you by the South China Morning Post.
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Politics, geopolitics, economics, arts, and current affairs Constable has an extensive broadcasting background. He presented the Wall Street Journal's flagship daily TV show for many years and frequently hosted the syndicated John Batchelor radio show in New York. You'll find his written work in The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Time, Forbes.com, Fortune, the New York Post, the New York Sun, and the South China Morning Post. He co-authored the award-winning book "WSJ Guide to the 50 Economi ...
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Your Voice, Hong Kong brings you a different spin on important issues - they're told entirely through the voices of young people. Join us as we speak with the future leaders and change makers of our world.
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What better way to amplify the voices of our city's youth than a podcast featuring Hong Kong students? From personal reflections to opinions on the metaverse, this bite-sized podcast will feature a different student every episode, tackling one topic at a time. With Snack for the Soul, give your eyes a break from the screens for a few minutes, and tune in to hear the stories, reflections and opinions of our hosts.
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The president says the Chinese leadership is ‘overwhelmed’ by internal challenges for now, although she accused Beijing of trying to sway Taiwan’s coming election.By Agence France-Presse
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Prosecutors say Nikhil Gupta worked with an Indian government official in the unsuccessful bid to murder a US citizen living in New York.By Reuters
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Why Taiwan is a ‘life-or-death question’ for China: Cui Tiankai on US-China tension
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Cui Tiankai is China’s longest-serving ambassador to the US. Ever since his retirement as Beijing’s top envoy to Washington in 2021, he has been active in backchannel diplomacy between the two countries. This extended version of Talking Post has more from Cui as he sat down with Post managing editor Yonden Lhatoo on November 13, 2023, to discuss ge…
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Prosecutors say Nikhil Gupta worked with an Indian government official in the unsuccessful bid to murder a US citizen living in New York.By Reuters
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Cop28: Emirati-designated leader Sultan Al Jaber denies using climate talks to push oil and gas deals
Sultan Al Jaber, who is also CEO of his country’s oil giant ADNOC, denied reports he used his position as Cop28 president to pitch new oil and gas investments to governments.By Agence France-Presse
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The Asian giants are courting developing countries for support in a changing international order, observers said.By Dewey Sim
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Saudi Arabia’s PIF to buy stake in London’s Heathrow Airport, joins Singapore’s GIC, Qatar wealth funds in ownership
The Saudi public fund would join existing owners including Qatar, which holds 20 per cent, and smaller investors including Singapore’s GIC sovereign wealth fund, which has an 11.2 per cent stake.By Bloomberg
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Saudi Arabia’s PIF to buy stake in London’s Heathrow Airport, joins Singapore’s GIC, Qatar wealth funds in ownership
The Saudi public fund would join existing owners including Qatar, which holds 20 per cent, and smaller investors including Singapore’s GIC sovereign wealth fund, which has an 11.2 per cent stake.By Bloomberg
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People’s Daily calls for tighter control of live-streaming e-commerce in China as controversies mount
Misconduct in the industry, from fraudulent advertising to misleading pricing, should be addressed and punished, the piece argues, in a sign that government attitude towards the sector may be shifting.By Ben Jiang
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‘New normal’ in US-China ties should avoid sweeping view of ‘security’ risks, foreign policy expert says
Tsinghua University professor Da Wei warns excessively broad definition of threats could drain resources away from China’s development and cause ties with Washington to overshadow relations with other countries.By Hayley Wong
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Beijing slams Taiwan’s DPP over cross-strait ‘chaos’, warns of rising risk of war if 1992 consensus not heeded
Separatist activities are ‘incompatible’ with cross-strait peace, Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office says in fresh warning to the island’s ruling DPP.By Vanessa Cai
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Xiaomi founder Lei Jun donates US$183 million to alma mater Wuhan University in tech innovation push
Lei Jun donated US$183 million to Wuhan University, a leading Chinese research institution, on its 130th anniversary on Wednesday.By Ann Cao
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The ecologically sensitive Himalayan region has been caught in a vicious cycle of construction and destruction in recent years as climate change has exacerbated a pattern of natural disasters.By Biman Mukherji
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The ecologically sensitive Himalayan region has been caught in a vicious cycle of construction and destruction in recent years as climate change has exacerbated a pattern of natural disasters.By Biman Mukherji
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Photographs – taken by a Shenzhou 16 astronaut from a few hundred metres above the structure – show its three modules, giant solar panels and robotic arm.By Ling Xin
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While Asian companies account for half of global vessel tonnage, European firms have made more progress in defining decarbonisation goals. Yet, shipping decarbonisation is a monumental task that will require international cooperation, for no economy should be left behind.By Ludovic Subran
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While Asian companies account for half of global vessel tonnage, European firms have made more progress in defining decarbonisation goals. Yet, shipping decarbonisation is a monumental task that will require international cooperation, for no economy should be left behind.By Ludovic Subran
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Following the approval of Toripalimab by the Food and Drug Administration, two more Chinese-made cancer drugs have received approval for distribution in the US.By Victoria Bela
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The South Korean electronics giant, which assembles half of its smartphones in Vietnam, paid as little as 5.1 per cent in tax in 2019 in one of the Vietnamese provinces where it has operations.By Reuters
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The South Korean electronics giant, which assembles half of its smartphones in Vietnam, paid as little as 5.1 per cent in tax in 2019 in one of the Vietnamese provinces where it has operations.By Reuters
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Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 flight from London to New York was powered without using fossil fuels, relying on so-called sustainable aviation fuel made up largely of tallow and other waste fats.By Agencies
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As purchase orders for the C919 commercial jet continue to grow, overseas suppliers and services are rushing to join China’s aviation expansion, despite concerns over geopolitics and intellectual property.By Amanda Lee
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The possible ban would cover the state security sector, not the general public. In Indonesia, meanwhile, state media reported the video-sharing app had applied for a government e-commerce permit.By Bloomberg,Reuters
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The possible ban would cover the state security sector, not the general public. In Indonesia, meanwhile, state media reported the video-sharing app had applied for a government e-commerce permit.By Bloomberg,Reuters
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Dementia patient Clare Nowland was allegedly shot with an electric stun gun as she slowly approached the officer with the assistance of her walking frame. She died in hospital a week later.By Agence France-Presse
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Fiji is ‘strategically important’ for Pacific maritime routes, and its deep water port access appeals to Beijing amid stronger competition in the Pacific.By Christopher Cottrell
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The man, 39, was sentenced to 10 years’ jail and nine strokes of the cane for engaging in a sexually exploitative relationship with someone aged 16-18.By TODAY
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The three-carrier battle group will be a show of strength for the Indian navy in the Indian Ocean at a time when the naval wing of the China’s People’s Liberation Army is increasingly marking its presence.By Bloomberg
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Fumio Kishida has steered Japan away from its traditional focus on development-centred foreign policy, initiating a new security assistance scheme. While a more assertive Japan might be welcome in Southeast Asia, the package is still modest and the potential risks will limit Tokyo’s chances of success.…
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Their profession is effectively banned in the country, but it was these miners who authorities turned to when heavy drilling machines broke down.By Reuters
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Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy says Australia is not worsening the arms race and gives assurance about the submarines’ nuclear reactors.By Su-Lin Tan
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A government statement said about one in seven children aged 14-17 uses vapes, and young Australians who vape are about three times more likely to take up tobacco smoking.By Agence France-Presse
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The men were trapped on November 12, when a landslide caused a portion of the 4.5-kilometre tunnel they were building in Uttarakhand state to collapse.By Associated Press,Agence France-Presse
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will ‘simply refuse’ to discuss the matter after his late father’s admission to the abductions in 2002 proved a ‘disastrous miscalculation’.By Maria Siow
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On a rare state visit to Tokyo, Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong also agreed to work on defence equipment and technology transfers and start discussing Japanese military aid.By Associated Press
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Kim Jong-un was also shown images of Rome, Pearl Harbour and the US Navy’s Carl Vinson aircraft carrier taken by the spy satellite North Korea launched last week, state media claimed.By Bloomberg
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Foxconn, maker of Apple’s iPhones, invests US$1.6 billion in India expansion plan amid diversification from China
The Taiwanese company, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, has been diversifying its business outside mainland China, as tensions rise between Washington and Beijing.By Bloomberg
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The recent uptick in Sino-US relations has been welcomed around the world but, for Japan, the news could be frustrating. Biden and Xi’s warm meeting means Japan must continue to wait patiently if it wants to attain its goal of becoming a ‘normal country’ again.By Terry Su
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim credited the Palestinian militant group’s sagacity – and Egypt’s opening of its border – for the safe release of Thai nationals taken hostage last month.By The Star
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Tour operators in Malaysia usually compete with larger agencies from China that organise prearranged, prepaid trips for their clients.By Joseph Sipalan
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The offender, suspended as a teacher since August 2019, met the victims when he was a student volunteer, 17, and abused them in the 1990s.By CNA
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South China Sea: openness encouraged to shore up marine economy after disputes threaten to capsize relations
As China looks to shore up its marine economy and turn the tide with Southeast Asian countries after several heated disputes in the South China Sea, an academic has suggested a strategy of ‘unilateral opening-up’.By He Huifeng
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The measures would have banned selling tobacco to anyone born after January 1, 2009, reduced nicotine in products, and cut the number of retailers able to sell tobacco.By Reuters
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Out of the Grocery Store, Into the Field: Discovering the Joys of Slow Food On Location in Yolo County, California
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Yolo County in Northern California is one of the world’s premier destinations for slow food. But that doesn’t mean waiting for your dinner - it means savoring every bite and building a connection to the land from which it comes. We live in a fast world. 20% of all meals are eaten in cars. One third of Americans eat fast food every single day. That …
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The president of the Thai-Iran Alumni Association, who travelled to Iran to speak with Hamas representatives in October, said he considered his mission ‘accomplished’.By Reuters
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Several Indonesian media outlets have reportedly been intimidated over their negative coverage of several China-linked projects.By Resty Woro Yuniar
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Soldiers plan to use a so-called “rathole mining” technique, digging by hand to clear the rocks and rubble over the remaining nine metres.By Associated Press,Agence France-Presse
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The new addition brings the total number of Sumatran rhinos in the herd at Way Kambas National Park to 10. Fewer than 80 of the near-extinct animals remain.By Agence France-Presse
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Housing Crisis in Scotland and How the Edinburgh Festival Will Never Be the Same Again
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Fiona Campbell, CEO of the Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers, joins us again with revelations that while the Scottish government cracks down on self-caterers to release more apartments, it emerges that Edinburgh City Council is sitting on almost 1,500 empty blocks solely meant for the needy. That and how the famed Edinburgh Festival fringe is…
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Flashback: Iran's Government Should Be Scrapped -- Reza Pahlavi
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Five years ago His Imperial Highness Reza Pahlavi sat down with me to discuss what's happening in Iran. I'm republishing it here because what he says is still relevant, possibly more so than in 2018. The situation in Iran has gotten even worse, and its extraterritorial funding of terror is now front and center in the news. Photo caption: Rescue and…
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