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AdvertisementChina-EU relationsEconomyGlobal EconomyChina’s EV boom has the EU setting up roadblocks. Can cooperation clear the way?Decades after their first joint venture, EU carmakers fear losing their markets to China’s upstarts. Is it too late for them to work together?
Reading Time:6 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPXiaofei Xuin ParisPublished: 6:00am, 15 Oct 2025This year marks half a century of formal diplomatic relations between China and the European Union, as well as the 25th anniversary of the founding of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. The latest story in our series examining ties between the two powers focuses on intensified competition in the auto industry, a bedrock sector for Europe and an area where China has made enormous strides, particularly in electric vehicles and other hi-tech advancements.AdvertisementWhen Volkswagen engineers arrived at the facilities of Chinese carmaker First Automobile Works’ (FAW) in the early 1990s, they saw a factory stuck in ..

AdvertisementChina societyOpinionChina OpinionRen YanOpinion | After decades of struggle, women in China are rewriting their futureThe quiet revolution towards upholding women’s rights in China isn’t just about slogans but involves the hard work of families, educators and policymakers
Reading Time:3 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPRen YanPublished: 5:30am, 15 Oct 2025Every Lunar New Year, the urban professional woman – let’s call her Tracy – returns to her rural hometown, where she quickly drops her city identity for her simple rural name Cuihua, helping her family prepare the holiday meal.
AdvertisementFunny before-and-after pictures emphasising the contrast between sleek blazers and comfortable pyjamas have captivated Chinese social media users. But these social media memes mask a deeper question. How does “Cuihua” become “Tracy”?
Her journey involves more than a change of name; it encompasses the dramatic rise of Chinese women’s social status driven by personal resilience, family suppo..

GITEX Global 2025 hosts over 6,800 tech companies and 2,000 startups from 180 countries, making it the world’s largest tech event/ Image: WAM The 45th edition of GITEX Global opens with record-breaking participation, reinforcing the UAE’s rise as a global digital leader under the direction of its Presidency and the leadership of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
GITEX 2025 inaugurated by Sheikh Mohammed
GITEX Global 2025 officially opened its doors on October 13 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai. Now in its 45th edition, the event has reached new heights in scale and ambition, solidifying its reputation as the world’s largest technology and artificial intelligence showcase. Sheikh Mohammed’s inauguration was marked by a high-level delegation of key UAE leaders, including: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy P..

AdvertisementUS-Cuba relationsWorldAmericasCuban dissident Jose Daniel Ferrer leaves island for US exile after imprisonmentUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Ferrer’s arrival on Monday ‘after suffering years of abuse, torture and threats to his life’
Reading Time:2 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPAssociated PressPublished: 5:27am, 14 Oct 2025Updated: 5:46am, 14 Oct 2025Prominent Cuban dissident Jose Daniel Ferrer left the island on Monday for exile in the US at the request of the US government, Cuban and American authorities confirmed.
AdvertisementThe director of bilateral relations for the Cuban Foreign Ministry, Alejandro Garcia, told Associated Press that Ferrer, 55, departed before noon from his hometown Santiago in eastern Cuba en route to Florida.
“He leaves the country due to a request made by the US government to the Cuban government, which [Ferrer] is in agreement with,” Garcia said.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Ferrer’s arrival on Monday “after suffering..

AdvertisementMadagascarWorldAfricaIn address to nation, Madagascar president says in ‘safe place’ after attempt on lifeFollowing weeks of protests calling for his resignation, Andry Rajoelina fled the country on a French army aircraft on Sunday, officials said
Reading Time:3 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPAgence France-PressePublished: 4:55am, 14 Oct 2025Updated: 5:08am, 14 Oct 2025Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina said on Monday he was in a “safe place” after an attempt on his life, following weeks of youth protests calling for his resignation.
AdvertisementIn an address to the nation, Rajoelina did not disclose his whereabouts, which remain unknown, but a military source and other officials told Reuters he had fled the country on a French army aircraft on Sunday after Malagasy troops announced their support for the protesters.
“I was forced to find a safe place to protect my life today. In all this, I never stop looking for solutions,” the 51-year-old leader said in the live addre..

Dubai Healthcare City Phase 1. Image: DHCC Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA) has announced a massive AED 1.3 billion (approximately $354 million) expansion plan for Phase 1 of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), aimed at bolstering Dubai’s position as a global hub for healthcare investment and innovation. The ambitious development, slated to begin construction in December 2025 and expected to be completed by November 2027, promises to set new standards in sustainable healthcare infrastructure.Dubai Healthcare City’s first LEED Platinum office & medical complexAt the heart of the expansion is the UAE’s first LEED Platinum-certified office building within DHCC. The state-of-the-art structure, designed by P&T Architects and Engineers, will span 13,000 square meters across nine floors and three basement levels. It will offer flexible office spaces and commercial units on the ground floor, emphasizing sustainability and smart design.Alongside this office tower, the development features a pur..

US President Donald Trump on Sunday departed for a visit to Israel and Egypt, calling the trip a “very special” moment as he hailed a ceasefire and hostage release deal that he said had brought the Gaza war to an end.“This is going to be a very special time,” Trump told reporters before boarding air force one at joint base Andrews. “Everybody’s very excited about this moment in time.”Air force one took off near Washington amid light rain, with secretary of state Marco Rubio, defense secretary Pete Hegseth and CIA chief John Ratcliffe accompanying the president, according to the White House.Asked whether he was confident the conflict between Israel and Hamas was over, Trump replied, “The war is over. Okay? You understand that?”Speaking about the significance of his trip, Trump said, “This is a very special event… Everybody’s cheering at one time. That’s never happened before. Usually, if you have one cheering, the other isn’t… This is the first time everybody is amazed and they’re t..

Sebastien Lecornu (AP) France’s newly re-appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Sunday unveiled his new Cabinet, balancing members of President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance, conservative allies, and a few figures from outside politics, AP reported.The 39-year-old Lecornu faces immediate challenges, including producing a national budget and restoring investor confidence amid growing political turmoil and public discontent. France’s parliament remains deeply fractured, with Macron’s camp lacking a clear majority, increasing the risk of a no-confidence vote.Among key appointments, former labor minister Catherine Vautrin was named defense minister, tasked with overseeing France’s military support for Ukraine and addressing European security threats from Russia. Paris police chief Laurent Nunez, who supervised security operations during the 2024 Paris Olympics, was appointed interior minister, while Roland Lescure will take charge as finance minister, a pivotal post as France ..

AdvertisementIsrael-Gaza warWorldMiddle EastTrump says ‘the war is over’ in Gaza as he sets off for the Middle East to mark ceasefire dealTrump will first visit Israel, where he has been invited to address the parliament, then fly to Egypt for a summit to discuss peace in Gaza
Reading Time:4 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPAgenciesPublished: 5:49am, 13 Oct 2025US President Donald Trump headed off on a high-stakes trip to Israel and Egypt on Sunday, saying “the war is over” in Gaza.
AdvertisementAir Force One took off from Joint Base Andrews near Washington in light rain, Agence France-Presse reporters said. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and CIA chief John Ratcliffe were also aboard the plane, the White House said.“This is going to be a very special time,” Trump told reporters. “Everybody’s very excited about this moment in time.”The US president also said hostages “may get out a little bit early”.
“The war is over. OK? You understand that?” Trump responded..

AdvertisementIndiaOpinionChina OpinionRichard HeydarianOpinion | Why India is hedging its bets on another China charm offensiveAs Washington pushes New Delhi closer to Beijing, both Asian powers must exercise strategic patience for an effective detente
Reading Time:3 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPRichard HeydarianPublished: 5:30am, 13 Oct 2025In a fast and furious year of devastating wars and high-stakes diplomacy, the historic meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands out as a potential harbinger of a new global order.AdvertisementIn his first visit to China in seven years, Modi agreed with Xi that Asia’s two powers should be “partners” rather than “rivals”, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin.Modi stressed that “their differences should not turn into disputes” and expressed a commitment to the “fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable settlement” of their border dispute. Crucially, he mentioned t..