TikTok ban: ByteDance would rather shut app down than sell, insiders say: TikTok owner ByteDance would prefer shutting down its loss-making app rather than sell ...
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
The latest Chinese space mission Shenzhou-18, which left Earth for the Chinese Tiangong space station on April 25, 2024, is set to be the first to raise ... Show more
China sends trio to Tiangong space station from Gobi desert launch as authorities declare 2030 moon landing on track | South China Morning Post
China sends trio to Tiangong space station from Gobi desert launch as authorities declare 2030 moon landing on track | South China Morning Post
Huawei’s new Pura 70 series smartphone poses a threat to iPhone sales in China, say analysts
scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3259655/huaweis-new-pura-70-series-smartphone-poses-threat-iphone-sales-china-say-analysts
UK’s King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis: Britain’s King Charles will return to public duties next week for the first time since being ...
scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3260594/uks-king-charles-resume-public-duties-after-cancer-diagnosis
Quick Glance: King Charles III to Resume Public Duties Next Week
- King Charles III will return to his public duties next week following recovery from cancer treatment.
- Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he will visit a cancer treatment center to meet specialists and patients.
- The King will fulfill upcoming engagements and host Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako for a state visit in June.
- No further specifics on his health condition were disclosed, but he is grateful for the opportunity to resume public duties.
Israel-Gaza war: Palestinian baby girl delivered by caesarean section from dying mother’s womb passes away
scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3260561/israel-gaza-war-palestinian-baby-girl-delivered-caesarean-section-dying-mothers-womb-passes-away
Quick Glance: Premature Baby Rescued from Dead Mother's Womb Dies in Gaza After 5 Days
- A premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother's womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike, has died, according to her uncle.
- Sabreen Jouda died in a Gaza hospital after her health deteriorated and medical teams were unable to save her, said her uncle.
- Following an Israeli airstrike on Sabreen's home in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, her parents and 4-year-old sister tragically lost their lives.
- More than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed during the Israel-Hamas war, with local health officials stating that about two-thirds of the dead are women and children. Health officials do not differentiate between combatants and civilians in their count.
Viva Forest City? Rumours of new casino stirs heated debate in Malaysia: has dismissed reports of a planned casino in Malaysia’s Forest City ...
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3260480/malaysia-pm-anwar-denies-forest-city-casino-plan-cards
How sushi became a raw topic for Hong Kong’s plastics ban. The Post unboxes the saga
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3260518/how-sushi-became-sore-point-hong-kongs-plastics-ban-post-unboxes-saga
TikTok owner ByteDance earns praise from Chinese social media for rejecting US sell-or-ban ultimatum
scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3260545/tiktok-owner-bytedance-earns-praise-chinese-social-media-rejecting-us-sell-or-ban-ultimatum
China KOL with 19 million fans shut down for faking story about school homework left in Paris café toilet apologises
scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3259128/china-kol-19-million-fans-shut-down-faking-story-about-school-homework-left-paris-cafe-toilet
Ronnie O’Sullivan says ‘good event’ in Hong Kong despite ticket fiasco – and China’s Ding Junhui wants to play snooker in city
scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3260471/ronnie-osullivan-says-good-event-hong-kong-despite-ticket-fiasco-and-chinas-ding-junhui-wants-play
Chinese spy claims: Beijing summons German ambassador to protest after 4 arrested on espionage charges
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3260517/chinese-spy-claims-beijing-summons-german-ambassador-protest-after-4-arrested-espionage-charges
Marine wildlife experts, together with residents of the Australian town of Dunsborough, managed to return over 100 beached whales back to sea on April 25, 2024.
New York appeal court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
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Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Cantopop star, actor, adoring husband – Ekin Cheng’s rise to fame:
scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3260503/cantopop-star-actor-adoring-husband-ekin-chengs-rise-fame
Singapore jails man for leaving 43 cats without food, water at faeces-strewn flat
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3260414/singapore-jails-man-leaving-43-cats-without-food-water-faeces-strewn-flat
Hong Kong government halt on production of solid waste disposal scheme bags sparks calls for introduction to be delayed ‘for at least a year’
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3260531/hong-kong-government-halt-production-solid-waste-disposal-scheme-bags-sparks-calls-introduction-be
Hong Kong hit by 10 red tides as heavy rain lashes city over past week: Ten red tides have been spotted in Hong Kong over the past week amid persistent heavy ...
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3260556/hong-kong-hit-10-red-tides-heavy-rain-lashes-city-over-past-week
North Korean defector Kim Kyu-li is afraid for her younger sister Kim Cheol-ok, who was allegedly deported by Chinese authorities in October 2023 after living ... Show more
Thousands of Vietnamese lament life savings lost in nation’s largest financial scam
scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3260525/thousands-vietnamese-lament-life-savings-lost-nations-largest-financial-scam
China hosts talks between rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah in bid to end internal divisions: report
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3260508/china-hosts-talks-between-rival-palestinian-factions-hamas-and-fatah-bid-end-internal-divisions
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Israel-Gaza war: Chinese satellites detail scale of destruction in besieged Palestinian territory
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3260476/how-much-gaza-has-been-destroyed-war-chinese-satellites-detail-damage
‘Sigh of relief’: Australia exempts Hongkongers, BN(O) passport holders from stricter age limit for graduate visas
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3260472/australia-exempts-hongkongers-bno-passport-holders-stricter-age-limit-graduate-visas
China mistress uses frozen embryos to conceive son after lover’s death, sparks controversy over battle for inheritance
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3259082/china-mistress-uses-frozen-embryos-conceive-son-after-lovers-death-sparks-controversy-over-battle
When a Hong Kong businessman made hoax offer to murder hospital chief’s ex-wife in ‘heinous plot’ to swindle him
scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/short-reads/article/3260406/when-hong-kong-businessman-made-hoax-offer-murder-hospital-chiefs-ex-wife-heinous-plot-swindle-him
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Hong Kong home prices rise for first time in 11 months as removal of cooling measures boosts demand
scmp.com/business/article/3260417/hong-kong-home-prices-rise-first-time-11-months-removal-cooling-measures-boosts-demand
How 3 Body Problem recalls one of Chinese history’s worst traitors, who has been vilified for nearly 400 years
scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/short-reads/article/3260358/how-3-body-problem-recalls-one-chinese-historys-worst-traitors-who-has-been-vilified-nearly-400
Sydney bishop stabbed during service backs X’s legal case to share video of attack
scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3260373/sydney-bishop-stabbed-during-service-backs-xs-legal-case-share-video-attack
Hong Kong’s community service week, Serve-a-thon, is coming soon, and now is the time to get involved.
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China youth embrace independent approach to dating – ‘suicidal singleness’ and ‘single love’ – to avoid risks of romance
scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3259067/china-youth-embrace-independent-approach-dating-suicidal-singleness-and-single-love-avoid-risks
Hong Kong wakes up to thunderstorms as Observatory issues amber rainstorm warning
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3260408/hong-kong-wakes-thunderstorms-observatory-issues-amber-rainstorm-warning
Low herd immunity in Hong Kong may prolong flu season, experts warn after 6-year-old girl dies
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3260393/low-herd-immunity-hong-kong-may-prolong-flu-season-experts-warn-after-six-year-old-girl-dies
China’s Henan province sees drop in smartphone exports as Apple diversifies manufacturing supply chain outside the mainland
scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3260386/chinas-henan-province-sees-drop-smartphone-exports-apple-diversifies-manufacturing-supply-chain
Cantopop singer Hubert Wu fined for bringing banned e-cigarettes into Hong Kong: Hong Kong Cantopop singer Hubert Wu Hung-kwan has been fined HK$5 ...
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3260391/cantopop-singer-hubert-wu-fined-bringing-banned-e-cigarettes-hong-kong
Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
How accurate is 2024 film Civil War in its depiction of photojournalists? Pulitzer Prize winner Carolyn Cole breaks it down
scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3259996/how-accurate-2024-film-civil-war-its-depiction-photojournalists-pulitzer-prize-winner-carolyn-cole
Chinese EV maker Xpeng says partnership with Nvidia unaffected by US trade sanctions
scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3260387/chinese-ev-maker-xpeng-says-partnership-nvidia-unaffected-us-trade-sanctions
European Parliament slams Hong Kong’s jailing of EU national on security charges, calls for freeing of Jimmy Lai
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3260398/european-parliament-criticises-hong-kongs-jailing-eu-national-security-charges
Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit China in May as Moscow seeks to bolster ties with Beijing
scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3260396/russias-vladimir-putin-says-plans-visit-china-may
Baltimore bridge disaster tests supply chains’ resilience but pandemic lessons ease impact
scmp.com/news/china/article/3260371/baltimore-bridge-disaster-tests-supply-chains-resilience-pandemic-lessons-ease-impact
Hot weather kills 30 in Thailand as heat index hits ‘extremely dangerous’ level: issued fresh warnings about scorching hot weather on Thursday as the government ...
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3260321/hot-weather-kills-30-thailand-heat-index-hits-extremely-dangerous-level
Pro-China Philippine governor, Manuel Mamba, who opposes US drills, removed from office for illegal use of election funds
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3260336/pro-china-philippine-governor-manuel-mamba-who-opposes-us-drills-removed-office-illegal-use-election
US sell-or-ban law against TikTok stirs unease in China as Beijing, social media giant ByteDance stay mum on next moves
scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3260345/us-sell-or-ban-law-against-tiktok-stirs-unease-china-beijing-social-media-giant-bytedance-stay-mum
Hong Kong police arrest 35-year-old man suspected of raping woman, 19, at Causeway Bay hotel
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3260376/hong-kong-police-arrest-35-year-old-man-suspected-raping-woman-19-causeway-bay-hotel
Paid articlePaid Universiti of Malaya apologises after US professor Bruce Gilley accuses Malaysia of advocating ‘second Holocaust’ during lecture
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Why rapper Swizz Beatz is chasing a share of US$21 million prize pot in Saudi camel race
scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3260329/why-rapper-swizz-beatz-chasing-share-us21-million-prize-pot-saudi-camel-race
India has seen a record 411 million train passengers in April, as people rush to vote, attend Hindu weddings
scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3260372/india-has-seen-record-411-million-train-passengers-april-people-rush-vote-attend-hindu-weddings
Hollywood movie Civil War sparks ‘superiority’ debate among China nationalists over Hong Kong versus Chinese identity
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3260332/hollywood-movie-civil-war-sparks-superiority-debate-among-china-nationalists-over-hong-kong-versus
Abby Choi murder: 2 suspects face joint charge of helping slain Hong Kong model’s ex-husband flee city
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3260367/abby-choi-murder-2-suspects-face-joint-charge-helping-slain-hong-kong-models-ex-husband-flee-city
Hong Kong’s single-use plastics ban: suppliers of eco-friendly tableware urge patience amid concerns over quality
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3260365/hong-kongs-single-use-plastics-ban-suppliers-eco-friendly-tableware-urge-patience-amid-concerns-over
Long-lost Gustav Klimt painting sold to Hong Kong bidder for US$32 million at Vienna auction
scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3260257/long-lost-gustav-klimt-painting-sold-hong-kong-bidder-us32-million-vienna-auction
Quick Glance: Klimt's 'Portrait of Miss Lieser' Sells for $32 Million Euros at Auction
- Klimt's 'Portrait of Miss Lieser' sells for $32 million euros at auction despite subject's uncertainty.
- The painting depicts a young woman in a turquoise dress and floral gown against a red background.
- The current owners reached a 'fair and just solution' with the legal successors of the Lieser family.
- The painting's history post-Klimt's death and during the Nazi era raises significant questions.
Air New Zealand passenger left with broken leg for more than 6 hours after severe turbulence
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3259723/air-new-zealand-passenger-left-broken-leg-more-6-hours-after-severe-turbulence
EXCLUSIVE: Hong Kong buys what may be world’s biggest self-righting fireboat, which can recover from complete capsize in 6 seconds
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3260340/hong-kong-buys-what-may-be-worlds-biggest-self-righting-fireboat-which-can-recover-complete-capsize
Dozens of young environmental activists, including a toddler, have sued the South Korean government for not tackling climate change.
Hong Kong treasury chief tells UK minister BN(O) passports invalid as proof of identity, in bid to sort pensions confusion
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3260271/hong-kong-treasury-chief-tells-uk-minister-bno-passports-invalid-proof-identity-bid-sort-pensions
Hungary-Incheon flight makes emergency landing in Kazakhstan after South Korean woman goes on mid-air expletive tirade
scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3260272/hungary-incheon-flight-makes-emergency-landing-kazakhstan-after-south-korean-woman-goes-mid-air
Heavy rainfall in mainland China forces Hong Kong to dial back high-speed rail services
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3260291/heavy-rainfall-mainland-china-forces-hong-kong-dial-back-high-speed-rail-services
‘Gifted’ China cat killer rejected by top university despite getting top marks in nuclear science entrance exam
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3258336/gifted-china-cat-killer-rejected-top-university-despite-getting-top-marks-nuclear-science-entrance
China’s unique retirement plan: why children still matter when it comes to support in old age
scmp.com/news/people-culture/social-welfare/article/3258751/chinas-unique-retirement-plan-why-children-still-matter-when-it-comes-support-old-age
Japan’s bears in ‘bad mood’ and hungry as attacks on humans surge: ’s environment ministry has advised hikers, fishermen, people gathering mountain vegetables ...
scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3260262/japans-bears-bad-mood-and-hungry-attacks-humans-surge
Brave China ‘cancer warrior’ dies 2 days after 25th birthday, final wish to find brother a girlfriend left unfulfilled
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3258770/brave-china-cancer-warrior-dies-2-days-after-25th-birthday-final-wish-find-brother-girlfriend-left
Chinese student in Boston gets 9 months in prison for threatening pro-democracy schoolmate
scmp.com/news/china/article/3260260/chinese-student-boston-gets-9-months-prison-threatening-harassing-pro-democracy-classmate
After floods cause Dubai flights chaos, expect travel insurance to cost more and cover less
scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3260225/after-floods-cause-dubai-flights-chaos-expect-travel-insurance-cost-more-and-cover-less
Russian teens ‘into Asia’ dance to K-pop, watch anime as culture boom gains ‘momentum’
scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3260248/russian-teens-asia-dance-k-pop-watch-anime-culture-boom-gains-momentum
Israel says Rafah assault looms, as massive Gaza air strikes end weeks of relative calm
scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3260258/israel-says-rafah-assault-looms-massive-gaza-air-strikes-end-weeks-relative-calm
2 members of thwarted Hong Kong bomb plot stole chemicals from university laboratory to make explosives, court hears
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3260215/2-members-thwarted-hong-kong-bomb-plot-stole-chemicals-university-laboratory-make-explosives-court
Practise mindful eating for lower stress, say scientists – smell, feel, and admire your food before you have it
scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3260140/practise-mindful-eating-lower-stress-say-scientists-smell-feel-and-admire-your-food-you-have-it
South Korean woman conned out of US$50,000 by fake Elon Musk she fell in love with on Instagram
scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3260197/south-korean-woman-conned-out-us50000-fake-elon-musk-she-fell-love-instagram
Quick Glance: South Korean Woman Falls Victim to $50k Elon Musk Deepfake Scam
- A South Korean woman was convinced to invest 70 million won ($50,770) after watching a fabricated video portraying someone who looked like Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, as reported locally on Tuesday.
- Jeong Ji-sun, identified by the pseudonym at KBS, disclosed her experience as a victim of a romance scam on KBS's 'In-Depth 60 Minutes.' During the episode on April 19, Jeong narrated her initial interactions with the scammer posing as Musk.
- Jeong's initial hesitations dissipated swiftly. The scammer forwarded his identification and a workplace photo to Jeong. Moreover, he discussed aspects such as his children and commuting to Tesla or SpaceX via helicopter. He further mentioned his sporadic outreach to fans.
- The program highlighted the prevalent use of AI in these romance scams. The swindler engaged in a form of deception known as 'pig butchering,' as explained by the producer. This approach involves gradually enticing victims to increase their contributions to an apparently legitimate investment before the perpetrator vanishes.
In the Philippines, it’s ‘so hot you can’t breathe’ as heat index touches 47 degrees Celsius
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3260173/philippines-its-so-hot-you-cant-breathe-heat-index-touches-47-degrees-celsius
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