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Chinese overseas
Latest news, features and opinion on ethnic Chinese people overseas, including students studying abroad, the Chinese diaspora and the experiences of immigrants in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia and Britain and regions such as Southeast Asia.
Demonstrators hold a “Hands off higher education” sign at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

US lawsuit challenges revocation of visas for international students

The suit represents over 100 students from China, India and elsewhere, after many lost their legal status in a Trump administration crackdown.

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China-UK relations

Rattled by visa risks, Chinese students rethink US study plans

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Malaysia

Malay-speaking Chinese journalists become overnight sensation in Malaysia

Fame and celebrity

Meet Lorde’s ex-boyfriend, Kiwi photographer James K. Lowe

Auckland born to parents of Chinese descent, Lowe found success as a photographer while still at university; he got into fashion photography via his older sister.

Meet Lorde’s ex-boyfriend, Kiwi photographer James K. Lowe. Photo: @jamesklowe/Instagram
Asia travel

History of the world’s oldest Chinatown, Binondo, now a foodie paradise

Established in 1594 in the Philippine capital Manila, Binondo has gone from financial hub to culinary hotspot boasting amazing restaurants.

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US-China relations

Ex-New York police sergeant sentenced to 1.5 years for acting as Chinese agent

Michael McMahon was convicted of stalking a US resident as part of the Beijing-backed ‘Operation Fox Hunt’.

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Italy

Chinese couple shot dead in Rome in mafia-style execution, Italian police say

The killings of underworld figure Zhang Dayong and partner Gong Xiaoqing could be linked to a turf war between Chinese criminal factions.

Italian police officers conduct an operation against the Chinese mafia in Prato, Italy, in January 2018. The latest killings could be related to a violent struggle between Chinese criminal factions originally centred in the city near Florence. Photo: EPA-EFE
Myanmar

Trafficked workers from Myanmar scam hubs say death better than going back

‘We will kill ourselves instead of going back to them,’ said one of the dozens who attempted a mass escape from their Myanmar detention.

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Malaysia

As Chinese students pick Malaysia, their parents buy second homes

Anwar could negotiate for more cooperation on education with Xi to capitalise on the momentum, industry insiders say.

Science

Nianli Ma, wife of cyber expert Xiaofeng Wang, speaks out over FBI raids

Ma says lack of due process by Indiana University is devastating after she and Wang were dismissed within days of each other.

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Indiana University, Bloomington, told Xiaofeng Wang on March 28 it was terminating his employment “effective immediately”. Wang’s wife Nianli Ma, who was also dismissed, says the university did not abide by due process. Photo: Handout
Science

Exclusive | Questions remain 5 years after death in US of Chinese scientist Nongjian Tao

Amid China Initiative era and pressure on Chinese research community, police report concluded Tao died by suicide amid ‘work-related stress’.

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Tao Nongjian was a leading researcher and founder of two biotech start-ups. He won numerous honours and received more than US$10 million in NIH funding over the years. Photo: Handout
Chinese culture

Discover the rich history and modern revival of Bangkok’s Chinatown

Thailand’s capital boasts what is one of the largest Chinatowns in the world. We examine its growth from the late 1700s to today.

United States

Chinese workers rescued from ‘horrific’ forced labour during US factory raid

Wellmade Industries’ owner among three arrested for allegedly forcing the victims to work 12-hour shifts and barring them from leaving the plant.

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Singapore

Singapore’s flavour face-off: mainland Chinese cuisine vs local food culture

The rise of Chinese food brands in Singapore and their impact on local cuisine has sparked debates on cultural preservation and coexistence.

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Chinatown Food Street in Singapore. Many Chinese food and drink operators see Singapore as a useful testing ground. Photo: Shutterstock
Chinese culture

Chinatowns around the world

Chinatowns are often portrayed as gritty underworlds riddled with prostitution, gambling and drug trafficking. Some of this is rooted in truth, but that unfair depiction is largely the result of rampant xenophobia and cultural ignorance, especially in the West.  

London Chinatown: Photo: Shutterstock
The Philippines

Murder of Chinese-Filipino businessman fuels crime fears in the Philippines

The ‘brutal’ murders of businessman Anson Que and his driver have reignited urgent calls for authorities to crack down on crime syndicates.

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US-China relations

China issues warnings about US travel to its citizens, urging ‘caution’

Tourism ministry advises travellers to ‘assess risks’ while education ministry tells students to ‘conduct risk safety assessments’.

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China economy

Chinese residents and developer spot green shoots at Malaysian ‘ghost city’

Luxury compound still has no supermarket, but more Singaporeans are making day trips on weekends.

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Chinese culture

How Chinese in the US hired a cinema to see Ne Zha 2 on IMAX

Across the US, in big cities and small towns, Chinese communities arrange IMAX screenings of Chinese blockbuster; some watching in costume.

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Chinese culture

The turbulent history of San Francisco’s Chinatown, North America’s oldest

From the Chinese Exclusion Act and 1906 earthquake to sex-trafficking rings and ‘paper son’ system, this Chinatown’s story is a bumpy one.

China-Canada relations

Canada says WeChat news account pushing false narratives about PM Carney

Ottawa said the account had targeted Carney’s experience and credentials in a bid to manipulate Chinese voters.

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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at the Victoria Edelweiss Club during his election campaign tour in Victoria, British Columbia, on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Women and gender

Being Chinese | I identify as a Chinese auntie, cheapskate and busybody. Anyone else?

I revel in low prices and awkward questions. I’m finding that being a Chinese auntie overseas also means being part of an Asian sisterhood.

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A woman finds a use for a bus stop railing while running an errand in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, on October 20. Photo: Eugene Lee
Sexual harassment and assault

More women in UK and China come forward over ‘prolific’ rapist Zou Zhenhao

The Chinese PhD student was convicted in London last month after drugging and raping 10 women, sometimes filming the attacks.

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Science

Exclusive | US cyber expert Wang Xiaofeng ‘is safe’ after FBI raids, source says

Unverified statement circulating among Wang’s colleagues says case linked to research grant in China from about seven years ago.

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Thailand

Massive Myanmar earthquake reveals cracks in Bangkok’s ‘tofu buildings’

The Chinese embassy in Bangkok has called for full cooperation with the Thai authorities’ investigation into the State Audit Office collapse.

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Rescuers conduct a search for survivors on Friday at the site of the collapsed State Audit Office tower building in Bangkok. Photo: EPA-EFE
Food and Drinks

Vancouver cafe’s gluten-free Hong Kong treats bring back memories

At Saan Saan Cafe, Hong Kong milk tea, chicken wings and fish balls feature on a ‘very nostalgic’ menu catering to diners with dietary needs.

Menu items at Saan Saan Cafe in Vancouver. Photo: Saan Saan Cafe
US-China relations

US YouTube star in China, Beijing ‘hackers for hire’: 7 US-China relations reads

From IShowSpeed’s Great Wall adventures to espionage fears, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in March 2024.

Science

US cyber expert Wang Xiaofeng took Singapore job before raids: university letter

University staff protest decision to ‘summarily terminate’ Wang: ‘Silence fuels suspicion and distrust and makes shared governance harder’.

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