The Best of South China Morning Post
10+ most popular South China Morning Post articles, as voted by our community.
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The US has lost its charm, maybe forever, to China’s brightest students
More students are opting to stay home, and not pursue further studies at international universities.
South China Morning Post on China
‘Forget the Facebook leak’: China is mining data directly from workers’ brains on an industrial scale
Government-backed surveillance projects are deploying brain-reading technology to detect changes in emotional states in employees on the production line, the military and at the helm of high-speed…
South China Morning Post on Fashion
5 independent fashion brands we loved in 2022, from Miss Sohee to Paskal
From Blackpink favourite Miss Sohee to Ukraine’s Julie Paskal, and Nensi Dojaka, maker of sensual lingerie-inspired designs, five independent fashion labels that stood out this year.
South China Morning Post on Health
Can DNA tests tell what supplements and vitamins we need to take?
With such a huge choice of dietary supplements, companies offer DNA tests touted to reveal which are right for you. Experts weigh in, and reveal which vitamins and nutrients we most likely lack.
South China Morning Post on K-Pop
Cafe that tried to sell toilet seat K-pop star used closes
After Lisa from Blackpink posted some photos of herself at a Bangkok cafe, the cafe owner went on Facebook offering to sell her used cutlery, chair and even a toilet seat. There was an instant outcry…
South China Morning Post on Self Love
Self-love improves sex language and relationships, so nourish yourself first
Self-love is all about prioritising your own happiness and well-being without being selfish. Its benefits include increased happiness, resilience, and optimism, and less anxiety and depression.
South China Morning Post on Skincare
Do your skincare products contain ‘good’ or ‘bad’ alcohol? Experts explain
There are two types of alcohol in skincare products – simple alcohol and fatty alcohol – and knowing which to avoid and which to embrace is essential, two experts say.
South China Morning Post on War
Israel-Gaza war explainer: a visual analysis
A visual guide to the Palestinian territory of Gaza and the war between Israel and Hamas, following the deadly October 7 attack.
South China Morning Post on Weight Loss
Want to lose weight? Eat your meals in a 10-hour window and start early
New research suggests that eating breakfast early, and all your meals in a 10-hour window, may help you lose more weight than if you were to schedule meals later in the day and spread them over a…
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How do Asian countries outside China celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival?
The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated throughout East Asia. We look at how five countries mark the occasion, the special foods they eat and the myths and legends associated with it.
Chinese scientists make ‘impossible’ AI breakthrough in drug research
The team says its machine learning model can accurately predict the complex molecular changes that determine a drug’s effectiveness.
How coronavirus is transforming our space, possibly forever
The pandemic has changed our daily routines and the way we interact with our environments may never be the same.
Huawei founder’s bleak memo about the future strikes a chord in China
Ren’s message offers an honest reading of China’s economic prospects, which is rare in the country, according to experts.
Hong Kong protests: Visual stories shedding light on events gripping the city
The Hong Kong protests have roiled the city since June. Explore the history behind what happened this collection of timelines, graphics and visual stories
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