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Leaked US F-35 and F-15 documents, Singapore approves insects as food: 7 highlights

  • From Chinese scientists’ new carbon fibre breakthrough to Singapore grappling with ‘eating bugs’, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

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Leaked American files include manuals for the F-35 jet, pictured, as well as documents relating to the F-15, the Switchblade drone and precision-guided missiles. Photo: Reuters

1. Leaked US F-35 and F-15 documents look authentic, Chinese security expert says

Recently leaked documents, purported to contain technical information about the F-35 fighter jet and sensitive US weapons, appear authentic, according to a Chinese information security expert.

2. Hong Kong’s Temple Street loses its buzz as ‘Night Vibes’ campaign fizzles out

Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong

The initiative was launched last September to reboot the city’s nightlife after three years of pandemic-induced restrictions. However, nine months in and the campaign appears to have fizzled out.

3. Chinese scientists’ carbon fibre breakthrough could change underwater drone race

Chinese scientists have unveiled an ultra-strong carbon fibre hull for the large-scale production of high-performance underwater drones, potentially giving China an edge in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait.

4. Singapore has approved insects as food, but can consumers stomach it?

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