China, Russia bombers enter Alaska, Philippines’ Chinese-infiltration fears: 7 highlights

From China being one step closer to putting person on the moon to Hong Kong’s tofu debacle, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

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A Chinese H-6 bomber, similar to the PLA warplanes, was detected along with Russian aircraft in the Air Defence Identification Zone off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday. Photo: Handout

Published: 12:12pm, 26 Jul 2024Updated: 1:08pm, 26 Jul 2024

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1. China, Russia bombers enter Alaska air defence zone in military first: Norad

Chinese and Russian bombers were detected and intercepted off the coast of Alaska for the first time on Wednesday, according to joint US and Canadian defence agency Norad.

2. Chinese-born scientist in US tells of fear caused by Trump-era convictions

Professor Franklin Tao, formerly of the University of Kansas, has had all four convictions relating to wire fraud and false statement overturned by US courts. Photo: science.org

University of Kansas academic Franklin Tao speaks of charges amid the China Initiative, “losing almost everything” and a bittersweet victory.

3. Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to offer free buses, deploy 1,000 staff for July 28 works

Trains will not stop at Prince Edward, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei and Ho Man Tin stations on the Kwun Tong line as the MTR Corp carries out unprecedented upgrades.