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Beijing’s space launch goal, how China should tackle Trump challenge: SCMP daily catch-up

From China’s arrival at new crossroads with US to trial bid to up fertility rates, here’s a round-up from today’s China and Economy coverage

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1. Can Beijing get other countries on its side as Trump challenges loom?

President Xi Jinping arrives for a meeting with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the Apec summit in Lima, Peru, on November 16. Photo: AFP
President Xi Jinping arrives for a meeting with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the Apec summit in Lima, Peru, on November 16. Photo: AFP

Beijing’s relations with Washington have arrived at a new crossroads as Donald Trump’s “America first” approach dominates preparations for his second presidential term, a former senior Chinese official said, while adding that the challenges could also present opportunities.

2. US must avoid ‘uncontrollable escalation’ into nuclear war with China: report

Washington should aim to avoid a full-scale nuclear war if Beijing takes military action against Taiwan, experts say, but they disagree on how to achieve that goal, according to a US think tank report.

3. Chinese province makes labour pain relief pledge to ease childbirth jitters

A Chinese province is attempting to ease concerns over the physical stress of childbirth with a plan to include labour pain treatment in public health insurance policies. Photo: Getty Images
A Chinese province is attempting to ease concerns over the physical stress of childbirth with a plan to include labour pain treatment in public health insurance policies. Photo: Getty Images
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