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PLA electronic war ‘kill list’, how China can survive Trump threats: SCMP daily catch-up

From targets for an attack against US aircraft carrier strike groups to how Beijing can avoid Japan’s mistakes, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage

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1. PLA releases electronic warfare ‘kill list’ for US carrier groups

The People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) electronic warfare unit has produced a list of targets for a coordinated attack against US aircraft carrier strike groups.

2. China’s November consumption misses estimate, adds urgency to stimulus

A quality inspector checks crankshafts at a factory which produces the mechanical component for both the domestic market and export in Binzhou in China’s eastern Shandong province. Photo: AFP
A quality inspector checks crankshafts at a factory which produces the mechanical component for both the domestic market and export in Binzhou in China’s eastern Shandong province. Photo: AFP

China’s consumption growth slowed in November, as did property investment, while the industrial sector showed limited signs of recovery, underscoring challenges to Beijing’s push for an “all-around” expansion of domestic demand in 2025 amid external uncertainties.

3. How China can survive Trump threats, avoid Japan’s mistakes: Zhang Yansheng

In this interview, the economist discusses Beijing’s response plan for tariffs and trade encirclement during Donald Trump’s second White House term and what Chinese companies should look out for when expanding overseas.

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