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1. Superpower showdown: how US-China economic warfare could play out under Trump
After retaking the White House last month, US president-elect Donald Trump celebrated his victory by attending an Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight bout with his friend and UFC president, Dana White, alongside billionaire ally Elon Musk.
2. US TikTok ban: Supreme Court to review law banning Chinese-owned app

The US Supreme Court said on Wednesday that it had agreed to review a US law that mandates a nationwide ban of the popular Chinese-owned video app TikTok if it fails to secure a non-Chinese buyer by January 19.
3. China’s nuclear warheads total 600 and raise ‘concerns’: Pentagon
China has not only expanded its number of operational nuclear warheads to 600 but improved the diversity and sophistication of its arsenal, the Pentagon said in a report released on Wednesday.
4. Chinese cybersecurity centre accuses US of hacking and stealing tech secrets
A Chinese cybersecurity body has accused the United States of carrying out cyberattacks and stealing business secrets from a research centre and a data company as the American government launched a national security investigation into Chinese router company TP-Link.
5. US Fed’s hawkish rate-cut forecast slams China’s yuan
The offshore yuan weakened overnight and broke a key psychological level of 7.3 per US dollar, as the US Federal Reserve’s unexpectedly cautious forecast for rate cuts next year strengthened the dollar.
6. Chinese university probes forged Cambridge invite that led to visa rejections
A prestigious Chinese university is investigating after media reports alleged a staff member leading an exchange programme fabricated invitation letters from Cambridge University, resulting in more than 20 students being rejected for visas and facing a future ban by Britain.
7. Hong Kong scientists to build robot for China’s Chang’e-8 moon mission

Hong Kong-based scientists will take the lead in building a lunar surface robot for China’s 2028 moon mission, according to Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The research team plans to create a robot capable of scientific exploration, instrument deployment, and installation tasks for the Chang’e-8 mission.


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An undated image of a PLA Type 094 strategic nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. Photo: Handout

TikTok faces a potential US ban. Photo: TNS

In addition to the robot, the Chang’e-8 mission will also feature a lunar rover. Illustration: CNSA

The Juno detector is in position at the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory in Jiangmen, Guangdong province. Photo: Xinhua

New radar technology created by Chinese scientists will help with submarine detection and also could assist communication between surface ships and submarines. Photo: QQ

The Zuchongzhi 3.0 processor. Photo: CCTV

The Chang’e-6 module landed safely in the grasslands of China’s Inner Mongolia region. Photo: Xinhua

Drone swarms, stealth fighters, missiles: 10 China military developments in 2024

The J-35A stealth fighter jet is headed for duty on China’s aircraft carriers. Photo: Xinhua

China’s Dongfeng-41 intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles during a military parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 2019. Photo: Xinhua

Various Chinese agencies have released a list of export controls relating to drones and parts. Photo: Xinhua

A Chinese boy with heart disease tragically died in his mother’s arms while watching fireworks. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

A Hong Kong woman was rejected for her height at a “matchmaking corner” in mainland China, sparking humorous debate about dating preferences. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/Xiaohongshu

Research indicates that songs with a high beats per minute (BPM) can affect a driver’s mental state and cardiovascular activity, potentially increasing the likelihood of accidents. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

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From a superpower showdown to an arsenal that raises US ‘concerns’, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage


From a superpower showdown to an arsenal that raises US ‘concerns’, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.
