Phelps won’t ‘point finger’ at China’s Olympic star Pan, Singapore’s uber-rich: 7 highlights

From Michael Phelps refusing to ‘point finger’ at China’s Pan to Singapore’s uber-rich foreigners not flaunting wealth, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

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Pan Zhanle’s scorching swim in the Olympic 100m freestyle final is being met with some scepticism. Photo: Xinhua

Published: 12:33pm, 9 Aug 2024Updated: 12:35pm, 9 Aug 2024

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.

1. US legend Phelps refuses to ‘point finger’ at Chinese Olympics star Pan Zhanle

American swimming legend Michael Phelps said it would be wrong to “point the finger” at Pan Zhanle following the Chinese teenager’s devastating Olympic gold medal swim last week.

2. Chinese engineers bring Thomas Edison’s DC dream to life on warship

PLA engineers are working on a super warship that uses its DC IPS to power ahead of its Western competitors. Photo: PLA Navy

PLA engineers have “taken the lead” in the field of Integrated Power Systems for warships with China’s direct current (DC) technology at least “one generation ahead” of competitors, according to a senior scientist with the Chinese navy.

3. Trump supporters go after China experiences of Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ VP pick

A campaign worker crosses the stage where US Vice-President Kamala Harris and her running mate Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota would be making their first joint appearance in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters