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China unveils rock-catching spacecraft, ‘Jay Chou of fitness world’: SCMP’s 7 highlights

From EU warning China against making drones for Russia to Malaysia’s fitness influencer, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

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As China gets closer to launch date for its Tianwen-3 Mars mission, scientists have designed a device to safely capture rock samples for the all-important return back to Earth. Photo: Shutterstock
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. Hong Kong 47 and their jail time after longest national security trial

The 45 opposition figures found guilty of subversion for their roles in a plot to overthrow the government have learned their fates.

2. EU warns China of ‘consequences’ if it’s found to be making drones for Russia

Beijing says there are “strict controls” on the export of Chinese military drones. Photo: Kyodo
Beijing says there are “strict controls” on the export of Chinese military drones. Photo: Kyodo

European Union foreign ministers have warned China that there will be “consequences” if it is proven to be producing military-grade drones to be used in Russia’s war on Ukraine.

3. How a Chinese spacecraft will catch Mars rock samples for journey to Earth

China is another step closer to bringing the first pieces of the red planet back to Earth with the development of a lightweight device to capture Martian rock samples in orbit.

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