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Predicting US-China economic clashes, Chinese astronauts break record: SCMP’s 7 highlights

From Chinese astronauts breaking a world record to an anti-aging liver acid, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

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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. Superpower showdown: how US-China economic warfare could play out under Trump

As US president-elect Donald Trump forms his hawk-filled cabinet, what might China do to counter and deflect a barrage of blows?

2. 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.

3. 5 shampoos sold in Hong Kong found to contain chemicals banned in EU

The five brands found to contain the substances are Hair Corner, Mentholatum, Petal Fresh Pure, Clear and Philip B. Photo: Consumer Council
The five brands found to contain the substances are Hair Corner, Mentholatum, Petal Fresh Pure, Clear and Philip B. Photo: Consumer Council

Five anti-dandruff shampoos sold in Hong Kong contain substances banned in the EU for being potentially harmful to fetuses and reproductive systems, the consumer watchdog has found.

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