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9 September, 2024
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Predicting US-China relations under Trump, PLA ‘kill list’: 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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7 scientists, mathematicians, physicists and experts who moved to China in 2024

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US-China economic warfare, China’s nuclear warheads: SCMP daily catch-up

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‘Dream bullets’, hypersonic gliders: 12 China science breakthroughs in 2024

From a giant sphere for tracking neutrinos to a first trace of lunar water, here are some of the major science developments of the year.

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

China’s ‘white mafia’ services, sick baby at fireworks show: 5 trending stories

From a fireworks show to ‘white mafia’ services in China, here are five stories from recent SCMP reporting.

Record-breaking Chinese spacewalk, Xi Jinping in Macau: SCMP daily catch-up

From astronauts making the longest single spacewalk to the Chinese president landing in Macau, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

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China’s military

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

From a fourth aircraft carrier to the corruption investigation of a top general, here are some of the year’s most notable People’s Liberation Army stories.

The J-35A stealth fighter jet is headed for duty on China’s aircraft carriers. Photo: Xinhua
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PLA’s electronic war ‘kill list’, powerful laser cutter: 7 science highlights

From clues to the next pandemic to Chinese scientists leaving the US, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

China visa-free transit, cancer scientist returns: SCMP daily catch-up

From 10 days of visa-free transit for travellers to a world-leading researcher’s move, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

Singapore and Malaysia spar, South Korea’s first lady: 7 Asia highlights

From neighbours debating migration to South Korea’s first lady, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Kuala Lumpur has been featured as a choice destination by various travel and expatriate influencers at least over the past year. Photo: AFP

PLA electronic war ‘kill list’, how China can survive Trump: 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.

A Chinese report has revealed a list of US Navy targets that are likely to be hit in a potential electronic warfare scenario. Photo: Reuters

Taiwan losing cultural sway, Hong Kong ‘failures’: 5 weekend reads

From Taiwan losing its cultural sway over mainland to Hongkongers feeling like they are ‘failures’, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Macron plans China visit, origins of modern humans: SCMP daily catch-up

From the sentencing of a Chinese football legend to ancient human fossils in a cave, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

Singapore and Malaysia spar, gas blast in Shenzhen apartment: 7 highlights

From a South Korean ex-defence minister’s suicide attempt to a social media post stirring debate about gentrification, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Singapore’s skyline. Photo: Reuters

Panchen Lama Nepal trip, Beijing decries Yoon spy claim: SCMP daily catch-up

From the Panchen Lama making a rare visit to Trump inviting Xi to his inauguration, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

The current Panchen Lama, Gyaincain Norbu, was chosen by Chinese authorities and sits on the country’s top political advisory body. Photo: AFP

Controversial love course in China, US$4 million divorce: 5 trending stories

From an imprisoned husband’s divorce demands to a Chinese man finding love with a Belarusian woman, here are five stories from recent SCMP reporting.

China’s economy-boosting rhetoric, Fujian aircraft carrier: SCMP daily catch-up

From skid marks on China’s third aircraft carrier to possible ‘cure’ for hepatitis B, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

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EVs: Industry Trends

Hong Kong launch pad for Chinese EVs, Xiaomi unveils electric SUV: 7 EV reads

From Chinese start-up Hozon eyeing exports to Chinese electric vehicle makers favouring Hong Kong, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

A file photo of the Xpeng P7+. Photo: Xpeng

China’s award-winning submarine, Vietnam reef projects: SCMP daily catch-up

From China’s export growth narrowing to Vietnam’s constructions in South China Sea, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

Fall of Syria’s Assad, Australia’s social media ban: 7 Asia highlights

From the collapse of the Assad regime to a neck massage sparking warnings in Thailand, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

China-Philippines gambling crackdown, TCM training scheme: SCMP daily catch-up

From heads rolling over Zhuhai car attack to China’s Politburo promising ‘proactive measures’, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

TCM research in China is waning, according to some online commenters who question the need to train people in other countries. Photo: Shutterstock

China’s ‘sexy’ athletes, India’s youngest spiritual influencer: 5 weekend reads

From the tomb of a Chinese emperor to a young spiritual influencer in India, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Chinese hurdler Wu Yanni is another sportswoman often called out for her appearance. Like all Chinese athletes, she has to cover her tattoos when she competes. Photo: Xinhua
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Recap | Stark Chernobyl images show aftermath of world’s worst nuclear disaster

Explore the abandoned town and radioactive landscape that were left by the nuclear reactor explosion in 1986.

Trump picks Perdue, global firms go local in China: SCMP daily catch-up

From international companies adopting a new strategy in China to a huge cave for testing space habitation, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

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Chinese tourists leave mess in Japan, novelist Chiung Yao dies: 7 highlights

From political turmoil in South Korea to Chinese tourists leaving a mess in Japan, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Photos shared by the blogger depict a dishevelled scene, with empty food packages and various debris strewn across the three-bedroom homestay. Photo: SCMP composite/X.com

Research into next pandemic, China sanctions 13 US firms: SCMP daily catch-up

From the PLA cutting pilot training to researchers predicting the next pandemic, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

A study led by China’s top virologist has raised concerns that a strain of the virus H2N2 recently found in the wild now has the ability to infect humans. Photo: Reuters

Chinese tourists spark outrage, Angelababy’s ex-husband: 5 trending stories

From a police officer in China beating a boy to Angelababy’s ex removing an online post, here are five stories from recent SCMP reporting.

Chinese tourists in South Korea, writer Chiung Yao dies: SCMP daily catch-up

From Beijing urging its citizens to be vigilant after South Korea’s martial law to romance novelist Chiung Yao in suspected suicide, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

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