97 minutes ago Malaysia’s migrating nurses, Chinese ‘villains’ comment forces apology: 7 Asia highlights

From Malaysia facing a nursing crunch to AI-generated tourist attractions, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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2 hours ago US telecom worker who was Chinese agent sentenced to 4 years in prison

US telecom worker who was Chinese agent sentenced to 4 years in prison  VOA Asia

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2 hours ago Elon Musk calls fighter jets ‘obsolete’, drones the future of air combat

Trump ally Musk shared a video of Chinese drones on X, and said F-35’s makers are ‘idiots’ for still building manned jets.

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5 hours ago Chinese, Algerian presidents hail successful launch of communications satellite

President Xi Jinping and his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika exchanged congratulatory messages on the successful launch of Alcomsat-1 in the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China's southwestern province of Sichuan early Monday.

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7 hours ago Chinese scientists increase fighter jet afterburner efficiency to nearly 100%: study

Pioneering technology to improve afterburner efficiency could make the Chinese military unrivalled in air combat.

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13 hours ago Chinese among 16 tourists missing after yacht sinks in Egypt’s Red Sea

28 people were saved after vessel sank in rough waters south of the coastal town of Marsa Alam. Rescuers are searching for the missing.

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13 hours ago Xi’s South American tour: China takes centre stage as US heads for the wings

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s nine-day trip to Peru and Brazil shows Beijing’s growing profile while US awaits the coming of Trump 2.0.

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14 hours ago EU To Target Chinese Firms With Asset Freezes, Visa Bans For Aiding Russia In Ukraine

EU To Target Chinese Firms With Asset Freezes, Visa Bans For Aiding Russia In Ukraine  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

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15 hours ago Chinese trans woman awarded thousands over forced electroshock "conversion therapy" hopes for change

Chinese trans woman awarded thousands over forced electroshock "conversion therapy" hopes for change  CBS News

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