3 w. ago China’s reusable rocket failure, PLA’s growth leaves US ‘vulnerable’: SCMP’s 7 highlights

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. Pentagon says Chinese aircraft carriers, 6th-gen fighters make US ‘vulnerable’ A Pentagon report contends that China’s development of its aircraft carriers, sixth-generation fighters and nuclear arsenal illustrates Beijing’s...

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3 w. ago China’s reusable rocket failure, PLA growth leaves US ‘vulnerable’: 7 highlights

China’s reusable rocket failure, PLA growth leaves US ‘vulnerable’: 7 highlights  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago Second Reusable Rocket Failure in One Month Leaves China Chasing U.S. Lead

Second Reusable Rocket Failure in One Month Leaves China Chasing U.S. Lead  news.satnews.com

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3 w. ago China’s reusable rocket ambitions suffer setback, US blacklists DJI: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Second reusable rocket recovery failure in a month puts China 10 years behind US The Long March 12A, China’s first state-owned reusable rocket, made its debut launch on Tuesday morning but the recovery of the first stage was a failure. 2. ‘Urgent’: has mainland China changed tone for Taiwan peaceful reunification? Analysts examine Taiwan-related policy...

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3 w. ago China’s reusable rocket recovery fails, US blacklists DJI: SCMP daily highlights

China’s reusable rocket recovery fails, US blacklists DJI: SCMP daily highlights  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago China's second attempt at completing a reusable rocket test fails

China's second attempt at completing a reusable rocket test fails  CNBC

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3 w. ago China fails to recover first stage of reusable Long March 12A rocket, Xinhua reports

China fails to recover first stage of reusable Long March 12A rocket, Xinhua reports  Reuters

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3 w. ago Second reusable rocket recovery failure in a month puts China 10 years behind US

The Long March 12A, China’s first state-owned reusable rocket, made its debut launch on Tuesday morning but the recovery of the first stage was a failure. It was China’s second failed bid this month to return an orbital-class booster to Earth, a feat that has so far only been achieved by the US. The second stage of the rocket entered its predetermined orbit after its launch at 10am, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. The reusable rocket, designed by the Shanghai Academy of...

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