11 h. ago Mars discovery, NBA star writes for Chinese state media: 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. China’s export growth slows in August under shadow of trade war uncertainty China’s exports continued to rise in August, though at a slower pace, with the near-term outlook clouded as global markets watch to see whether the world’s two largest economies can reach a lasting and durable trade deal. 2. Oxford’s Ian Goldin on the biggest challenges for China’s...

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12 h. ago EU lobby groups warn of “serious damage” from China’s pork duties

EU lobby groups warn of “serious damage” from China’s pork duties  Global Food Industry News

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25 h. ago China facing up to climate challenges with green transformation

China facing up to climate challenges with green transformation  China Daily

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26 h. ago Oxford’s Ian Goldin on the biggest challenges for China’s transitioning economy

Ian Goldin is a professor of globalisation and development at the University of Oxford. Before his time in academia, he worked at several development lenders, including the World Bank, where he served as director of development policy and vice-president. His latest book, The Shortest History of Migration, was published in July 2024. This interview first appeared in SCMP Plus. For other interviews in the Open Questions series, click here. Where do you think globalisation is heading? Is...

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27 h. ago BMW IX3 Can Challenge Every Market, Even China, Says Chairman Zipse

BMW IX3 Can Challenge Every Market, Even China, Says Chairman Zipse  Forbes

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53 h. ago SCO Summit Highlights China’s Challenge to U.S. Power in Asia

SCO Summit Highlights China’s Challenge to U.S. Power in Asia  Left Voice

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61 h. ago While China faces many challenges, the single biggest one is who will succeed President Xi: Analyst

While China faces many challenges, the single biggest one is who will succeed President Xi: Analyst  MSN

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3 d. ago Texas law curbing Chinese property rights takes effect, no relief in sight for months

A Texas law restricting property ownership and leasing by Chinese citizens came into effect this week, thrusting affected residents into legal limbo with no path to relief before November. The law, which restricts real estate purchases by companies, individuals and government entities linked to countries that the federal government deems a threat to the US, took effect on September 1 after a legal challenge failed to block it in time. The legislation identifies China, Iran, North Korea and...

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3 d. ago Bravehart, a stealthy startup, looks to China to challenge Bristol Myers heart drug

Bravehart, a stealthy startup, looks to China to challenge Bristol Myers heart drug  BioPharma Dive

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3 d. ago Hong Kong airport offers free tours for transit fliers to enjoy city’s sights

Hong Kong International Airport has rolled out a free tour service aimed at attracting 5.5 million transit passengers each year to explore the city’s attractions in Wong Tai Sin, Sham Shui Po and Tsim Sha Tsui. The Airport Authority’s CEO Vivian Cheung Kar-fay said on Friday that the new initiative, jointly organised with China’s largest online travel agency Trip.com, was designed for passengers with layovers of more than seven hours to explore Hong Kong’s culture and attractions. “We are...

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3 d. ago Hong Kong airport offers free tours for transit passengers to enjoy local sights

Hong Kong airport has rolled out a free tour service aimed at attracting 5.5 million transit passengers each year to explore the city’s attractions in Wong Tai Sin, Sham Shui Po and Tsim Sha Tsui. Airport Authority CEO Vivian Cheung Kar-fay said on Friday that the new initiative, jointly organised with online travel agency Trip.com, was designed for passengers with layovers of more than seven hours to explore Hong Kong’s culture and attractions. “We are thrilled to introduce the free layover...

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5 d. ago Beijing’s Victory Day parade, China’s film industry: 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. China’s military parade, as it happened: new weapons debut in show of deterrence China held a massive military parade along Changan Avenue in central Beijing, showcasing the country’s latest and most advanced weapons to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in World War II. 2. The 5 key takeaways from China’s Victory Day military...

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5 d. ago China’s ‘Arctic Express’ shows its ambitions at the top of the world

Could a single shipping route shift both trade flows and geopolitical influence? China’s new “Arctic Express” to Europe leverages melting ice to bypass chokepoints and challenge Western dominance. In a significant step for Arctic commercial shipping, China’s Haijie Shipping Company will launch the first regular container service linking Asia and Northern Europe via the Northern Sea Route on September 20. The Istanbul Bridge, with a 4,890 20-foot equivalent unit (TEU) capacity and a low ice...

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5 d. ago How China’s ‘Arctic Express’ poses challenge to Western dominance

Could a single shipping route shift both trade flows and geopolitical influence? China’s new “Arctic Express” to Europe leverages melting ice to bypass chokepoints and challenge Western dominance. In a significant step for Arctic commercial shipping, China’s Haijie Shipping Company will launch the first regular container service linking Asia and Northern Europe via the Northern Sea Route on September 20. The Istanbul Bridge, with a 4,890 20-foot equivalent unit (TEU) capacity and a low ice...

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8 d. ago SP chief says India's 'increased dependence' on China goods to weaken ability to challenge Beijing

SP chief says India's 'increased dependence' on China goods to weaken ability to challenge Beijing  Press Trust of India

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1 week ago Former China central bank chief challenges need for stablecoin adoption

Former China central bank chief challenges need for stablecoin adoption  The Block

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1 week ago 2027 PLA goal: Victory Day parade puts progress and challenges on show

China is on a mission to turn its military into a modern fighting force. In the final article in this four-part series, we look at President Xi Jinping’s military goals and obstacles facing the People’s Liberation Army. The 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in World War II is intended to display both the strength and solidarity of the People’s Liberation Army. But just two weeks before it is set to take place, Beijing announced that former navy chief of staff Li Hanjun – a veteran...

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1 week ago As the world watches PLA approach 100, is it truly ‘capable of winning wars’?

China is on a mission to turn its military into a modern fighting force. In the final article in this four-part series, we look at President Xi Jinping’s military goals and obstacles facing the People’s Liberation Army. The 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in World War II is intended to display both the strength and solidarity of the People’s Liberation Army. But just two weeks before it is set to take place, Beijing announced that former navy chief of staff Li Hanjun – a veteran...

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1 week ago China Challenges U.S. Navy’s ‘Gunboat Diplomacy’; Questions Legal Basis Of American South China Sea FONOPs

China Challenges U.S. Navy’s ‘Gunboat Diplomacy’; Questions Legal Basis Of American South China Sea FONOPs  EurAsian Times

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2 w. ago China challenges US freedom of navigation operations as having ‘no legal basis’

The Chinese government has hit out at US freedom of navigation operations in the first report of its kind. The report – “Legal Assessment of the United States’ ‘Freedom of Navigation’” – is the first official study of its kind published by Beijing and marks its growing desire to challenge what it characterised as “gunboat diplomacy”. “US ‘freedom of navigation’ lacks a basis in international law and seriously distorts the interpretation and development of international law,” the report said. It...

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