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China’s C919 jet, US presidential election: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week
From China’s C919 jet learning from Brazil to how votes are counted in the US, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
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1. Mentor or rival? China takes notes from Brazilian giant Embraer as C919 soars ahead
When China set off on its long-haul endeavour to build and fly a modern commercial airliner, it aimed high. Now, it will need to take a detour to learn from another foreign manufacturer to achieve its lofty goal.
2. Chinese actress goes viral with ‘my uterus is not your business’ reply when urged to have kids
Chinese actress Qin Lan has become a role model for women’s rights in China after her quote, “my uterus is none of your business,” went viral. Qin is an independent, outspoken individual who defies conservative values like the pressure to marry and have children at an appropriate age.
3. UK police call Hong Kong-born doctor ‘despicable’ for murder attempt by poison
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