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China and the European Union have yet to find a way of avoiding tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles before they come into effect at the end of this month. Photo: AFP

EU braces for trade blows, Trump doubles down on China: 7 EV reads you missed

From the European Union voting to impose tariffs to a price war among China’s EV makers, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

Lion of Venice’s origins, Southeast Asia’s war on dissent: 5 weekend reads

Chinese actress claps back, ‘despicable’ Hong Kong-born doctor: 7 highlights

China claims chip-design breakthrough, time on the moon: 7 science highlights

From a space battery for exploring Mars to deciding the time on the moon, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

A battery developed by researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China could operate for nearly two Martian months at zero degrees, they say. Photo: Shutterstock

China’s semiconductor breakthrough, K-pop’s ‘disease’: 5 weekend reads

From China’s chip breakthrough to a producer slamming K-pop’s ‘factory-like’ system, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

China’s first batch of ‘little emperors’, ‘pleasure marriages’: 7 highlights

From China’s ‘little emperors’ becoming overwhelmed caretakers to Wall Street banks misreading China’s stock market, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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Alleged Chinese agent, ‘Formosa’ exercise in Brazil: 7 US-China relations reads

From a presidential debate to US and Chinese troops in Brazil, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in September 2024.

Linda Sun, former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, leaves Brooklyn Federal Court in New York on September 3. Sun has been accused of acting as a Chinese agent. Photo: AP

EU to vote on electric vehicle tariffs, Tesla vs China: 7 EV reads you missed

From D-Day looming for China’s exporters to an escalating battle for supremacy in autonomous driving, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

How actress Shu Qi went from soft-porn to mainstream cinema: 5 weekend reads

From Chinese actress Shu Qi to gold and bronze relics uncovered in Sanxingdui, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Row over reclining seat on Cathay plane, Xi’s economic rally: 7 highlights

From Xi’s call at an unexpected Politburo meeting to Hong Kong regaining top billing, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-1000 plane takes off from Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese nanotech pioneer leaves US, stem cell hope for pandas: 7 science highlights

From submarine detection technology to a giant panda conservation, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting on science.

Wang Zhonglin (right), who is credited with developing the field of nanoenergy, has returned to China after decades working as a scientist in the US. Photo: Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems

Asia backs Kamala Harris, turbulence for Malaysia Airlines: 5 weekend reads

From Asia’s pick in the US election to Malaysia Airlines’ recent woes, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Shock over Chinese scientist’s death, Bali’s new tourism rules: 7 highlights

From the fallout from the Lebanon pager blasts to Bali tightening tourism rules, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

China’s reign in Spain, oil-guzzlers outsold in China: 7 EV reads you missed

From China’s electric vehicles making headway in Europe to US House voting to restrict tax credits, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

Chinese electric vehicles have become a more common sight on European streets, as their competitive prices attracted consumers before the institution of new tariffs. Photo: Reuters

Indonesia-China maritime stand-off, Australian universities: 5 weekend reads

From Indonesia’s run-in with Chinese vessels to Southeast Asia’s visa-free travel, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

The Indonesian coastguard (Bakamla) said it had spotted five Chinese-flagged fishing vessels on Tuesday anchored around waters located 22 nautical miles (40.7km) north of Tanjung Berakit. Photo: X/Official Indonesia Coast Guard (IDNCG)

Chinese graduates’ job pressures, Hong Kong’s Physical gym woes: 7 highlights

From Hongkongers having to pay to enter the UK to Chinese graduates’ job woes, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Philippines’ Sabina Shoal dilemma, war on drugs in Malaysia: 5 weekend reads

From the Philippines’ Sabina Shoal dilemma to the failed war on drugs in Malaysia, here are five weekend reads you may have missed.

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Cathay Pacific grounds A350 planes, Yagi shuts down Hong Kong: 7 highlights

From Cathay Pacific cancelling dozens of flights to China’s approach to Vietnam, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Cathay Pacific says it identified an engine component failure after Zurich-bound flight returned to Hong Kong following take-off on Monday. Photo: Jonathan Wong

US, China military drills, Singapore’s underconsumption trend: 5 weekend reads

From US and China military drills to Singapore embracing underconsumption, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Filipino helpers in South Korea earn big, China’s Wukong mania: 7 highlights

From tech layoffs in Chinese R&D teams to Black Myth: Wukong driving tourism, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Deng Xiaoping’s legacy, dating service for Chinese bachelors: 5 weekend reads

From China’s Dali offering a dating service to Singapore’s housing dilemma, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Wedding photo shoot in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China. Photo: Reuters

Chinese exodus from US universities, Hong Kong’s ‘haunted’ flats: 7 highlights

From China celebrating Deng Xiaoping’s 120th birthday to Hong Kong’s “haunted” flats, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Challenge for Japan’s next PM, black magic fears over Nusantara: 5 weekend reads

From challenges Japan’s next leader faces to what makes Uzbekistan bread special, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Chinese ‘flocking’ to Malaysia, Eileen Gu and French athlete: 7 highlights

From a Chinese ship destroying Baltic gas pipeline ‘by accident’ to Eileen Gu’s link to ‘arrogant’ French athlete, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

China tackles sonic booms, Singapore’s Kishore Mahbubani: 5 weekend reads

From sonic booms to Singapore’s Kishore Mahbubani, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Sonic booms occur when aircraft move faster than the speed of sound – about 1,200km/h (750mph). Photo: Reuters

Swimming legend Phelps on China’s Pan, Singapore’s uber-rich: 7 highlights

From Michael Phelps refusing to ‘point finger’ at China’s Pan to Singapore’s uber-rich foreigners not flaunting wealth, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Pan Zhanle’s scorching swim in the Olympic 100m freestyle final is being met with some scepticism. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese diaspora’s identity on a plate, Indonesia’s Olympic bid: 5 weekend reads

From lack of demand for China-US travel to Indonesia’s bid to host the Olympics, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Chinese Mexico-border crossers, US election fears: 7 stories you may have missed

Trump’s ‘Chinese’ attempted assassin, China’s US migrants, election anxiety: highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in July 2024.

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9 September, 2024
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