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1. To survive the trade war, China aims to create a stronger domestic economy
Beijing is doubling down on efforts to create a stronger domestic market, as it focuses on reducing China’s vulnerability to external tariff shocks even amid a tentative ceasefire in the country’s trade war with the United States.
2. World’s biggest car carrier sets sail from China, highlighting export ambitions
Two new car-carrying ships made in China, including one that can hold a record number of vehicles, embarked on their maiden voyages on Thursday, underscoring the scale of the country’s vehicle export ambitions.
3. China’s PLA warns US Space Force ‘orbital carrier’ risks escalating cosmic arms race

China’s military has warned that a plan by the US Space Force to deploy “orbital carriers” will accelerate an arms race in space.
4. China’s PL-15 missiles face first combat test in Kashmir conflict
For decades, Chinese-made air-to-air missiles were believed to be imitations of Western designs. But the recent deployment of the PL-15E by the Pakistan Air Force serves as a fresh reminder that the capabilities of China’s air-to-air missile systems – alongside a growing fleet of advanced fighter aircraft – can no longer be ignored.
5. US tariffs on pharmaceuticals could hit Chinese export firms’ profit margins: analysts

Chinese drug makers could face squeezed profit margins, as US President Donald Trump is expected to press ahead with tariffs on pharmaceuticals despite his pledge to slash domestic prices, analysts said.
6. US curbs on Huawei chips add uncertainty to China’s AI investment
New US guidelines on the use of Huawei Technologies’ Ascend chips have introduced fresh uncertainty into China’s investment spree in artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to analysts and industry insiders.
7. China’s moves in disputed waters spark concerns in Japan about ‘incremental control’

Japan has lodged a protest with Beijing over the suspected construction of a new offshore platform in disputed waters of the East China Sea – a development that analysts say could signal China’s latest attempt to extend administrative control through incremental moves.


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China’s bid to survive trade war, PL-15 missiles’ first combat test: SCMP daily highlights

China is focusing on reforms to boost its domestic market amid the trade war with the United States. Photo: EPA-EFE

US company Gravitics recently won a lucrative contract to provide a “game-changer” for the US Space Force “orbital carrier” vehicle, raising new concerns for the PLA. Photo: Gravitics

US companies are reliant on Chinese firms for the raw materials in antibiotics and many other critical medicines. Photo: Shutterstock

The Zhenhua 30, a 297.6-metre-long heavy lift vessel, was one of two Chinese ships spotted 345km northwest of Kume Island in Japan’s Okinawa prefecture. Photo: Handout

China announces new military academies as part of PLA modernisation drive

China is establishing academies for new service branches, as the PLA pushes hard for modernisation. Photo: Getty Images

Chinese President Xi Jinping  greeting the heads of military academies as well as those working in the military education field attending a training session at the National Defense University in Beijing in 2019. Photo: Xinhua 

Australia’s Queensland to open Shenzhen trade office with Hong Kong as ‘gateway’

Queensland’s Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates is leading a trade mission to mainland China and Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li

Queensland Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates will next head to Shenzhen. Photo: Xinhua

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From the maiden voyage of a record-setting Chinese vessel to Beijing doubling down on its domestic economy, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From the maiden voyage of a record-setting Chinese vessel to Beijing doubling down on its domestic economy, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


China’s bid to survive trade war, PL-15 missiles’ first combat test: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From the maiden voyage of a record-setting Chinese vessel to Beijing doubling down on its domestic economy, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. To survive the trade war, China aims to create a stronger domestic economy

From the maiden voyage of a record-setting Chinese vessel to Beijing doubling down on its domestic economy, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage