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1. Trump may hit China with punitive tariffs over purchases of Russian oil
US Vice-President J.D. Vance said that President Donald Trump is “thinking” about slapping new tariffs on imports from China in response to the country’s purchases of Russian oil.
2. China condemns Israel’s Gaza City takeover plan, urges 2-state solution
China has condemned Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City, urging an immediate halt to military operations in an emergency United Nations Security Council session on Sunday.
3. Why China’s baby subsidies may help poorer regions – and how they stack up in Asia

In a major effort to tackle its deepening demographic crisis, China has launched a nationwide childcare subsidy scheme – the first of its kind by the central government.
4. 80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
Harvard expert Rana Mitter says that if trends continue, the region could be a bigger driver of the global economy than it is now.
5. China’s new launcher is aimed at space debris. Can it also be used as a weapon?
Chinese scientists have unveiled a projectile launcher for use in space – a device designed to remove dangerous debris orbiting the Earth but with potential to also be used as a weapon.
6. Shanghai plans housing upgrade drive in a boost for consumption, investment
Shanghai, China’s commercial centre, will launch a wide-ranging initiative to redevelop urban villages next year, marking one of its most ambitious citywide renewal campaigns yet.
7. Global uncertainties drive Chinese rush to African goldfields, despite the risks

Chinese companies and miners in Africa are facing severe security threats from armed groups in search of gold, driven by soaring global prices for the precious metal.


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Selfies and symbolism: behind the scenes from Xi’s summit with Trump and Putin

Leaders Xi, Putin meet over tea; rare earth find in northeast China: SCMP’s 7 highlights

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Trump considers punitive tariffs, China builds space debris device: SCMP daily highlights

Employees in the Chinese province of Heilongjiang inspect equipment at a refinery that processes Russian crude oil. Photo: Getty Images


A nurse takes care of a newborn baby at a hospital in Taizhou, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province, on May 12, 2023. Photo: AFP

Security threats are growing in parts of Africa, with a rise in attacks driven by the soaring price of gold. Photo: AFP

Chinese factories keep up robot roll-out despite global decline

China’s installation of robots rose 5 per cent last year to around 290,000 units, accounting for 54 per cent of the global volume, according to the International Federation of Robotics.. Photo: Xinhua

Central Beijing blocked off for China’s WWII anniversary parade rehearsal

Police officers talk to motorists at a barricaded road near Changan Avenue in Beijing on Saturday, with preparations under way for a military parade in September. Photo: AP

Policemen disembark from a bus in central Beijing on Saturday to prepare for a rehearsal for a military parade next month. Photo: AP

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From China’s nationwide childcare subsidy to Chinese miners putting gold over own lives in Africa, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From China’s nationwide childcare subsidy to Chinese miners putting gold over own lives in Africa, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


Trump considers punitive tariffs, China builds space debris device: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From China’s nationwide childcare subsidy to Chinese miners putting gold over own lives in Africa, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. Trump may hit China with punitive tariffs over purchases of Russian oil

From China’s nationwide childcare subsidy to Chinese miners putting gold over own lives in Africa, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage