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1. 6 takeaways from Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit opening
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to uphold international fairness and justice while pursuing mutually beneficial economic and cultural cooperation.
2. China’s yuan could strengthen to 7 per US dollar as Fed sends dovish signals
The Chinese yuan is set to continue making gains against the US dollar over the coming months, as China’s central bank sets strong daily reference rates for the currency and traders bet on possible US interest rate cuts, analysts said.
3. How will China’s advanced drones and robobeasts share stage with PLA personnel?

Some 16 years after China first showcased drones in a military parade, there is keen interest in how the People’s Liberation Army has developed its unmanned systems, and how they will be displayed during Beijing’s military parade on Wednesday.
4. The ‘godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton on preventing takeover by the technology
The Geoffrey Hinton discusses the risks of the technology and whether superpowers can find common ground to rein it in.
5. Will China boost defence posture as Vietnam deepens footprint in Spratlys?

Beijing may be prompted to fortify its defences in the disputed South China Sea, observers have warned, after new satellite images showed Vietnam had stepped up island-building in the Spratly Islands.
6. Chinese scientists’ discovery may pave the way for self-charging smartwatches
Chinese scientists have created the world’s first rubber band that converts body heat into electricity, potentially paving the way for smartwatches and other wearable devices that will charge automatically.
7. Why Chinese students are flocking to Southeast Asia for degrees, employment

Kent Cai, a Chinese entrepreneur based in the eastern province of Zhejiang, made a major life decision earlier this year by moving abroad to pursue a PhD.


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Takeaways from SCO summit opening, China’s advanced drones: SCMP daily highlights

Russia’s Vladimir Putin, India’s Narendra Modi and China’s Xi Jinping. Photo: Kyodo


Drones such as the armed reconnaissance stealth drone, the GJ-11, are expected to be on show during China’s military parade on September 3. Robot dogs and other quadruped systems are also expected to be out in force. Photo: Handout

Satellite imagery taken in 2025 shows Vietnamese dredging and landfill work at a reef in the Spratly Islands that had previously housed only small concrete pillbox structures. Photo: Handout

More Chinese students are relocating to Southeast Asia to pursue higher education and employment opportunities. Photo: EPA

Could this small ancient shrimp be the next big thing in Xinjiang aquaculture?

Brine shrimp are extremely tolerant of salt and are used as aquaculture feed. Photo: Handout

The shrimp is among the oldest surviving species on Earth, going back about 400 million years. Photo: Handout

China’s Xi pushes SCO bank as Putin deflects Ukraine blame – as it happened

Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre) with other leaders and SCO summit participants in Tianjin on Monday. Photo: AFP

Why likely US-Taiwan joint arms production may ring alarm bells in Beijing

Taiwan Air Force pilots run towards a F-16V fighter jet during a military drill in 2022. Taiwan has an extensive inventory of US weapons but has lately been hit with supply delays. Photo: EPA-EFE 

US Senator Roger Wicker and Taiwanese leader William Lai pose with a souvenir jacket, in Taipei on August 29. Photo: AP

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From the meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation leaders to a potential advance in wearable devices, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From the meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation leaders to a potential advance in wearable devices, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


Takeaways from SCO summit opening, China’s advanced drones: 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 meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation leaders to a potential advance in wearable devices, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. 6 takeaways from Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit opening

From the meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation leaders to a potential advance in wearable devices, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage