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Chinese student’s Harvard speech, Hokkaido tremors spark quake worry: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From Singapore’s 1880 club shutting in Hong Kong to Japanese men’s tips on staying young, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
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We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.
1. Harvard speech sparks China debate on elite education access, privilege
Emotional remarks by a Chinese student who delivered this year’s Harvard University commencement speech have sparked a debate in China about barriers to elite education.
2. Military mishap risks rise with PLA’s ‘grey zone operations’: Taiwan ex-minister

The risks of a cross-strait military accident are on the rise as Beijing steps up pressure on Taiwan, a former Taiwanese defence official has warned, citing the lack of direct communication channels between the two sides.
3. Japan on alert as Hokkaido tremors reignite megaquake fears

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