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China’s Victory Day parade, US TV series draws flak in Singapore: SCMP’s 7 highlights

From US TV series drawing flak in Singapore to Pentagon’s pizza orders, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

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We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond 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. Nuclear missiles and ‘loyal wingmen’: 8 surprises from China’s military parade

China’s military parade on Wednesday celebrating the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II showcased various new weapons systems, including some surprises from key areas such as nuclear missiles and advanced drones.

2. Xi, Putin and Modi are grinning and smiling, but at whom?

As his country faces steep US tariffs, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the SCO summit in Tianjin on Monday to deepen ties with the leaders of China and Russia. Photo: AP
As his country faces steep US tariffs, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the SCO summit in Tianjin on Monday to deepen ties with the leaders of China and Russia. Photo: AP

Three major world powers – China, India and Russia – all with various frictions with the United States, projected an image of solidarity on Monday in front of the international media during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin.

3. ‘Have some respect’: US TV series draws flak for portrayal of Singapore

A “Singaporean” character is depicted as speaking Malay in the US TV series “Countdown”. Photo: Prime Video
A “Singaporean” character is depicted as speaking Malay in the US TV series “Countdown”. Photo: Prime Video
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