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1. China will never allow any country in this world to achieve AI dominance: Victor Gao

2. Curiosity beats perfect statements, UK elite universities tell Hong Kong students

3. China’s youth job crisis drives graduates to German vocational apprenticeships

4. Rich Dad, Poor Dad author’s vast debts spark awe – and some anger – in China

5. What a viral Jennie clip reveals about South Korea’s deepfake struggles



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SCMP Highlights

China won’t permit AI dominance; South Korea’s deepfake crisis: 5 weekend reads you missed

The United States is “weaponising and militarising AI”, according to Victor Gao. Photo: TNS

The US is “weaponising and militarising AI”, according to Victor Gao. Photo: AFP

Elite British universities are prioritising authentic curiosity and academic resilience over rigid test prep and “perfect personal statements”. Photo: AFP

Some Chinese students looking to study abroad are considering vocational training programmes such as Germany’s Ausbildung system. Photo: Getty Images

A young woman in Indonesia reads Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad, Poor Dad. The 1997 bestseller was also a huge hit across Asia. Photo: Shutterstock

Jennie of Blackpink performs onstage during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 20, 2025 in Indio, California. Photo: Getty Images for Coachella

China’s Xi eyes Apec trilateral; no outrunning deadly Nepal floods: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 31. Photo: Xinhua via AP

A village in Nepal covered in mud and debris following the glacial collapse. Photo: Xinhua

Video taken at JFK airport shows a reported fuel leak from a Boeing 747-8 operated by Air China on August 31. Witnesses say the fuel truck moved away while two hoses were still connected to the plane. Photo: Weibo

A 13-year-old Chinese student earned 18,000 yuan in just three days by selling her AI-powered study companion app. Photo: Douyin

Hong Kong weightlifter’s journey; history of five-kernel mooncakes: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Professional weightlifter Tammy Wong rests mid-workout at Powerhouse Barbell Club in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Edmond So

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama waves during a press preview of her exhibition titled “My Eternal Soul” at the National Art Centre in Tokyo on February 21, 2017. Photo: AFP

Hepatitis B is endemic in Hong Kong, affecting 5 per cent of the population. However, 40 per cent of those who have it are unaware they are infected. Illustration: Mario Cameira

Josie Ho attends the New York Asian Film Festival 2022, at Walter Reade Theatre, in New York, on July 16, 2022. Rather than following in the footsteps of her casino magnate father Stanley Ho, she has forged her own path in music and film, winning awards along the way. Photo: Getty Images for Josie Ho

Five-kernel mooncakes from the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui. We dive into the rich history of these “wuren” mooncakes, from ancient origins to modern interpretations. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Trump’s US visa pause; elephant’s 100km trek home; rise of SEA-pop: 7 Asia highlights

US President Donald Trump’s administration has tightened legal immigration through new screening and higher costs. Photo: TNS

Sulong walks along a road on his 100km journey back home in August. Photo: X/jjhwonu

Students throw their graduation hats in the air at a university in Amritsar, India, in 2022. Photo: Nanu/AFP

BINI perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, in April. Photo: Reuters

A view of Kuala Lumpur’s city skyline. Photo: Shutterstock

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From top UK universities’ priorities to China’s graduates seeking German vocational training, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend


From top UK universities’ priorities to China’s graduates seeking German vocational training, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.


China won’t permit AI dominance; South Korea’s deepfake crisis: 5 weekend reads you missed

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From top UK universities’ priorities to China’s graduates seeking German vocational training, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend

1. China will never allow any country in this world to achieve AI dominance: Victor Gao

From top UK universities’ priorities to China’s graduates seeking German vocational training, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend