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Japanese start-up KG Motors has developed a battery-powered one-seater that looks like a futuristic golf cart. Photo: Handout
Japan

‘Gunpowder’ price wars, Japan’s US$7,000 single-seat car: 7 EV reads

From Xiaomi’s electric car unit’s potential profit to fears of an Evergrande-style collapse, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

Mainland China

Beijing on ‘chaotic’ LA protests, US-China trade talks: SCMP daily highlights

North Korea

Megaquake scare in Japan, Philippines boosts air power: 7 Asia highlights

Mainland China

US-China trade talks begin, Egypt’s new capital project: SCMP daily highlights

From US-China trade talks starting in London to Beijing’s control over critical rare earth minerals, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Egypt’s new capital city, known as the New Administrative Capital or New Cairo, is being built by a Chinese construction giant. Photo: Shutterstock
Mainland China

John Lee exclusive interview, Chinese rethink UK degrees: 5 weekend reads

From where Hong Kong stands amid the US-China trade war to a rising piano star, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Mainland China

US-China trade call’s impact on firms, Trump-Musk feud: SCMP daily highlights

From the impact of Trump and Xi’s call on Chinese factories to a groundbreaking plane radar, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

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Australia

Singapore’s 1880 shuts in Hong Kong, Japanese men on staying young: 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.

The Customs and Excise Department confirmed it has received complaints and is investigating the abrupt closure of the club. Photo: 1880 Hong Kong
Australia

China’s ‘milestone’ engine, battery scientist leaves US: SCMP daily highlights

From Donald Trump banning new foreign students at Harvard to China’s helicopter engine milestone, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Mainland China

Paralysed Chinese woman scammed, Taiwanese influencer dies: 5 trending stories

From a disabled woman losing US$420,000 to a ‘doctor’ to a Chinese boy’s family ordeal, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Ukraine

Harvard speech sparks debate, China GDP growth outlook: SCMP daily highlights

From a discussion about access to elite education to the OECD trimming its forecast for China’s economy, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

A speech by Yurong “Luanna” Jiang, the first Chinese woman chosen as Harvard University’s student commencement speaker, has raised questions about a lack of access to elite schools for many ordinary students. Photo: AP
Science

World’s fastest coilgun, Covid ‘lab-leak’ theory debunked: 7 science highlights

From the tech behind the world’s fastest coilgun to a college dropout’s maths breakthrough, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

China has unveiled a powerful new electromagnetic gun believed to be powered by lithium batteries. This version (pictured) is a non-lethal weapon that fires coin-shaped bullets with electromagnetic force and would be used for riot control. Photo: CCTV

Kamikaze sea drones, China warns US over trade pressure: SCMP daily highlights

From Taiwan’s drone plans to US-China trade friction and a risk of military mishaps at sea, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Malaysia

Musk’s alleged Japan child, ‘Trump and Lee Kuan Yew similar’: 7 Asia highlights

From Elon Musk’s alleged child in Japan to India’s AMCA stealth fighter, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

United States

US tech curbs ‘push’ China, Trump-Xi talks may be ‘soon’: SCMP daily highlights

From hopes the US-China trade row could ease to America’s dependency on critical minerals, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

US President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. US officials said on Sunday that the trade talks between the countries could ease after discussions they said could happen soon. Photos: AFP/Pool and Getty Images/TNS
Indonesia

Chinese Harvard graduate’s speech, India’s AMCA fighter jet: 5 weekend reads

From sparring at the Shangri-La Dialogue to good food in Hong Kong, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Yurong “Luanna” Jiang delivers her speech at Harvard University on May 29. Photo: AP
SCMP

Opinion | Cartoonist Harry Harrison’s humorous takes on Hong Kong in May

Discover SCMP’s Harry’s View as our veteran cartoonist casts his satirical eye over the political, social and economic landscape.

South Korea

US tariffs to stay in place, China graduate jobs dwindle: SCMP daily highlights

From a US appeal court’s ruling on Trump’s tariffs to a worsening job market for China graduates, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

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Taiwan

US military personnel in Taiwan, paraglider cheating death: 7 highlights

From US putting 500 military personnel in Taiwan to paraglider cheating death, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

The 1979 Taiwan Relations Act enshrines continued US defence support to the island, mainly through arms sales. Photo: AFP
United States

Future battlefield robots, China upgrades destroyer: SCMP daily highlights

From Trump’s tariffs going back into play to Chinese students in Trump’s crosshairs, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Mainland China

Husband sings for vegetative wife, woman dies outside bank: 5 trending stories

From a man’s dedication to his sick wife to an angler hanging his catch from his car, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

China’s translations ‘never right’, EU companies’ gloom: SCMP daily highlights

From record pessimism among EU businesses in China to potential ‘cure’ for flaw in Musk’s Hyperloop, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

An EU Chamber of Commerce survey has found that members’ optimism about growth and profitability in China has hit a record low. Photo: Shutterstock
United States

China’s driverless mining trucks, BYD outshines Tesla in Europe: 7 EV reads

From Europe’s Chinese EV investment dilemma to makers racing to develop flying cars, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

A fleet of unmanned trucks developed with Huawei’s autonomous driving solution, seen in Inner Mongolia. Photo: Handout
Mainland China

China industrial profits grow, Xinjiang eyes travel boom: SCMP daily highlights

From a positive trend for China’s industrial profits to Xinjiang’s plan to boost foreign visitors, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Singapore

Singapore Airlines incident a year on, Kim watches warship flop: 7 Asia highlights

From a year after SQ321’s turbulence to Malaysian youth’s disillusionment, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Vietnam

China criticises Darwin port plan, train route reopens: SCMP daily highlights

From a Chinese ambassador calling Australia’s port plan ‘questionable’ to Vietnam reopening a rail route, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Chinese ambassador to Canberra Xiao Qian said he hoped Australia would view issues around the leasing of Darwin port “objectively”. Photo: Handout
India

Cancer drug trials in China’s Hainan, world’s fastest coilgun: 5 weekend reads

From the tech behind the world’s fastest coilgun to why bullet trains trump planes in China, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

China has unveiled a powerful new electromagnetic gun believed to be powered by lithium batteries. This version (pictured) is a non-lethal weapon that fires coin-shaped bullets with electromagnetic force and would be used for riot control. Photo: CCTV
United States

US fails to lure rich Chinese, Shenzhen exports decline: SCMP daily highlights

From Trump’s attempt to entice wealthy Chinese to the US to Shenzhen’s ‘volatile’ trade in April, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Singapore

China snubs India’s combat helicopter, Hong Kong tourist projects: 7 highlights

From China dismissing India’s combat helicopter to Hong Kong unveiling new tourist projects, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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