Malaysians hit back at McDonald’s, survivors recall Japan earthquake, Michelle Yeoh’s new role: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week
- From McDonald’s coming under fire on social media in Malaysia to Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh’s new role, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
1. Malaysians hit back as McDonald’s franchisee sues over Israel boycott
2. Chinese scientists unveil design for new electronic warfare weapon to the world
The intricate design of a new type of electronic warfare weapon has been revealed by a group of scientists from China – and it is something military forces across the globe are keen to get their hands on.
3. ‘Pretty frightening’: survivors recall experience of powerful Japan quake
4. Who is running in Taiwan’s presidential race and what does it mean for Beijing?
In the lead-up to the critical presidential election in Taiwan on January 13, we focus on the three candidates looking to take over the island’s top job from incumbent Tsai Ing-wen and how the result of the poll could affect cross-strait ties.
5. Archaeologists find well-preserved 2,200-year-old China tomb with exact date
Archaeologists in China recently discovered a well-preserved burial site in southwest China from the early Western Han dynasty (202 BC – 25 AD), which contained enough evidence that the team could confidently say the tomb was sealed in 193 BC.
6. How did woman reportedly get on Hong Kong-bound Cathay plane without boarding pass?
7. Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh welcomes ‘grandson Maxime’ into the world
Film icon Michelle Yeoh has become a “grandmother” after an eventful year in which she became the first Asian to win an Oscar for best actress and also got married.
