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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. China, Russia bombers enter Alaska air defence zone in military first: Norad
Chinese and Russian bombers were detected and intercepted off the coast of Alaska for the first time on Wednesday, according to joint US and Canadian defence agency Norad.
2. Chinese-born scientist in US tells of fear caused by Trump-era convictions

University of Kansas academic Franklin Tao speaks of charges amid the China Initiative, “losing almost everything” and a bittersweet victory.
3. Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to offer free buses, deploy 1,000 staff for July 28 works
Trains will not stop at Prince Edward, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei and Ho Man Tin stations on the Kwun Tong line as the MTR Corp carries out unprecedented upgrades.
4. China 1 step closer to putting person on moon as rocket engine passes test

China has successfully tested the third-stage engine of its Long March-10 moon rocket, moving one step closer towards putting Chinese astronauts on the lunar surface before 2030.
5. More fake birth certificates fuel Philippines’ fears of Chinese infiltration

The case of Alice Guo, a fugitive mayor accused of being a Chinese spy, has exposed numerous vulnerabilities to foreign actors in the country’s legal and administrative systems, observers warn.
6. Liu Ma Kee tofu debacle: what products can claim the ‘Made in Hong Kong’ label?
A century-old fermented tofu business that imported bean curd from mainland China while saying its products were local has raised concerns about labelling products as Hong Kong made.
7. ‘Miserable’ Japan man eats rice in cold water for 21 years in hope of retiring early

A Japanese man who lived an extremely frugal life for 21 years because he wanted to save 100 million yen (US$640,000) to retire early has shocked internet users in China.


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SCMP Highlights

China, Russia bombers enter Alaska, Philippines’ Chinese-infiltration fears: 7 highlights

A Chinese H-6 bomber, similar to the PLA warplanes, was detected along with Russian aircraft in the Air Defence Identification Zone off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday. Photo: Handout

Professor Franklin Tao, formerly of the University of Kansas, has had all four convictions relating to wire fraud and false statement overturned by US courts. Photo: science.org

The test of the Long March-10 moon rocket’s third-stage engine took place at a newly completed facility which is said to be the first of its kind in China and the largest in Asia. Photo: Weibo

Alice Leal Guo, the fugitive mayor of Bamban. Her case appears to be just the tip of the iceberg. Photo: Facebook/AliceLealGuo

A Japanese man who lived on simple food for years in order to save for an early retirement has been given a nasty shock. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/X.com

Taiwan’s Trump question, driverless taxis in Wuhan: 5 weekend reads you missed

Blocks of flats in the Meadowbank suburb of Sydney. Australia is grappling with a housing affordability crisis. Photo: Bloomberg

The former president’s “transactional” nature means he might be “comparing offers” from Taipei and Beijing if he wins re-election, analysts say. Photo: EPA-EFE

A self-driving ride-hailing service from Baidu takes to the road in Wuhan. Photo: Coco Feng

People shop for earthen water vessels, known locally as a poor man’s refrigerator, from a roadside vendor in Hyderabad, India, in May. Photo: AP

Australia’s housing shortage has rocketed to the top of the national agenda. Photo: Xinhua

China’s consumers are embracing a down-to-earth lifestyle amid an economic downturn. Photographer: Bloomberg

Chinese team on tracking US warships, abandoned cats in Hong Kong: 7 highlights

A US Navy aircraft carrier in the Red Sea. Photo: AFP/US Navy

US Navy ships transit the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Photo: AP/US Navy

Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi arrive to attend the Central Committee’s third plenary session in Beijing. Photo: Xinhua

The uniforms, designed by Mongolian fashion brand Michel&Amazonka, have been widely applauded. Photo: Photo: Instagram/michelamazonka

Smuggled cats crammed into a tiny cage, which can lead to the spread of diseases, the SPCA has warned. Photo: SPCA

Singaporean architect Cliff Tan in a still from one of his Instagram videos. Photo: Instagram/dearmodern

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From China being one step closer to putting person on the moon to Hong Kong’s tofu debacle, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting


From China being one step closer to putting person on the moon to Hong Kong’s tofu debacle, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.


China, Russia bombers enter Alaska, Philippines’ Chinese-infiltration fears: 7 highlights

.css-1mniedq{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;}From China being one step closer to putting person on the moon to Hong Kong’s tofu debacle, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

1. China, Russia bombers enter Alaska air defence zone in military first: Norad

From China being one step closer to putting person on the moon to Hong Kong’s tofu debacle, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting