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We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.
1. China lab simulates attack on US warships using space weapons, hypersonic missiles
2. Marcos’ plan to amend Philippine constitution for China deal sparks backlash

3. In Malaysia, slot machine players face addiction to ‘crack cocaine’ of gambling

4. ‘Freedom’: the Taiwanese naturists defying social – and legal – norms

5. How Gillian Chung has risen above the Edison Chen photo scandal to thrive



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China’s attack simulation, Philippine constitution change, public nudity in Taiwan: 5 weekend reads you may have missed

A long-range attack on an aircraft carrier strike group is considered difficult to achieve, but Chinese researchers claim their simulation shows it is possible. Photo: US Navy

Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr delivers a speech at Camp Aguinaldo military headquarters in Quezon City, Philippines on December 21, 2023. Photo: AP

People at the SkyCasino in Genting Highlands. The resort dominates Malaysia’s domestic gambling scene. Photo: Shutterstock

Naturists Julia Fu and Tom Yang at a farm in Sanzhi, Taiwan. Both are members of the Return to Nature social media group, which holds monthly events — despite public nudity being technically against the law in Taiwan. Photo: Brian Wiemer

Gillian Chung (pictured in 2010), one half of Hong Kong’s Cantopop duo Twins, is now thriving as a singer and actress but the road to success — marred by a scandal involving intimate photos — has not been an easy one. Photo: SCMP

Why foreigners are leaving China, Singapore’s S. Iswaran resigns, Cathay Pacific’s new hires: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week

China and the United States are among major world powers racing to be No 1 in utilising the key technology of quantum computing, which has the potential to transform many fields. Photo: Reuters

illustration by Lau Ka-kuen

Former minister S. Iswaran leaves the Singapore State Courts on January 18. Photo: Bloomberg

People waiting to enter the GSC cinema in Palm Mall shopping complex in Seremban, Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock

Taiwan election, Filipinos turn on Jo Koy after Golden Globes, Year of the Dragon: 5 weekend reads you may have missed

Wong Tai Sin Temple in Hong Kong during the Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: Jonathan Wong

William Lai Ching-te (centre) celebrates at an election night rally outside the Democratic Progressive Party headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan. Photo: Elson Li

Wandering yaks are a constant on the roads of Tibet, adding another element of risk to the tour. Photo: Ian Neubauer

Jo Koy arrives at the 81st Golden Globe Awards. Photo: AP

The newly opened Costco megastore in Shenzhen, China. Photo: Eugene Lee

Star mathematician leaves US for China, overseas Taiwanese return to vote: 5 weekend reads you may have missed

Protesters hold placards during a rally against political dynasties in Jakarta on December 7. Photo: EPA-EFE

Star mathematician Sun Song. Photo: Zhejiang University

Protesters hold placards with pictures of Indonesian President Joko Widodo, his son Gibran Rakabuming Raka and the former constitutional court chief during a rally against political dynasties in Jakarta on December 7. Photo: EPA-EFE

Hong Kong labour authorities warn that firing a domestic helper who is on paid sick leave is a violation of employment regulations. Photo: Sam Tsang

Taiwanese voters head to the polls on January 13. Photo: Bloomberg

Sweetened cereals are a common breakfast food that are ultra-processed and potentially harmful. A University College London professor explains why ultra-processed foods are dangerous, and how to spot them. Photo: Shutterstock

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From Marcos’ plan to change the Philippine constitution for deal with China to how Gillian Chung rose above the Edison Chen scandal, here are stories you may have missed over the weekend


From Marcos’ plan to change the Philippine constitution for deal with China to how Gillian Chung rose above the Edison Chen scandal, here are stories you may have missed over the weekend.


China’s attack simulation, Philippine constitution change, public nudity in Taiwan: 5 weekend reads you may have missed

.css-1mniedq{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;}From Marcos’ plan to change the Philippine constitution for deal with China to how Gillian Chung rose above the Edison Chen scandal, here are stories you may have missed over the weekend

1. China lab simulates attack on US warships using space weapons, hypersonic missiles

2. Marcos’ plan to amend Philippine constitution for China deal sparks backlash

3. In Malaysia, slot machine players face addiction to ‘crack cocaine’ of gambling

4. ‘Freedom’: the Taiwanese naturists defying social – and legal – norms

From Marcos’ plan to change the Philippine constitution for deal with China to how Gillian Chung rose above the Edison Chen scandal, here are stories you may have missed over the weekend