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1. China is still smarting from Trump’s last tariff blitz. Is it ready for round 2?

With more tariffs certain once Donald Trump returns to the White House, China must ready its response – this time knowing what to expect.
2. China places top PLA general Miao Hua under probe for ‘serious rule violations’
Miao Hua, one of the top generals at China’s mighty Central Military Commission (CMC), has been placed under investigation for suspected serious violation of rules, the defence ministry said.
3. ‘Superstar’ Shanghai edges New York for second spot in global science rankings

For the first time, Shanghai has powered past New York to claim the second spot among global science cities, propelled by strengths in biopharmaceutical research, advanced materials and artificial intelligence, according to this year’s Nature Index Science Cities supplement.
4. US-Philippine task force: Chinese analyst forecasts more troubles at sea
A Chinese analyst of the South China Sea has warned of more trouble at sea after revelations about the involvement of a US special task force at a disputed shoal.
5. Xi Jinping’s ‘city of the future’ logs record quarter for construction financing

To fund a futuristic megacity that has been one of President Xi Jinping’s pet projects for the better part of a decade, China has accelerated the issuance of ultra-long special bonds – intent on ensuring that the sprawling city is “basically completed” by 2035.
6. Can expanded consumer subsidies ‘save the day’ for China’s 2024 growth?
China’s second-largest provincial economy and its biggest city have expanded consumer subsidy schemes to boost household spending despite the risk of hollowing out demand in 2025 but foreshadowing more stimulus next year.
7. Chinese golden monkeys to head to France on goodwill conservation mission

A trio of golden snub-nosed monkeys will make their way from China to France as part of an international cooperation programme to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations.


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Top Chinese PLA general probed, Shanghai edges New York: SCMP daily catch-up

Shanghai nudging past New York for second place in the latest Nature Index science cities ranking reflects China’s growing research output, according to a new report. Photo: AP

Miao Hua is under investigation and been suspended from duty. Photo: Handout

Illustration: Henry Wong

Hundreds of billions of yuan have been invested in the Xiongan New Area’s construction, including roads, residential blocks, schools, hospitals and a high-speed railway station. Photo: Xinhua

The golden snub-nosed monkey is an endangered species. Photo: Shutterstock

US lowers travel warning for China as 3 jailed Americans released by Beijing

Harrison Li holds a photo of his father, Kai Li, who is being released after years in a Chinese jail. Photo: AP

A social media page belonging to Katherine Swidan shows photos of her son Mark, who was released from Chinese imprisonment on Wednesday. Photo: via X

John Leung was one of the three Americans whose freedom was attained in the prisoner exchange. Photo: Alliances for China’s Peaceful Reunification, USA

US President Joe Biden greets Chinese leader Xi Jinping before a meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Woodside, California, in November 2023. Photo: AFP

Will Trump’s return signal stormier waters for Beijing in South China Sea?

A Chinese military vessel  keeps watch from afar as US warships take part in a maritime exercise with Japan in the Philippine Sea. Photo: AFP

(From left) US defence chief Lloyd Austin, Australia’s Pat Conroy, Japan’s Gen Nakatani, the Philippines’ Gilberto C. Teodoro Jnr and South Korea’s Kim Yong-hyun, in Vientiane, Laos, on November 21. Photo: South Korean defence ministry via AP 

Chinese diplomat’s endorsement sparks outrage in Japan over foreign interference in elections

Xue Jian, the Chinese consul general in Osaka. Photo: SCMP

Taro Yamamoto, former actor and leader of tiny opposition party Reiwa Shinsengumi. Photo: EPA-EFE

China extends reach into Latin America as crane exports, trade diversification pick up

The Port of Chanca. Photo: EPA-EFE

President Xi Jinping with Peru’s President Dina Boluarte during the virtual inauguration ceremony of the Chancay megaport. Photo: AFP

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From a PLA general under investigation to China’s readiness for trade war 2.0, here’s a round-up from today’s China and Economy coverage


From a PLA general under investigation to China’s readiness for trade war 2.0, here’s a round-up from today’s China and Economy coverage.


Top Chinese PLA general probed, Shanghai edges New York: SCMP daily catch-up

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From a PLA general under investigation to China’s readiness for trade war 2.0, here’s a round-up from today’s China and Economy coverage

1. China is still smarting from Trump’s last tariff blitz. Is it ready for round 2?

From a PLA general under investigation to China’s readiness for trade war 2.0, here’s a round-up from today’s China and Economy coverage