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1. China export growth narrows to 6.7% in November amid Trump tariff uncertainty
After posting a strong rebound in October, exports from the world’s second-largest economy grew by 6.7 per cent year on year to US$312.31 billion in November, according to customs data released on Tuesday. The figure was lower than the expected 8.76 per cent increase surveyed by Chinese financial data provider Wind, and fell short of the 12.7 per cent rise recorded in October.
2. Scientists discover 3,000-year-old silk at China’s mysterious Sanxingdui ruins
Chinese archaeologists say they have discovered silk at the Sanxingdui ruins for the first time, and they believe the treasured textile was used 3,000 years ago in rituals to “communicate between heaven and earth”.
3. South China Sea: Vietnam reef projects may set scene for conflict with Beijing
For years China has had an advantage in the South China Sea as its land reclamation programme on reefs of strategic significance created a possible base for large planes and vessels, including navy ships. But the dominance might be challenged in the future as Vietnam pushes ahead with its own land creation and airstrip construction on reefs in the area.
4. With China’s C919 flying high, local governments scramble to cash in

As China’s state-owned aircraft maker looks to turbocharge production of its C919 passenger jet, local governments are locked in a fierce competition to secure a slice of the lucrative new industry.
5. Xi warns ‘no winners’ in US trade war, vows China will protect its interests

Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned there will be no winner in a tariff or tech war between China and the US and vowed that Beijing would firmly safeguard its interests.
6. Chinese police can use text message evidence in domestic violence crackdown
Police issuing warnings in domestic violence cases could use video and audio recordings, text messages, testimony from children or neighbours, and medical records as evidence, Chinese authorities said in new national guidelines.
7. China’s award-winning submarine radar can ‘fish for a needle in the sea’
A Chinese radar research team’s scientific paper that plumbed new depths of underwater discovery has been recognised in this year’s awards from the international journal Applied Optics.


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China’s award-winning submarine, Vietnam reef projects: SCMP daily catch-up

A satellite image of Pearson Reef in the Spratly Islands, taken on September 29, suggests Vietnam may be building a 3km runway. Photo: CSIS/AMTI/MAXAR Technologies

China’s C919 jetliner takes part in a performance during Airshow China in Zhuhai on November 12, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

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Chinese hurdler Wu Yanni is another sportswoman often called out for her appearance. Like all Chinese athletes, she has to cover her tattoos when she competes. Photo: Xinhua

Liu He’s tomb near Nanchang, capital of east China’s Jiangxi Province. Photo: Weibo/ 海昏侯

The 6,000 composite armour scales found in the tomb of Liu He offer valuable insights into Han dynasty craftsmanship. Photo: CCTV

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China’s top chip design tool maker cedes control to state-owned firm after US blacklisting

China’s top maker of electronic design automation tools, Empyrean Technology, is handing control of its board over to its largest shareholder, a state-owned enterprise, showing how US sanctions are leading to unprecedented collaboration between the government and private chip firms. Photo: Shutterstock

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From China’s export growth narrowing to Vietnam’s constructions in South China Sea, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage


From China’s export growth narrowing to Vietnam’s constructions in South China Sea, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.


China’s award-winning submarine, Vietnam reef projects: 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 China’s export growth narrowing to Vietnam’s constructions in South China Sea, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage

1. China export growth narrows to 6.7% in November amid Trump tariff uncertainty

From China’s export growth narrowing to Vietnam’s constructions in South China Sea, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage