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1. China’s commercial Mach-4 drone tipped to make first flight next year
A Chinese start-up has said its superfast drone – capable of reaching four times the speed of sound – will make its first flight next year as military hypersonic technology trickles down to the commercial sector.
2. Trump wants to wean America off China’s rare earths. Is that possible?
Trump aims to ramp up US production of the critical minerals to reduce its dependence on China. But he may need to hire more federal staff to do so.
3. Chinese tests on water near Fukushima plant show no impact on marine life

China’s own tests of seawater samples collected from near the Fukushima nuclear plant have found no negative impact on marine species, increasing the chances that Beijing would eventually lift its ban on Japanese seafood imports.
4. Rising US-China tensions top concerns of American firms in China: AmCham China
Among American companies operating in China, US President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has coincided with growing concerns about a further deterioration in relations between the world’s two largest economies, according to findings outlined in the annual survey report of a US business lobby.
5. China vows to protect overseas interests as hurdles and uncertainties mount

Beijing has vowed to better protect its overseas interests, as the world’s second-largest outbound investor navigates a landscape marked by escalating geopolitical tensions and trade disputes.
6. Chinese scientist to chair international nuclear standards committee
Chinese scientist Xiao Chen has been named as the chairwoman of a committee that sets international standards for nuclear equipment.
7. China breaks durian import record as Vietnam, Malaysia nip at Thailand’s heels

With China’s durian imports breaking records in 2024 – reaching nearly US$7 billion in value – competition for its market, the world’s largest, has intensified as Vietnam and Malaysia ramp up their efforts to dethrone Thailand as chief provider of the beloved tropical fruit.


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US reliance on China’s rare earths, Mach-4 drone tipped for flight: SCMP daily highlights

Soil containing rare earth deposits is transported for shipment at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province. China processes 90 per cent of global rare earth supplies. Photo: Reuters

Sichuan Lingkong Tianxing Technology unveils a model of its Cuantianhou UAV in Chengdu on Monday. Photo: Handout

Analyses of Chinese-collected water samples from Fukushima showed no unusual concentrations of harmful radioactive nuclides. Photo: Kyodo

China’s Ministry of Commerce has mandated that commerce departments at all levels must bolster risk controls and safeguard overseas interests. Photo: Xinhua

China’s durian market – the world’s largest – is becoming a battleground for countries in Southeast Asia eager to get their slice of the proceeds. Photo: China News Service via Getty Images

Pentagon appointments suggest Trump’s scepticism about Ukraine and its impact on Taiwan

US President Donald Trump signing executive orders at the White House on Monday. Photo: Getty Images/TNS

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee to be US Defence Secretary. Photo: Reuters 

China’s anti-spy agency urges travellers to protect state secrets during holiday trips

China’s outbound travel has rebounded substantially in the last two years from the low levels during the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: EPA-EFE 

High-level EU-China talks to resume as top diplomats prepare to meet in Munich

Kaja Kallas of Estonia became the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy in December. Photo: Reuters

“We have entered a new era of harsh geostrategic competition,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament on Wednesday. Photo: DPA

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From a Mach-4 drone being unveiled in China to business concerns over rising tensions, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage


From a Mach-4 drone being unveiled in China to business concerns over rising tensions, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.


US reliance on China’s rare earths, Mach-4 drone tipped for flight: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From a Mach-4 drone being unveiled in China to business concerns over rising tensions, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage

1. China’s commercial Mach-4 drone tipped to make first flight next year

From a Mach-4 drone being unveiled in China to business concerns over rising tensions, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage