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1. China’s jobseekers face laborious 2025 as businesses pull back on hiring
Many traditional manufacturing companies are continuing to tighten budgets and downsize. But even as some firms steel themselves for a tough 2025 and put a pause on hiring, demand for overseas positions and the film industry is on the rise.
2. China calls for post-war Gaza plans to be sped up in talks with Egypt
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said rebuilding and governance plans for post-war Gaza should be accelerated during talks with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty. In a phone call on Saturday, Wang also reaffirmed Beijing’s continued support for Palestinians to govern Gaza and the two-state solution.
3. Political theorist Daniel A. Bell reflects on how China melds Confucius and Marx

In this interview, Bell shares his views on the links between the ruling Communist Party’s guiding philosophy and Confucianism, as well as the fight against corruption and his outlook for the future of Chinese politics.
4. China welcomes its new ‘AI civil servants’, but not everyone is happy
Local governments across China have rushed to apply artificial intelligence in their daily operations following the launch of the DeepSeek AI model, but it has generated mixed feelings from the public.
5. ‘Groundbreaking’ study by Chinese scientists offers clues into how brain works
According to their findings, there are three hidden “information highways” in the human brain – and most brain structures can be built around them. Their paper, published in The Journal of Neuroscience earlier this month, reveals how biology and connectivity intertwine to build the brain.
6. China’s C919 jet passes Lunar New Year test as usage rate soars

China’s first home-grown narrowbody aircraft, the C919, has taken another step towards proving its reliability, after handling a surge in flights during the Lunar New Year travel rush. The Chinese-made aircraft was deployed on 38 routes including Shanghai-Hong Kong, a significant increase compared with last year’s holiday.
7. China’s blockbuster hit Ne Zha 2 gets push from businesses and Beijing
Chinese companies and authorities have rallied behind domestic blockbuster Ne Zha 2, showing their support by booking entire cinemas and expressing pride in the home-grown animated feature.


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Road ahead for China’s jobseekers, C919 usage soars: SCMP daily highlights

Businesses in China are reporting a lower interest in recruiting job candidates, citing reduced demand and the need for budget cuts. Photo: VCG via Getty Images


Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Passengers step off a C919 aircraft operated by China Southern Airlines in Haikou, southern China, in December. The C919 is now being deployed on dozens of domestic routes in China. Photo: Xinhua

China’s missile breakthrough, PhD refugees from US, Bali tax: 5 weekend reads you missed

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China’s Long March-5 rocket at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan Province. Photo: Xinhua

Fudan University is one of several institutions coming up with innovative ways to attract overseas Chinese students, amid funding cuts and admissions pauses in the US. Photo: Xinhua

Tourists wander at Kuta Beach in Bali, Indonesia, on February 3. Bali welcomed 6.3 million foreign tourists last year. Photo: EPA-EFE

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Positive psychologist Stephanie Harrison with her bestselling guide New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That’s Got It Wrong. Photo: The New Happy

Alibaba commits US$53 billion for AI infrastructure in largest private computing project

Alibaba’s AI models have captured global attention as Apple and open-source developers have flocked to the technology. Photo: Reuters

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin pledge ‘long-term’ ties amid warming in US-Russia relations

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) glance at each other before their talks in Beijing, China on May 16 of last year. The two leaders spoke by phone on Monday, according to Chinese state media. Photo: AP 

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From C919 handling the Lunar New Year travel surge to hidden connections in our brains, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage


From C919 handling the Lunar New Year travel surge to hidden connections in our brains, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.


Road ahead for China’s jobseekers, C919 usage soars: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From C919 handling the Lunar New Year travel surge to hidden connections in our brains, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage

1. China’s jobseekers face laborious 2025 as businesses pull back on hiring

From C919 handling the Lunar New Year travel surge to hidden connections in our brains, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage