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Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.
1. ‘Gone down a lot’: why Chinese travellers are shunning US and Europe
China’s tourists are increasingly skipping Western destinations in favour of the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Travelex data shows.
2. Talent and tech tipped to drive China’s growth, top advisory body says
China’s focus on expertise and innovation have been powerful drivers of growth over the past year and look set to remain so despite the profound changes around the world, a CPPCC spokesman said.
3. China watcher Wang Xiangwei on how red tape is stifling growth and why Trump may bring calm

The journalism professor and former Post editor says China must walk the talk to reassure the private sector, with lessons from DeepSeek and Ne Zha.
4. Power shift in science? Why chemistry is thriving in China and dying in the US
As China forges ahead in chemistry research output, dominating the latest Nature Index, the West is cutting chemistry departments.
5. The landmark Chinese AI system ‘thinking like a top expert cardiologist’
Decades of anonymised patient records have been used to train the system along with international research and treatment guidelines.
6. Why the PLA’s WZ-9 drone is a challenge to US aircraft in the South China Sea
The UAV has reportedly been deployed to Hainan on the northern side of the disputed waters
7. What are China’s top economic agenda items at this year’s ‘two sessions’?
GDP growth and inflation targets are set to be unveiled alongside steps to boost domestic consumption as trade tensions with the United States increase.


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Chinese travellers skipping the West, why Trump may bring calm: SCMP daily highlights

Chinese travellers are increasingly skipping traditional Western destinations in favour of the Middle East, Latin America and Southeast Asia, currency data suggests. Photo: Getty Images

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Khalil Fong dies, Trump-Zelensky row, China’s ‘Fantastic Four’: 5 weekend reads you missed

Khalil Fong has died at the age of 41. Photo: Handout

Khalil Fong at his book launch in 2018. Photo: SCMP

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump talking over each other in the Oval Office. Photo: Reuters

US President Donald Trump attends a press conference with British PM Keir Starmer at the White House on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

Kuala Lumpur city skyline. Malaysia’s goal to become a digital economy faces challenges such as a shortage in skilled manpower. Photo: Shutterstock

Shenzhen’s tech rival, China’s Mach 16 jet fuel engine: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Chinese researchers have developed an engine that uses standard aviation kerosene to travel up to Mach 16, which could be a game-changer in hypersonic flight. Photo: X

 Illustration: Brian Wang

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po  leaves the chamber after delivering the budget speech on February 26, 2025. Photo: Elson Li

The Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi pictured in 2016. Indonesia is reportedly considering buying the recently retired vessel. Photo: AFP

Dong Mingzhu ignited controversy by insisting that a restaurant swap out its air conditioner for one from her brand. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo

China’s military regulations, Beijing’s EU charm offensive: SCMP daily highlights

A worker polishes machinery in a factory in Hangzhou, China. Photo: AFP

The new regulations placed a greater emphasis on combat readiness. Photo: China Military

Illustration: Henry Wong

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From China’s top economic agenda items at ‘two sessions’ to a potential power shift in science, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage


From China’s top economic agenda items at ‘two sessions’ to a potential power shift in science, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.


Chinese travellers skipping the West, why Trump may bring calm: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From China’s top economic agenda items at ‘two sessions’ to a potential power shift in science, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage

1. ‘Gone down a lot’: why Chinese travellers are shunning US and Europe

From China’s top economic agenda items at ‘two sessions’ to a potential power shift in science, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage