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1. China to offer attractive pay to entice Chinese-born researchers to leave US
China is launching dedicated recruitment programmes to lure Chinese-born researchers who are considering leaving the US, a source told the South China Morning Post.
2. In Saudi Arabia, US and China vie for influence and the kingdom wins: analysts
Despite US President Donald Trump’s “landmark” investment deals with Saudi Arabia valued at US$600 billion announced this week, China’s deeply entrenched position in the region is not in jeopardy as the two economic giants vie for influence there, analysts said.
3. China expands visa-free travel to 5 Latin American nations after summit with regional bloc

China is expanding visa-free travel to five South American countries, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. Starting from June 1, citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay will be allowed to enter China without a visa and stay for up to 30 days for purposes such as tourism, family visits or business. The arrangements will be in force for one year.
4. China to US container bookings soar nearly 300% after trade war truce
Container bookings from China to the United States have surged after the two economies agreed to pause sky-high tariffs that threatened global shipping, according to a container-tracking service provider.
5. China moves to protect small traders from US trade war

Beijing urged major tech platforms to do more to support self-employed vendors, who are facing “pressure and challenges” due to US tariffs.
6. China launches satellites to start building the world’s first supercomputer in orbit
China has launched the first batch of satellites for its space computing constellation, a system that could rival the most powerful ground-based supercomputers once fully deployed.
7. Taiwan sees spike in PLA military activity as island stages defence drills

Taiwan has reported an increase in activity by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) near the self-ruled island over the past five days, as its own military conducted a series of live-fire drills to test its amphibious defences.


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Beijing’s bid to entice researchers home, visa-free policy expanded: SCMP daily highlights

China is bringing in incentive schemes with big salaries to lure Chinese scientists back from the US. Photo: Shutterstock

China has been expanding visa-free access as part of a push to attract more foreign tourists. Photo: AP

A trader works at a stall selling handbags inside the world’s largest wholesale market for small commodities in Yiwu, Zhejiang province. Small traders in China have been hit hard by US tariffs since April. Photo: AFP

Fighter aircraft are seen in a still from a PLA video last year. Various PLA sorties around Taiwan were detected over the past few days, many of which crossed the median line in the Taiwan Strait, according to Taipei. Photo: CCTV

Party journal says China can establish effective market stabilisation fund

Screens show stock exchange and economic data in Shanghai on April 14. Photo: EPA-EFE

EU ‘has no interest’ in reviving stalled investment deal with China, says trade official

The EU wants China to address its concerns about state subsidies and overcapacity. Photo:  EPA-EFE

Japan fears US-UK trade deal’s impact on tariff talks ahead of election

Subaru cars awaiting export at a port in Yokohama. Japan’s automobile exports are central to its trade talks with the US. Photo: Reuters

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is targeting zero tariff from the administration of US President Donald Trump. Photo: AFP

Rice imports will be a key part of trade negotiations between Japan and the US. Photo: Shutterstock

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From China’s recruitment drive for researchers to the world’s first supercomputer in orbit, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From China’s recruitment drive for researchers to the world’s first supercomputer in orbit, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


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Beijing’s bid to entice researchers home, visa-free policy expanded: SCMP daily highlights

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1. China to offer attractive pay to entice Chinese-born researchers to leave US

From China’s recruitment drive for researchers to the world’s first supercomputer in orbit, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage