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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. Beidaihe meeting signals start of summer break for China’s political elite
The appearance of President Xi Jinping’s chief of staff at the Beidaihe resort on Sunday indicates that senior Chinese leaders have started their annual summer break.
2. ‘It’s all changed’: how the trade war turbocharged an American rare earth mine
USA Rare Earth is receiving a surge in investment as America rushes to reduce its reliance on Chinese rare earth magnets.
3. ‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

The American economist sees China as key to the global energy transition to zero-carbon energy, especially in markets outside US and Europe.
4. China’s youth seek stability over entrepreneurship as economy lags
In a departure from the “mass entrepreneurship and innovation” encouraged among China’s youth in the 2010s, in a new survey the country’s Generation Z has defined its life and career ideals around flexibility and financial freedom.
5. Chinese scientists draw on Ukraine war lessons and propose drone upgrades

Engineers in China suggest a solution that could dramatically boost UAVs’ prospects of evading advanced air defences.
6. China pledges support for peaceful development in Horn of Africa
China has reaffirmed its support for peaceful development in the Horn of Africa, saying it will “actively engage” in regional initiatives to promote the concept.
7. From nose to tail, how China is reshaping the aviation supply chain

While its home-grown airliners bring China the most attention in the complex, lucrative field of aviation, the country is also making strides in an equally important realm: the many components necessary to ensure the safe, smooth operation of jets and other aircraft.


China builds world’s first ‘coal battery’, war on Alzheimer’s: 7 science highlights

UAE’s Opec exit, why Japan shared Mogami warship design with India: 7 Asia highlights

Cheaper durians for China, Hong Kong helpers camp in tents: 5 weekend reads you missed

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SCMP Highlights

Why ‘Western hegemony is over’, learning lessons from Ukraine war: SCMP daily highlights

Despite their importance in modern warfare, drones are currently vulnerable to advanced air defences. Photo: Shutterstock


Senior Communist Party official Cai Qi hosted prominent scientists and academics on summer at Beidaihe seaside resort in north Hebei province on Sunday. Photo: Xinhua


Illustration: Henry Wong

Despite their importance in modern warfare, drones are currently vulnerable to advanced air defences. Photo: Shutterstock

The progress of the CJ-1000A engine is one of several recent milestones in China’s campaign to localise its aviation supply chain. Photo: Weibo

Slovak PM Robert Fico to attend China’s WWII commemorations amid EU tensions

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says he would like to use his September visit to Beijing “to confirm joint economic projects and intentions”. Photo: Reuters 

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico during an official visit to China in November. Photo: Xinhua

China eyes bigger global role for yuan as US dollar stability questioned

One hundred Chinese yuan bill with a flag of China. Photo: Shutterstock

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From American economist Jeffrey Sachs on US sabre-rattling to China’s youth seeking job stability, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From American economist Jeffrey Sachs on US sabre-rattling to China’s youth seeking job stability, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


Why ‘Western hegemony is over’, learning lessons from Ukraine war: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From American economist Jeffrey Sachs on US sabre-rattling to China’s youth seeking job stability, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. Beidaihe meeting signals start of summer break for China’s political elite

From American economist Jeffrey Sachs on US sabre-rattling to China’s youth seeking job stability, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage