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1. China rocket shortage means it may have to pick a favoured Starlink challenger
As China scrambles to build massive internet networks in space to rival Starlink, a growing divide is quietly emerging on the ground between national priorities and local ambition.
2. Why America’s brute-force effort on rare earths may not work against China
China spent decades carving out a commanding lead in the rare earth realm. Now the US wants its old piece of the supply chain back – is it still within reach?
3. Chinese and Russian navies patrol Pacific after wrapping up joint drills

A joint naval flotilla from China and Russia began its sixth Pacific patrol on Wednesday after concluding combat drills near Vladivostok, according to a Wednesday report by the People’s Liberation Army Daily.
4. US-India tensions cast doubt on future of Quad, as well as possible Trump visit
As trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi escalate, an anticipated high-profile visit of US President Donald Trump to India this fall is now clouded by uncertainty.
5. China records surprise jump in marriages, raising hopes of births rebound
China recorded a surprise rebound in marriage registrations in the second quarter as a new policy making it easier for couples to tie the knot kicked in, raising hopes that the government’s efforts to mitigate the country’s demographic decline may be starting to show results.
6. China’s economists weigh pros and cons of consumption benchmarks
As Beijing gathers public input on China’s next five-year plan – a mission statement for the next half-decade of economic and social policy – how best to bolster domestic consumption has emerged as a topic of considerable debate as the country seeks new avenues for growth amid a murky landscape for global trade.
7. Booming coffee class and zero-tariff policy drive China’s push for African beans

China is reaching out to Africa’s top coffee-producing nations as part of a broader strategy to secure new supply chains overseas.


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Chinese carmakers race Tesla on humanoid robots; BYD launches ‘God’s Eye’: 7 EV reads

Philippines’ deadly quake, India’s rise in critical minerals: 7 Asia highlights

China turns African port into tourist spot, students rethink Hong Kong: 5 weekend reads

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China’s Starlink rivalry, US-India tensions casting doubt over Quad: SCMP daily highlights

Space observers say a lack of reusable rockets makes it difficult for China to meet its satellite ambitions. Photo: Handout


Chinese and Russian troops gather at a military port in Vladivostok, Russia on Friday ahead of the “Joint Sea 2025” exercise. Photo: Xinhua

In China, a growing middle class has led to a boom in coffee sales. Photo: AFP

Police deployed in China to quell teen bullying case protest

Jiangyou in Sichuan province was the scene of conflict and confrontation on Monday and Tuesday after residents expressed anger over a bullying case involving a 14-year-old victim. Photo: Handout

Swat police were brought into Jiangyou, Sichuan province, following protests over the handling of a bullying case.  Photo: Handout

A recent case of teenage bullying in Jiangyou, Sichuan, sparked outrage after a video went viral online. Photo: Handout

China’s campaign to ease local government debt scores first big win in Inner Mongolia

Residential buildings under construction in the Kangbashi district of the town of Ordos, south of the city of Dongsheng in China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Photo: Reuters

Work on China-backed Afghan copper mine gains pace after 17 years but old fears linger

The Mes Aynak project, awarded to state-owned China Metallurgical Group Corporation in 2008, has been delayed by challenges including security issues, archaeological remains and landmines, and the lack of infrastructure. Photo: AFP

Taliban security personnel surround an excavator as Chinese engineers and the Taliban government break ground on the mine project, in Logar province in July 2024. Photo: AFP

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Afghan foreign minister, in Beijing on May 21. Photo: Xinhua 

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From America’s brute-force effort on rare earths to China’s jump in marriages, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From America’s brute-force effort on rare earths to China’s jump in marriages, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


China’s Starlink rivalry, US-India tensions casting doubt over Quad: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From America’s brute-force effort on rare earths to China’s jump in marriages, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. China rocket shortage means it may have to pick a favoured Starlink challenger

From America’s brute-force effort on rare earths to China’s jump in marriages, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage