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1. Planting trees could lead to droughts in parts of US and Asia: Chinese-led study
Planting trees in some parts of the world could cause droughts, according to a Chinese-led study that suggested greening efforts should take regional conditions into account to be effective.
2. China is turning away from Canadian canola. Will Australia fill the gap?
Canada’s status as the dominant supplier of canola to China appears to be under threat as shipments plunge amid a tit-for-tat tariff battle between the two nations. And Australia is already emerging as an alternative source of the staple vegetable oil, analysts and industry insiders say.
3. The Chinese multiple rocket launcher poised to match the US’ Himars system

As tensions intensify across the Taiwan Strait, Beijing has ramped up its firepower capacity to prepare for a possible war in the region. One of the weapon systems key to these efforts is the PHL-16, a truck-mounted self-propelled multiple rocket launcher (MRL) that incorporates modular design and long-range precision-strike capabilities.
4. China’s top political adviser hails party leadership in Tibet anniversary speech
China’s top political adviser has stressed the Communist Party’s “strong leadership” in a speech reviewing decades of achievements to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Tibet autonomous region.
5. China and India are rebuilding relations, but will it be ‘a cold peace’?

From a new border agreement to resuming direct flights and deepening economic cooperation, China and India appear to be entering a new diplomatic chapter following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s first visit to New Delhi in three years.
6. Brazil seeks China’s support to salvage maritime emissions pact opposed by Trump
Brazil is banking on China to support a landmark UN effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions generated by international shipping as governments prepare for a decisive October vote on the plan.
7. Can China’s hugely popular mini dramas find success in the US?

The massive success of China’s mini dramas at home has prompted the industry to set its sights more squarely on the global market, with ever more studios exploring potential in North America, Southeast Asia and beyond.


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China and India’s ‘cold peace’; tree planting linked to droughts: SCMP daily highlights

Fields of canola, a crop used for making cooking oil, are in full bloom in western Canada. Canada has been China’s dominant supplier of canola in recent years, but shipments are now plunging due to Chinese tariffs. Photo: Reuters

Increased vegetation cover was linked to reduced moisture levels in the soil in some parts of the world, including parts of Australia and the US. Photo: Reuters


The PHL-16 is a truck-mounted self-propelled multiple rocket launcher that incorporates modular design and long-range precision strike capabilities. Photo: Handout

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) will visit China for the SCO summit later this month, and he could hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese mini drama Addicted Only to You is one example of a series that has proved popular both on the mainland and abroad. Photo: Handout

‘Textbook misinformation’: China rejects New Zealand security report accusations

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on a trip to Beijing in June. Photo: Xinhua via AP

China vows stronger biotech support as deals with global pharmaceutical giants surge

Scientist using microscope for chemistry test samples.
Photo: Shutterstock

An employee works on the production line of Shijiazhuang No.4 Pharmaceutical on August 15, in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province. Photo: VCG via Getty Images

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From China souring on Canadian canola to Chinese mini dramas exploring potential in US and beyond, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From China souring on Canadian canola to Chinese mini dramas exploring potential in US and beyond, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


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China and India’s ‘cold peace’; tree planting linked to droughts: 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 souring on Canadian canola to Chinese mini dramas exploring potential in US and beyond, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. Planting trees could lead to droughts in parts of US and Asia: Chinese-led study

From China souring on Canadian canola to Chinese mini dramas exploring potential in US and beyond, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage