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1. China’s satellite spies on US spycraft in a ‘tit-for-tat’ orbital stand-off
In a notable display of reconnaissance capabilities, a Chinese satellite has observed an American satellite that was itself monitoring China’s space station and high-value satellite, a move analysts described as a strategic tit-for-tat in an increasingly contested space domain.
2. China’s Xi calls for building unified market to ‘secure an edge’ in global race
President Xi Jinping has called for more efforts to develop a unified domestic market, arguing that it will be crucial to helping China secure an edge in international competition and meet its development goals.
3. Red flags, eagles and the east wind: how Mao inspired Chinese missile names

As the West speculated about the capabilities of Chinese missiles seen at its huge military parade in Beijing this month, it was their names – inspired by the words of Mao Zedong – that drew attention in China.
4. Player or playground? Europe sidelined again as US, China cut deals on its soil
While the Europeans were not at the table in Madrid, there is a sense that they were most definitely on the menu.
5. Will the Fujian aircraft carrier find its home port in the South China Sea?
China’s Fujian aircraft carrier, which is expected to be commissioned soon, is likely to be based in the South China Sea, according to military observers.
6. China’s first emperor really did look to Tibet in search of immortality: experts
A stone inscription found on the Tibetan Plateau recording a hitherto unknown expedition sent by China’s first emperor Qin Shi Huang in 210BC is genuine, China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration has concluded.
7. China says Philippine ship deliberately hit coastguard boat near disputed shoal

China’s coastguard says a Philippine ship deliberately collided with one of its vessels in a confrontation near the disputed Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday, as tensions escalate in the South China Sea.


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China’s new DF-5C liquid-fuel intercontinental strategic nuclear missile was unveiled at the Victory Day parade in Beijing on September 3. Photo: Xinhua

Intercontinental ballistic missile the DF-31BJ made its debut at the September 3 parade in Beijing. Its name, Dongfeng, means “east wind” and was said to have been inspired by a 1957 speech by Mao Zedong. Photo: Reuters

China’s coastguard said “multiple Philippine government vessels” were involved in the confrontation near Scarborough Shoal. Photo: Reuters

Australia unveils plan to boost exports to China as trade barriers fade

China is a major buyer of Australian iron ore, which fuels the country’s vast manufacturing sector. Photo: Reuters

A worker walks past a pile of iron ore from Australia at a port in Tianjin, northern China. Australia relies on Chinese purchases of iron ore and several other products. Photo: Reuters

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Fu Cong (centre front), China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, speaks at an emergency meeting of the Security Council at the UN headquarters in New York on Sept. 11 Photo: Xinhua

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From a ‘tit-for-tat’ orbital stand-off between China and US to how Mao inspired missile names, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From a ‘tit-for-tat’ orbital stand-off between China and US to how Mao inspired missile names, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


China’s satellite spies on US spycraft; Mao-inspired missile names: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From a ‘tit-for-tat’ orbital stand-off between China and US to how Mao inspired missile names, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. China’s satellite spies on US spycraft in a ‘tit-for-tat’ orbital stand-off

From a ‘tit-for-tat’ orbital stand-off between China and US to how Mao inspired missile names, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage