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1. China announces date for key party meeting to discuss next 5-year plan
The Communist Party of China will hold its annual conclave between October 20 and 23 in Beijing to discuss the next five-year plan, a blueprint that will set out the country’s economic, political and social goals as it grapples with the United States.
2. China, North Korea FMs signal firm ties and united stance against unilateralism
The North Korean and Chinese foreign ministers pledged to strengthen ties and deepen alignment against unilateralism and hegemonism – in a potential veiled swipe at the United States – at their second meeting in Beijing within a month.
3. Conflict at China’s ancient Sanxingdui led to exodus, destruction: scholar

Recent archaeological research on the ruins of Sanxingdui in southwestern China suggests an internal conflict spurred a population exodus and destruction of parts of the ancient city.
4. China rate cuts likely in fourth quarter amid growth concerns: Goldman Sachs
China’s central bank appears increasingly likely to ease its monetary stance in the fourth quarter, according to Goldman Sachs, as economic momentum slows and policymakers face mounting pressure to support growth.
5. Orders of China’s C919 jet could face delays over engine supply snags

Deliveries of China’s first narrowbody passenger jet to the top three domestic airlines could be falling behind schedule, according to company financial reports, raising market speculation regarding potential disruptions to the model’s engine supply.
6. ‘Literary anarchist’ Yan Lianke on Chinese writers, the Nobel prize and censorship
The former soldier and award-winning author discusses the “tolerance and protection” he has received and the state of Asian literature.
7. South Korea’s new US ‘Iron Dome’ air defence system seen as reply to China

The US has deployed a new air defence system in South Korea – dubbed America’s Iron Dome – in what analysts see as an effort by Washington to counter Chinese or North Korean drone operations in the event of a conflict in the region.


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China sets date for key party meeting; C919 orders may face delays: SCMP daily highlights

The Communist Party has set the dates for its fourth plenum. Photo: Xinhua


A treasure trove of exquisite bronze, gold and jade wares were unearthed for the first time at the Sanxingdui site. Photo: Xinhua

Planned deliveries of China’s home-grown C919 jet could be facing delays, according to the financial reports of the country’s largest airlines. Photo: Frank Chen

US Army Chief of Staff General Randy George (left) meets leaders from the 35th Air Defence Artillery Brigade and soldiers from the 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defence Artillery Regiment in South Korea on September 22. Photo: US Army

Chinese physicists produce most powerful stable magnetic field on Earth

The fully superconducting magnet developed by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Plasma Physics operated stably for 30 minutes before being safely demagnetised. Photo: CCTV

The team included researchers from the Hefei International Applied Superconductivity Centre, the Energy Research Institute of Hefei Comprehensive National Science Centre and Tsinghua University. Photo: CCTV

China’s Hunan puts non-tax revenue in crosshairs, cracking down on sketchy fines

People walk through the streets of Changsha, the capital of China’s Hunan province, last week. Hunan authorities are tightening controls on non-tax revenue growth. Photo: Shutterstock

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From China and North Korea signalling firm ties to orders of the C919 jet potentially facing delays, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From China and North Korea signalling firm ties to orders of the C919 jet potentially facing delays, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


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China sets date for key party meeting; C919 orders may face delays: SCMP daily highlights

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1. China announces date for key party meeting to discuss next 5-year plan

From China and North Korea signalling firm ties to orders of the C919 jet potentially facing delays, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage