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1. ‘Maga loyalty test’: Chinese weigh in on Hegseth and Trump’s military meeting
A rare meeting of top US military leaders in Quantico this week sparked heated discussion on the other side of the Pacific, with Chinese media and online commenters pointing to chaos and political division.
2. US government frozen after shutdown, but China talks still in motion: analysts
While the domestic consequences of this week’s shutdown of the United States federal government are clear, analysts said the implications for China may take longer to surface and could be more mixed, as trade talks appear likely to continue between the two countries despite the stalemate in Washington.
3. China deploys robot dogs in simulated moon conditions ahead of lunar mission

Chinese researchers are testing and training robotic dogs in preparation for future exploration of the moon’s underground, an area of great scientific interest that is considered ideal for establishing human lunar bases.
4. Trump’s China tariffs seen as ‘status quo’ amid TikTok talks, other issues
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China are unlikely to ease, despite ongoing talks towards a comprehensive deal targeted for November, according to two people familiar with the matter.
5. Paris’ new Chinese immigrants spawn ‘authentic’ restaurant boom

A set of heavy Chinese wooden doors, slightly incongruous with the classical European streetscapes most associated with Paris, separates Sun Yiwen’s restaurant from the wine and cheese vendors that are traditional culinary landmarks in the French capital.
6. China eyes US-Russia Arctic thaw for polar strategy possibilities
As Washington and Moscow float far north resource and shipping cooperation, Beijing navigates the region’s frigid balance of power.
7. China’s AS700 airship completes low-altitude flight in key airworthiness test

China’s first crewed airship – the Xiangyun AS700 – has completed its first low-altitude flight over the mountainous region of Guanling in southwestern Guizhou province, passing a critical airworthiness test, state media reported on Tuesday.


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Chinese media on Trump-Hegseth army meet; robot dogs’ moon training: SCMP daily highlights

US President Donald Trump speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia. Photo: Reuters

US President Donald Trump speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

Specialised robotic dogs such as the one seen here have been tested in a cave in northeastern China in an area that simulates the lunar underground. Photo: Handout

Tonton Mao, a newer establishment in Paris offering authentic, regional Chinese cuisine. Photo: Handout

China’s Xiangyun AS700 has completed its first flight over the country’s southwest plateau, in a key test of high-altitude airworthiness. Photo: Weibo

Maria Cordero’s Cantopop journey, VTubers find fame in Hong Kong: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Fans wave glowsticks at a screen featuring VTubers Hakos Baelz (left) and Kobo Kanaeru at the Hopewell Hotel Grand Ballroom in Hong Kong, part of the “hololive Meet @ Hong Kong 2025 ft. Hakos Baelz and Kobo Kanaeru” event, on July 27. Photo: Cover via InfiniteOne

Maria Cordero in an interview with the Post in 2014. The Cantopop singer, actor and chef rose to popularity in Hong Kong in the 1980s, but more recently her political outspokenness has made her a polarising figure. Photo: Bruce Yan

Mamoru Hayashi, managing director of the Heichinrou Group, which owns Metropol, chooses dim sum dishes at the Hong Kong restaurant in Admiralty on August 26. Photo: Elson Li

A man sits on a bench on the Tseung Kwan O promenade as waves approach during Super Typhoon Ragasa on September 24. Photo: Elson Li

China’s BYD expects sales bump, Xiaomi recalls more than 100,000 SU7s: 7 EV reads

A Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle displayed at the Auto China 2024 expo in Beijing. Photo: Reuters

CM Hong Kong, the world’s first methanol-powered car carrier vessel, embarks on its maiden voyage from the city. Photo: Dickson Lee

BeyonCa’s first model is the GT Opus 1. Photo: Handout

BYD cars sit alongside one of the company’s ships at the Itajai port in Santa Catarina, Brazil, on May 28. Photo: Reuters

Chinese chips ‘nanoseconds behind’ US, Iran recalls envoys: 5 weekend reads you missed

Diners choose dim sum from a trolley during the final lunch service of the Metropol Restaurant at the United Centre in Admiralty on Saturday. Photo: Karma Lo

Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s CEO and founder delivers a keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 6. Photo: AFP

Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s CEO and founder, speaks on BG2, a podcast hosted by tech investors Brad Gerstner and Bill Gurley, on an episode posted on September 26, 2025. Photo: Handout

The company will try to transfer the 100-odd employees to other restaurants it operates, according to restaurant manager Erica Chan. Photo: Karma Lo

Security Council members vote on a resolution to delay by six months the reimposition of sanctions on Iran, at the 80th UN General Assembly in New York on Friday. Photo: Reuters

A Japanese man saved US$440,000 by forgoing air conditioning at home and eating out, but regrets his frugal lifestyle just a year after retirement. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

A screenshot of footage showing the recovered food. Photo: Handout

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1. ‘Maga loyalty test’: Chinese weigh in on Hegseth and Trump’s military meeting

From new Chinese immigrants in Paris to China’s polar strategy opportunities, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage