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1. Why Trump’s unpredictability and inconsistency could hamper meeting with Xi
As US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping attempt to stabilise US-China trade relations on Thursday, a major problem unlikely to go away, no matter what the outcome, is the disjointed signalling and mixed messaging coming out of Washington, undercutting trust and confidence that any deal will even be implemented, say analysts and former officials.
2. Why Xi and Trump are set to talk in Busan, away from South Korea’s Apec events
Highly anticipated talks between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Apec summit are set for Thursday in Busan, South Korea – some 85km (53 miles) from the forum’s main events in Gyeongju – and security considerations could explain why as the two seek to make headway on issues that have left bilateral ties strained.
3. China pledges ‘immigration system for hi-tech talent’ under new 5-year plan

China’s top leadership has pledged to build an immigration system to lure foreign talent in a move that may help increase its competitiveness amid the ongoing technological competition with the United States.
4. Why some Chinese cities are rethinking their sweeping development strategies
Why is the famed demolition and reconstruction approach that bottled lightning in Datong city increasingly seen as outdated? And what are the alternatives?
5. ‘Progress cannot be stopped’: China’s chief Paris envoy talks trade, EV tariffs
As Europe adapts to the changing nature of the global economy and the fast pace of technological innovation, China is ready to help the continent as it determines its role in emerging industries, Beijing’s top diplomat in Paris told the Post.
6. ‘Back to steam’: Trump wants US to quit electromagnetic catapult race with China

Soon after China put the electromagnetic catapults on its newest aircraft carrier to the test, US President Donald Trump has taken a swipe at the “stupid electric” technology – and called for a return to steam power.
7. China’s robot-powered factories turn hi-tech production lines into tourist spots
Cheers erupted inside Xiaomi’s gleaming electric vehicle factory on the outskirts of Beijing when it recently welcomed its 100,000th visitor of the year – a tourist from Nanjing.


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Donald Trump greets well-wishers before boarding Air Force One from Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang on Monday. The US president will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on Thursday. Photo: AFP

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Nvidia’s most advanced processors have been subject to US export controls since the Biden administration. Photo: AFP

China expels former aerospace boss and military auditor from top legislature

Xu Dazhe, former party secretary of Hunan province and long-time aerospace official, has been expelled from the National People’s Congress, according to the NPC Standing Committee. Photo: NPC

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A tanker fills up with liquefied natural gas at a port in Russia. China has condemned UK sanctions on 11 Chinese companies over alleged links to Russia’s energy sector. Photo: AP

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From Xi and Trump’s upcoming summit in Busan to China’s plan to attract foreign talent, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From Xi and Trump’s upcoming summit in Busan to China’s plan to attract foreign talent, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


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Xi-Trump upcoming meeting, China’s plan to lure hi-tech talent: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From Xi and Trump’s upcoming summit in Busan to China’s plan to attract foreign talent, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. Why Trump’s unpredictability and inconsistency could hamper meeting with Xi

From Xi and Trump’s upcoming summit in Busan to China’s plan to attract foreign talent, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage