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1. China preparing to bring home astronauts stranded on space station
China is making plans to bring home three astronauts whose return from the Tiangong space station was delayed after their vessel was hit by debris last week.
2. As more of China becomes ‘moderately aged’, how will its economy change?
Much of China has passed a key demographic threshold as the population ages, making adaptations necessary for policymakers and businesses.
3. Taiwanese military struggling to find enough volunteers even as spending rises

Taiwan’s military is facing a worsening manpower crisis as the numbers volunteering to serve continue to shrink.
4. From rail to nuclear power, China taps private capital to fund major projects
China has unveiled new measures designed to channel private capital into traditionally state-funded infrastructure projects, as Beijing steps up efforts to reduce investment restrictions and bolster the private economy.
5. US-China port fee suspension brings backlash as well as relief

The decision to suspend new port fees on Chinese-built, owned, or operated vessels starting on Monday has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats, who say it undercuts US President Donald Trump’s claims of being tough on China.
6. Nexperia chips have begun flowing to Europe again, auto suppliers say
The first shipments of Nexperia chips are already on their way to Europe after Beijing granted exemptions to its export restrictions, German auto suppliers told the Post, easing the pressure on the battered European car industry.
7. China refuses to back Brazil’s crucial rainforest fund

China has reportedly declined, for the time being, to make a financial contribution to Brazil’s flagship rainforest protection mechanism, arguing that developed nations should take the lead in global climate financing.


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China to bring astronauts home, Nexperia chips return to Europe: SCMP daily highlights

One of the first panoramic shots of China’s Tiangong space station, taken by a Shenzhou-16 mission astronaut in October 2024. Photo: CMSA


Taiwan is struggling to find enough volunteers for its military. Photo: Reuters

A Chinese flag flies from a ship at the Port of Oakland in the US state of California in April. Photo: AP

An angler fishes across from the Wujing Power Station in Shanghai. China won’t back Brazil’s key rainforest initiative for the time being. Photo: AFP

Rejected China locomotives cast shadow as Guinea’s Simandou mine marks milestone

Railway and port infrastructure for the vast Simandou iron ore project in Guinea is nearing completion. Photo: Reuters

The Simandou mine’s estimated 3.3 billion tonnes of “green ore” has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in global steelmaking. Photo: Reuters

The first shipment of iron ore from Guinea’s Simandou mine is pictured last week on its way to Morebaya port in time for the project’s inauguration on November 11. Photo: Reuters

Will China’s new aircraft carrier tilt the power balance in the western Pacific?

China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, was commissioned on Wednesday at a port in Sanya, Hainan province. Photo: Xinhua

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From the economic impact of China’s ageing population to Nexperia chips flowing back into Europe, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From the economic impact of China’s ageing population to Nexperia chips flowing back into Europe, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


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China to bring astronauts home, Nexperia chips return to Europe: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From the economic impact of China’s ageing population to Nexperia chips flowing back into Europe, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. China preparing to bring home astronauts stranded on space station

From the economic impact of China’s ageing population to Nexperia chips flowing back into Europe, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage