Stranded Chinese astronauts return, flying power plant deployed: SCMP daily highlights
From China’s fading growth in October to a ‘drone carrier’ vessel starting sea trials, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage
1. Stranded Chinese astronauts return home from space station mission
Three astronauts whose return to Earth from China’s Tiangong space station was delayed last week after suspected space debris struck their vessel have landed at the Dongfeng Landing Site in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region.
2. China’s growth softens in October as property drags investment further down
China’s economic indicators showed fading growth momentum in October, underscoring persistent domestic pressures as investment cooled despite steady consumer spending while markets grappled with uncertainty from the trade war.
3. How Chinese scientists turned a giant kite into a flying power plant
China has successfully deployed the world’s largest power-generating kite, capable of harnessing the potential of energy-dense, high-altitude winds to provide cheaper power than traditional surface turbines.