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1. China reveals radio clip heard before mid-air stand-off with Japan fighter jets
China on Tuesday released more details about Saturday’s mid-air stand-off between Chinese and Japanese fighter jets, as the two sides traded barbs over the radar lock-on incident amid rising tensions.
2. How China pulled off a critical mineral tech revolution in just 10 months
“Unique” Chinese efficiency turns European firm’s vision into reality by building the world’s first large-scale silica-removal technology.
3. Chinese boy Yuanxin, 6, speaks with father for first time since ICE detention

Yuanxin, a 6-year-old immigrant from China who was detained and separated from his father, Fei Zheng, over the Thanksgiving holiday in New York City, was finally allowed to speak with his parent by phone this past weekend.
4. China’s consumer prices rise at fastest pace in nearly 2 years in November
China’s consumer prices rose for a second straight month in November, with inflation hitting its highest level in nearly two years, in a tentative sign that the country’s persistent deflationary pressure may be starting to ease.
5. China and Russia must be on guard to stop Japan causing trouble: ex-diplomat

Japan is likely to become the “most serious and direct” threat to both China and Russia in the Asia-Pacific, a former Chinese diplomat and foreign ministry official has warned.
6. Chinese born post-1990 reject liberal democracy despite economic growth: study
Chinese who came of age during the country’s economic boom are less supportive of liberal democratic values than older generations, contradicting the predictions of Western policymakers and academics.
7. Over 10 years in the making: China launches 2,000km-wide AI computing hub

China has activated what may be the world’s largest distributed AI computing pool, alongside a high-speed data network developed over more than a decade, according to a state newspaper.


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China reveals more about mid-air stand-off, consumer prices edge up: SCMP daily highlights

A Chinese fighter jet takes from an aircraft carrier on June 30, 2025. Photo: Xinhua

A Chinese J-15 fighter jet prepares to land on the Liaoning aircraft carrier in this photo released in December 2021. China has released more details about Saturday’s mid-air stand-off between Chinese and Japanese fighter jets. Photo: AP

The location of 6-year-old Yuanxin remains unknown nearly two weeks after he was separated from his father during a routine ICE check-in. Photo: Handout

Japanese ground troops arrive at Camp Saga in July. Japan “is accelerating military deployments targeting China and Russia”, Wu Hailong warned at a Beijing forum. Photo: AP

Chinese scientists say their innovation means optical network linked computing centres separated by distance could work together almost as efficiently as a single giant computer. Image: Shutterstock

South China Sea: Beijing seeks ‘fair and just maritime order’

A Chinese coastguard vessel (right) fires its water cannon at the Philippine’s BRP Datu Pagbuaya in the South China Sea on October 12. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard via AP

Sun Weidong, Beijing’s vice-minister of foreign affairs, has warned that confrontations between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea could threaten the region’s security. Photo: Xinhua

China-Russia bomber patrol ‘a serious national security’ concern, Japanese minister says

A Chinese J-16 fighter and a Russian Tu-95 bomber. Photo: Handout

12 killed after fire hits residential building in southern China’s Shantou city

The block is reported to have been self-built – something that local fire departments around the country have flagged up as a safety risk. Photo: Weibo/ 难舍深蓝

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From young Chinese rejecting liberal democracy to a growth in China’s consumer prices in November, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From young Chinese rejecting liberal democracy to a growth in China’s consumer prices in November, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


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China reveals more about mid-air stand-off, consumer prices edge up: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From young Chinese rejecting liberal democracy to a growth in China’s consumer prices in November, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. China reveals radio clip heard before mid-air stand-off with Japan fighter jets

From young Chinese rejecting liberal democracy to a growth in China’s consumer prices in November, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage