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We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.
1. China’s Hurricane 3000 microwave weapon can ‘sweep and kill’ drone swarms at 3km
The truck-mounted Hurricane 3000 was showcased during China’s huge military parade in September. This week its developer – state-owned defence contractor Norinco – disclosed some details of the weapon system for the first time.
2. China is likely to thread the needle after US attack on Venezuela

China will be patient and play the long game as it views the new geopolitical chessboard, recalibrating carefully in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s move on Saturday to decapitate Venezuela’s leadership, analysts said.
3. Nearly 94% of Malaysians who renounced citizenship chose Singapore, data shows
Most Malaysians who renounced their citizenship over the past five years went on to become Singaporeans, official data shows, underscoring the city state’s pull amid long-standing brain drain concerns.
4. Trump says Greenland is ‘surrounded’ by Chinese ships. What’s the real story?

Just 24 hours after abducting the former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife from Caracas, US President Donald Trump had already named his next potential target for military action: Greenland. What would a US takeover of Greenland mean for China, if it were to really happen?
5. China, South Korea sign US$44 million in trade deals after years of friction
China and South Korea have reignited their economic cooperation after years of relatively muted ties, signing US$44 million in new export deals and dozens of memorandums of understanding (MOUs) in the wake of a high-level summit held amid shifting regional dynamics – most notably, a protracted diplomatic dispute between Beijing and Tokyo.
6. Veteran Hong Kong filmmaker Eric Tsang confirms departure as TVB general manager

Veteran actor, filmmaker and television executive Eric Tsang Chi-wai has confirmed he will step down as TVB’s general manager, ending months of speculation about his future at Hong Kong’s leading free-to-air broadcaster.
7. She broke Hong Kong powerlifting records. Now she’s battling bad health advice

Jaclyn Hei Tsang is on a mission to debunk online health myths and unfounded advice by setting the record straight on her Instagram page.


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China’s ‘sweep and kill’ weapon, Malaysians opting for Singapore: SCMP’s 7 highlights

The high-power microwave system was showcased during the September 3 Victory Day parade in Beijing. Photo: Xinhua

A pro-government, armed civilian in Caracas, Venezuela, attends a protest demanding the release of President Nicolas Maduro. Photo: AP

A view of Greenland’s capital, Nuuk. The United States aims to acquire Greenland, which is a self-governing Danish territory. Photo: AFP

Eric Tsang says he has “somewhat run out of ideas” and is ready to pass on the baton to the younger generation of TVB staff. Photo: Edmond So

Record-breaking Hong Kong powerlifter Jaclyn Hei Tsang is pictured at a private gym in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, on December 29, 2025. Also a dietitian, personal trainer, author and PhD candidate, she tackles online health myths and bad advice on her Instagram page, @fitness_dietitian_hk. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Women tattoo artists, history behind viral Adidas jacket: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Bella Yuen tattoos a client at her Hong Kong studio. The artist, who is greatly influenced by Chinese calligraphy and painting, is one of a group in the city taking inspiration from traditional elements to create something new. Photo: Nic Tse

A model wears Adidas’ “Tang-style” jacket that combines streetwear cool with Chinese details including “frog buttons”. The jacket has become a viral hit on social media. Photo: Adidas Power of Three

At Central Asian restaurant Yurt, in Central, Hong Kong, Beshbarmak is served with horsemeat sausage (kazy) with a side of beef broth. Photo: Yurt

Tesla hits record sales; Chinese carmakers eye third of global market: 7 EV reads

Beijing has urged the sector to rein in price wars since July amid deflationary pressures, with even market leader BYD reporting its biggest net profit drop in more than four years. Photo: Xinhua

Tesla cars are displayed in a showroom in Chongqing. Photo: VCG/VCG via Getty Images

BYD electric cars await shipment to Brazil at Taicang Port in Suzhou in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP

China’s carmakers are projected to generate most of their profits overseas. Photo: Reuters

A WeRide robotaxi in Abu Dhabi on December 7, 2025. Chinese robotaxi developers see the Middle East as one of their starting points for global expansion. Photo: Coco Feng

AI scientist leaves US for China; domestic helpers in Asia: 5 weekend reads you missed

Domestic helpers gather in Hong Kong’s Central to relax and socialise on their Sunday day off. Photo: Karma Lo

Venezuelans celebrate in Santiago, Chile on January 3, 2026, after US President Donald Trump announced that President Nicolas Maduro had been captured and flown out of Venezuela. Photo: AP

Illustration: Henry Wong

Ling Haibin is a former Empire Innovation Professor at Stony Brook University in New York and IEEE Fellow. Photo: Handout

Filipino domestic workers gather on a street in Hong Kong. Indonesia and the Philippines have provided millions of helpers to the rest of Asia over the decades. Photo: Dickson Lee

Li Xinze, a nine-year-old girl, skated with 16-year-old Li Mingda, creating a dramatic visual contrast on the ice. Photo: Bilibili

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From China’s long game after Trump’s Venezuela operation to Eric Tsang leaving TVB, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting


From China’s long game after Trump’s Venezuela operation to Eric Tsang leaving TVB, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.


China’s ‘sweep and kill’ weapon, Malaysians opting for Singapore: SCMP’s 7 highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From China’s long game after Trump’s Venezuela operation to Eric Tsang leaving TVB, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

1. China’s Hurricane 3000 microwave weapon can ‘sweep and kill’ drone swarms at 3km

From China’s long game after Trump’s Venezuela operation to Eric Tsang leaving TVB, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting