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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. Mentor or rival? China takes notes from Brazilian giant Embraer as C919 soars ahead

When China set off on its long-haul endeavour to build and fly a modern commercial airliner, it aimed high. Now, it will need to take a detour to learn from another foreign manufacturer to achieve its lofty goal.
2. Chinese actress goes viral with ‘my uterus is not your business’ reply when urged to have kids

Chinese actress Qin Lan has become a role model for women’s rights in China after her quote, “my uterus is none of your business,” went viral. Qin is an independent, outspoken individual who defies conservative values like the pressure to marry and have children at an appropriate age.
3. UK police call Hong Kong-born doctor ‘despicable’ for murder attempt by poison

British police have described a Hong Kong-born doctor as “utterly despicable” after he was found guilty of disguising himself as a nurse and attempting to murder his mother’s partner by injecting him with a poison-laced fake vaccine.
4. Why civil engineering students are disappearing from China’s top universities
After a prolonged building boom, the number of people pursuing civil engineering degrees in China is dwindling. China’s housing and infrastructure sector has slowed, shrinking hiring demand and earnings, and dimming interest among students for related degrees.
5. How are votes counted in the US presidential election?

America’s 2024 general election has many quirks like divergent voting processes, the outsize influence of “swing states” and uncertainties about how congressional results will affect the next president’s ability to govern. We look at how voting is carried out and some factors that may affect the timing of results.
6. Philippines’ Alice Guo running for mayor ... again?
Embattled former Philippine mayor Alice Guo, who has been charged with crimes linked to illegal offshore gambling operations and accused of being a Chinese spy, is planning to run for office again, raising alarms over the potential threat to national security and loopholes in the country’s election laws.
7. Yen for Hong Kong: Japanese tourists are returning in droves, but for how long?

Visitor numbers from Japan to Hong Kong have more than doubled so far this year, driven by the city’s vibrant attractions and targeted promotions. However, travel industry analysts say that concerns such as the weak yen may dampen the potential for future growth.


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China’s C919 jet, US presidential election: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week

Chinese actress Qin Lan goes viral with the response “My uterus is not your business” when urged to marry, and have kids.
Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo

A man takes a photo of an Embraer E190-E2 during the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai in 2018. Photo: AP

The maiden C919 commercial flight operated by China Southern Airlines departs from Guangzhou. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese actress Qin Lan has made headlines for her strong stance against conventional roles typically assigned to women. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo

A screen grab of footage of Thomas Kwan heading to a Newcastle hotel on January 22. Photo: Northumbria Police

The 2024 US presidential election pitting Vice-President Kamala Harris against former president Donald Trump is now less than a month away. Illustration: Davies Christian Surya

Japanese tourists in Hong Kong visit a Doraemon exhibition in July. Photo: Dickson Lee

‘Little emperors’ in China, Malaysia’s durian trademark: SCMP’s 7 highlights

A general view shows an electric vehicle production line at the Leapmotor factory in Jinhua, China. Photo: AFP

Musang King durian. Photo: Shutterstock 

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Chinese researchers say they have found a way to harness the energy from alpha rays released from decaying radioactive isotopes. Photo: Shutterstock

A worker harvests durian at a farm in Malaysia’s Pahang state. Traders have become more reliant on China’s appetite for the so-called king of fruits. Photo: AFP

There has been online condemnation of the practice of poor Indonesian women entering “quickie” marriages with rich overseas tourists to make ends meet. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

UK police label Hong Kong-born doctor ‘despicable’ for murder attempt with toxin-laced jab

 Thomas Kwan wore a disguise to carry out his plan. Photos: Northumbria Police

Prosecutors said Thomas Kwan sent bogus medical letters to the man, claiming he was due to have an injection. Photo: Northumbria Police

IBS symptoms relieved through 5 simple lifestyle changes, Hong Kong teacher discovers

After years of suffering with irritable bowel syndrome, Hong Kong kindergarten teacher Amber Nathaniel made lifestyle changes that ended her suffering. Photo: Amber Nathaniel

Symptoms of IBS include bloating, diarrhoea, constipation and stomach cramps. Photo: Shutterstock

A study from the Chinese University of Hong Kong showed that getting regular sleep significantly lowered the risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome. Photo: Shutterstock

Nathaniel used to regularly go for shisha – smoking a heated, specially prepared tobacco through a pipe. Her IBS symptoms have subsided since she gave up the habit. Photo: Shutterstock 

Since she took up kickboxing and other regular physical activities, Nathaniel has been keeping her IBS symptoms at bay. Photo: Shutterstock

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From China’s C919 jet learning from Brazil to how votes are counted in the US, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting


From China’s C919 jet learning from Brazil to how votes are counted in the US, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.


China’s C919 jet, US presidential election: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From China’s C919 jet learning from Brazil to how votes are counted in the US, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

1. Mentor or rival? China takes notes from Brazilian giant Embraer as C919 soars ahead

From China’s C919 jet learning from Brazil to how votes are counted in the US, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting