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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. Landmark launch for China’s J-35 stealth jet from Fujian aircraft carrier
China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has used its advanced electromagnetic catapults to launch all three types of fixed-wing aircraft developed for the vessel, passing another major test before commissioning.
2. Hong Kong back in action after Super Typhoon Ragasa paralyses city for 2 days

Hong Kong is gradually returning to normality after Super Typhoon Ragasa paralysed the city for nearly two days, with authorities racing to clear 1,200 toppled trees and a backlog of 1,000 flights that affected 140,000 passengers.
3. Chinese scientist developing chips for weapon systems detained by graft-buster
Top scientist Yu Faxin, who develops chips for weapon systems, has been detained by anti-corruption authorities in central China, his Shanghai-listed company Zhejiang Great Microwave Technology said.
4. From Malaysia to Bangladesh, Asia’s dirty money finds a home in UK property

For decades, London’s property market has offered sanctuary to fortunes of murky origins. Now, as anti-corruption watchdogs from Malaysia to Bangladesh demand justice, Britain is once again forced to reckon with its role as the world’s premier laundromat for kleptocrats.
5. ‘Final straw’: Chinese workers in US explore fleeing to Europe after H-1B chaos
When Alan, a Chinese national working at a chip company in the San Francisco Bay Area, saw that US President Donald Trump was proposing a US$100,000 payment for H-1B working visas on Friday, he immediately reached out to his friend in Paris.
6. Chinese-Pakistani influencer, famous for looks, strong Henan accent, marries fan

A Pakistani influencer who was adopted by her Chinese parents has announced that she is to marry one of her first online fans, who was struck by her “resilience and kindness.”
7. China’s record-breaking new dam, built with the help of AI, starts storing water

A record-breaking mega dam project in China’s far western Xinjiang region – built with the help of artificial intelligence and digital twin technologies – has begun storing water.


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Yu Faxin is also a Qiushi distinguished professor at Zhejiang University’s School of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Hangzhou. Photo: Shutterstock

The carrier-based J-15T, J-35 and KJ-600 aircraft have completed their inaugural electromagnetic catapult-assisted take-off and landing tests on the Fujian aircraft carrier. Photo: Xinhua

A man sits on a bench on the Tseung Kwan O promenade as the waves approach. Photo: Elson Li

High-end luxury homes in London. US authorities estimate that US$340 million in UK property has been acquired with money stolen from Malaysia’s 1MDB fund. Photo: EPA

Fan Zihe, a Pakistani adopted by a couple in China has announced she will marry her Chinese partner on September 17. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Sohu

The Dashixia mega dam in Xinjiang is 247 metres high – about the same as an 80-storey building. Photo: CCTV

Top AI expert moves to China, world’s longest cable-stayed bridge: 7 science highlights

The Changtai Yangtze River Bridge started operating on Tuesday, September 9. Photo: Xinhua

Alex Kot serves as distinguished professor and chief scientist at Shenzhen MSU-BIT University (SMBU), a Chinese-foreign cooperative university. Photo: Handout

A US nuclear submarine seen during military exercises 70 nautical miles (130km) off Cartagena, Colombia. Photo: Colombian National Navy/AFP

Scientists said they had ruled out the possibility that the carving had been made using modern techniques. Photo: Weixin/ 光明文化記憶

Indomie carcinogen scare, Philippine flood scandal protests: 7 Asia highlights

Indomie have been sold for over 30 years and are exported to more than 100 countries. Photo: Aisyah Llewellyn

Protesters scuffle with anti-riot police in Manila on Sunday. Photo: EPA

A Japanese woman uses a vape at an event in Tokyo. Photo: AFP

Trump extends TikTok deadline, Huawei hails AI computing breakthrough: SCMP’s 7 highlights

A screenshot of one of the deepfake videos used to try and blackmail MPs shared in a social media post by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Photo: X/Fashmi_Fadzil

The Huawei booth during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, July 26, 2025. Photo: Reuters


Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has recorded 548 complaints against pharmacies over malpractice in the first eight months of this year. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

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From top Chinese weapons chip scientist detained to Trump’s H-1B visa chaos, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting


From top Chinese weapons chip scientist detained to Trump’s H-1B visa chaos, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.


Fujian’s landmark jet launch, Hong Kong after Super Typhoon Ragasa: 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 top Chinese weapons chip scientist detained to Trump’s H-1B visa chaos, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

1. Landmark launch for China’s J-35 stealth jet from Fujian aircraft carrier

From top Chinese weapons chip scientist detained to Trump’s H-1B visa chaos, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting