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1. Taiwan could run out of energy in 10 days under PLA blockade, report warns
Taiwan would run out of natural gas supplies in about 10 days if Beijing blockaded the island, according to a report published by a Washington-based geopolitical think tank.
2. ‘Too far ahead’: can the US upskill to compete with China on rare earths?
Multilateral moves to break Chinese dominance of the supply chain are largely diplomatic and many solutions are long-term, analysts say.
3. China wants people to eat more high-quality beef, unveils quality-grading system

Amid falling prices and stiff competition from imports, China has unveiled plans to bolster the cattle industry – the latest in a series of policies aimed at strengthening key agricultural sectors.
4. Is China stealing the march on science talent as US funding cuts spare no one?
Renowned mathematician Terence Tao says funding delays at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have left his lab struggling to support graduate students and research projects. Not only Tao, but the entire UCLA system and several other top universities have been impacted by federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump.
5. What do we know about China’s most advanced early warning plane, the KL-3000?

China’s newest airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, the KJ-3000 could be key to the People’s Liberation Army’s ability to deliver lethal strikes from ultra-long ranges.
6. France’s struggling factories need investment. Is China the answer?
French companies fear competition from China, but the country could also play a crucial role in reinvigorating European manufacturing.
7. China’s high-speed rail nears 50,000km milestone – but is it sustainable?

After a construction boom spanning nearly two decades, China’s high-speed rail network has made record-breaking strides. But to ensure long-term sustainability, analysts said the government needs to address challenges around commercial profitability and mounting debt.


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US-China battle over rare earths, Beijing’s beef industry boost: SCMP daily highlights

The US wants to develop a fully domestic rare earths supply chain. Photo: Reuters

China will implement a quality-grading system for locally produced beef to promote consumption of high-quality versions of the meat. Photo: Xinhua

Footage of the KJ-3000, and its radar dome, have been circulating online. Photo: Handout

A volunteer holds leaflets as he stands near a 600km/h High Speed Maglev model showcasing at the National Railway Test Center during a tour by delegates to the World Congress on High-Speed Rail held in Beijing, on July 9. Photo: AP

Beijing ‘on high alert’ for South China Sea disruption after Philippine-India patrol: PLA

Philippine and Indian navy ships took part in a two-day joint patrol exercise. China says is vigilant to “any military activities aimed at disrupting the South China Sea or creating tensions”. Photo: Handout

The Indian Navy survey vessel INS Sandhayak docked in Manila on August 1. Photo: AFP

Chinese city orders real-name registration for chikungunya fever medication amid outbreak

Chikungunya fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes. While rarely fatal, it can lead to debilitating symptoms lasting weeks. Photo: dpa

A worker sprays insecticide in Foshan, Guangdong province on July 25 amid a campaign to eliminate mosquitoes and increase sanitation. Photo: Xinhua

China’s Hainan eyes medical tourism boom after South Korea axes cosmetic surgery tax perks

Foreign journalists visit the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone in Hainan province, China, on June 24. Photo: AP

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From China’s plan to bolster the cattle industry to its high-speed rail nearing a 50,000km milestone, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From China’s plan to bolster the cattle industry to its high-speed rail nearing a 50,000km milestone, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


US-China battle over rare earths, Beijing’s beef industry boost: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From China’s plan to bolster the cattle industry to its high-speed rail nearing a 50,000km milestone, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. Taiwan could run out of energy in 10 days under PLA blockade, report warns

From China’s plan to bolster the cattle industry to its high-speed rail nearing a 50,000km milestone, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage