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1. China’s export growth slows in August under shadow of trade war uncertainty
China’s exports continued to rise in August, though at a slower pace, with the near-term outlook clouded as global markets watch to see whether the world’s two largest economies can reach a lasting and durable trade deal.
2. Oxford’s Ian Goldin on the biggest challenges for China’s transitioning economy
Professor and former World Bank official Ian Goldin says globalisation will become “more Asian” in wake of US policy, with China as a potential leader.
3. LeBron James writes of basketball as US-China bridge in state media article
Basketball can be a “connecting bridge” between China and the United States, NBA star LeBron James said in an article in the People’s Daily on Monday.4. Taiwan plans to spend NT$1 billion to shore up ties with its few remaining allies
4. Taiwan boosts spending in Latin America as Beijing works to poach allies
Taiwan plans to boost its spending in Latin America by more than NT$1 billion (US$32.8 million) next year, as it seeks to shore up ties with its few remaining allies in the region and push back against Beijing’s intensifying efforts to lure them away.
5. How the post-WWII order was formed and why China wants to reshape it

As China challenges the US, the sole superpower of the last century, debate continues over whether the post-war order is crumbling.
6. China sanctions Japanese lawmaker Seki Hei over ‘spreading fallacies’
Beijing has sanctioned a conservative, opposition Japanese lawmaker in a rare move, saying that he spread falsehoods on issues involving Taiwan, Xinjiang and Hong Kong, undermining Chinese sovereignty.
7. Mars should not have a solid inner core but it does, China-US study finds

Scientists in China and the United States have found the first direct evidence of a solid inner core inside Mars – a structure long thought not to exist – challenging prevailing theories about how the red planet formed and cooled.


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China’s export growth slows, LeBron James writes for People’s Daily: SCMP daily highlights

Outbound shipments rose by 4.4 per cent year on year to US$321.8 billion last month, according to China’s customs data. Photo: AFP

Ruins of London are seen from the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral circa 1939. Many international institutes and global governing mechanisms are credited with helping to prevent another world war and bring about trade globalisation over the past 80 years. Photo: Getty Images

Chinese and US scientists have discovered that Mars, also known as the red planet, has a solid inner core. Photo: Shutterstock

China extends gold-buying streak as central banks seek US dollar alternatives

Central banks around the world, including China’s, have been increasing their gold reserves as worries mount over the long-term stability of the US dollar. Photo: Reuters

China’s Xin Zhilei creates history with Best Actress award at Venice Film Festival

Xin Zhilei poses with her award at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

How China’s military surged ahead in tech by firing up competition among suppliers

State firms are still the backbone of China’s defence industry but the private sector is playing a bigger role. Photo: Eugene Lee

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From China’s export growth slowing to the first direct evidence of Mars having solid inner core, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From China’s export growth slowing to the first direct evidence of Mars having solid inner core, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


China’s export growth slows, LeBron James writes for People’s Daily: 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 export growth slowing to the first direct evidence of Mars having solid inner core, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. China’s export growth slows in August under shadow of trade war uncertainty

From China’s export growth slowing to the first direct evidence of Mars having solid inner core, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage