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1. China Rocket Force bans nearly 200 suppliers, evaluators after corruption probe
The People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force has terminated nearly 200 partnerships with experts and suppliers, following an investigation into procurement corruption covering the past nine years, as scrutiny of the troubled military branch continues.
2. Is China’s rare earths policy frustrating US upgrades to the F-35 stealth jet?
America’s upgrade programme for its F-35 stealth fighter jet is facing further delays and China’s control of rare earths and metals could be a contributing reason, according to industry assessments.
3. French protests underscore concerns over decline amid US, China dominance
Images of burning barricades were shown side by side with the handover ceremony for France’s new prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu, on French television channels on Wednesday as “block everything” protests brought back memories of the rallies by the populist “yellow vest” movement that rocked the country in 2018 and 2019.
4. Nasa blocks Chinese citizens with US visas from its facilities

Nasa has barred Chinese nationals on US visas from its facilities and networks, in the latest reflection of Washington’s mounting concern over Beijing’s progress in space and other advanced technologies.
5. AirAsia eyes deal for C919 passenger jet, in bid to tap China-Asean market
Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia has shown strong interest in acquiring the Chinese C919 passenger jet, its executive said, as part of its strategy to tap into Southeast Asia’s 700 million-strong population and capitalise on growing China-Asean business ties.
6. Will the JL-1 missile be China’s final word on airborne nuclear deterrence?
The debut of the Jinglei-1 (JL-1) long-range missile means China has a complete air, sea and land nuclear deterrent, one that will improve with the next generation of strategic bombers, according to analysts.
7. China builds record-smashing mega bridge with technology never seen before

The world’s longest cable-stayed bridge opened to traffic in Jiangsu province, eastern China on Tuesday, connecting the cities of Changzhou and Taizhou and slashing the travel time from over an hour to just 20 minutes.


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PLA’s Rocket Force probe, Nasa bars Chinese citizens with US visas: SCMP daily highlights

The People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force launches a missile during a drill in Nanjing. File photo: Xinhua

The People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force was established in 2015 and overseas some of the Chinese military’s most important assets. Photo: Xinhua

Nasa’s Vehicle Assembly Building is seen at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Photo: Shutterstock

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

Charlie Kirk, conservative activist and Trump ally, dead after being shot at US college

Charlie Kirk at the speaking event where he was shot. The Salt Lake Tribune via Reuters

People scatter after Charlie Kirk was shot. Photo: The Deseret News via AP

A lowered US flag above the White House. Photo: Reuters

US President Donald Trump and Charlie Kirk in 2019. File photo: AFP

US firms in China report record pessimism, ‘brain-like’ AI unveiled: SCMP daily highlights

In a new survey, only 41 per cent of surveyed American firms expressed optimism about their five-year business outlook in China, or almost half the rate in 2021. 

The AI system mimics how the human brain fires only the neurons it needs, according to its developers. Photo: Shutterstock

A screenshot of a video taken inside the cabin of a China Southern Airlines flight from Zhuhai to Taiyuan. The Boeing 737 was forced into an emergency landing on Monday evening due to intense thunderstorms. Photo: Douyin

Chinese President Xi Jinping waves upon his arrival in Lhasa to mark the 60th anniversary of the Tibet autonomous region’s founding. New rules guiding the implementation of standard Chinese usage underline Beijing’s desire for further ethnic integration. Photo: EPA

China fines fashion giant Dior, Beijing’s green tech revolution: SCMP daily highlights

Chinese state news agency Xinhua has cited the National Cybersecurity Notification Centre in its report, which claims that Dior sent data overseas from China without screening. Photo: Getty Images

Video footage published by a Russian state media journalist offers a glimpse behind the scenes of the Russian government delegation’s visit to China last week. Photo: Handout

China Unicom has received a satellite mobile communication business licence. Photo: Shutterstock

China’s Ministry of State Security has highlighted a case involving a foreign NGO worker it arrested for spying on military facilities. Photo: CCTV

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

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From China’s Rocket Force banning nearly 200 partnerships to opening of world’s longest cable-stayed bridge, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From China’s Rocket Force banning nearly 200 partnerships to opening of world’s longest cable-stayed bridge, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


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PLA’s Rocket Force probe, Nasa bars Chinese citizens with US visas: SCMP daily highlights

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1. China Rocket Force bans nearly 200 suppliers, evaluators after corruption probe

From China’s Rocket Force banning nearly 200 partnerships to opening of world’s longest cable-stayed bridge, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage