Nasa’s Parker Solar Probe survives close brush with sun’s scorching surface
[South China Morning Post] - 12/27/2024
Space agency confirmed probe had successfully made closest approach to sun. Craft is expected to circle sun until at least September.
In Chinese newspapers
Public whipping in Malaysia sparks outrage, raising questions about sharia courts
The construction worker was caned for being in “close proximity” to a woman who was not his wife, igniting outrage (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Donald Trump expected to step up chase for critical minerals as China restricts exports
President-elect will need to shift his ‘America First’ policy orientation to secure the supply chain crucial for (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Chinese lawyer says she was pepper-sprayed by court officials when trying to observe case
Inner Mongolia incident shocks criminal defence lawyers in China who have faced hostility from police and courts (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
China’s C919 airliner could spread wings to parts of Asia next year
Landing in Hong Kong on first day of new year will mark start of daily return service from Shanghai.
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
US-China tech war: Shanghai aims to be global medical AI hub by 2027
Despite US export curbs on advanced chips, China’s financial powerhouse is betting big on medical AI.
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
China’s high-speed rail enthusiasts glimpse the future as 450km/h train spotted
The CR450 seen heading towards Beijing this week will be the fastest commercial service in the world when it starts (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
China’s military tests remote 3D printed parts and drone delivery for battlefield: report
US uses similar tactics as it aids Ukrainian frontline soldiers from a maintenance site in Poland, American military (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Hongkongers in UK stuck in jobs far below their abilities, study finds
Think tank and non-profit group warn of ‘key barriers’ preventing Hongkongers from finding suitable work, such as (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
In India, call for more babies sparks debate on future of 1.43 billion-strong economy
A Hindu nationalist leader has urged couples to have more children in the world’s most populous nation, calling it (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Against US nepotism and transparency concerns, Hong Kong’s integrity shines
US missteps like Biden pardoning his son are a reminder to uphold the high standards Hong Kong and the ICAC have (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Panama rejects talks with Trump over canal threat, says ‘no’ Chinese soldiers in waterway
President Mulino said the ‘canal is Panamanian and there’s no possibility of opening any kind of conversation around (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024