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Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.
1. US pulls missile system from Japan as Beijing-Tokyo row over Taiwan deepens
A US missile system that could strike Beijing has been withdrawn from Japan, Japanese media reported on Monday, amid sharply escalating tensions triggered by the Japanese prime minister’s recent remarks on Taiwan.
2. China’s dominance shrinks US remote sensing share from 88% to 9%
The nation’s sustained funding tsunami over decades has shifted the dominance in Earth observation science away from America.
3. Could battery fires be the Achilles’ heel of China’s electric vehicle industry?

A series of electric vehicle fires in China has pushed the issue of battery safety into the public spotlight, triggering a wider public debate about the potential risks.
4. China’s military mouthpiece hits out at US ‘gunboat diplomacy’ over Venezuela
China’s official military newspaper has accused the United States of “gunboat diplomacy” amid rising tensions with Venezuela. Referring to recent US military strikes on what the White House claimed were boats carrying drugs, a commentary published in PLA Daily on Tuesday accused Washington of trying “to use military deterrence to promote regime change and plunder Venezuela’s energy resources”.
5. ‘Significant gains’: US review evaluates ‘Made in China 2025’ advancements

Beijing has not achieved all of its “Made in China 2025” goals – particularly in aviation and integrated circuits – but has still made “significant gains” and cemented its status as a global manufacturing powerhouse, according to a new US government report.
6. China team’s super-efficient catalyst turns coal to plastic and other synthetics
Chinese scientists have developed a catalyst that can turn biomass and coal-derived syngas directly into building blocks for plastic and synthetic rubber with higher efficiency and sustainability than existing methods.
7. Hasan Piker’s China tour draws fire after viral Tiananmen police encounter

American political commentator and live-streamer Hasan Piker has stirred controversy during his ongoing trip to China, with a viral encounter in Tiananmen Square and remarks that critics say amount to promoting Chinese propaganda.


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SCMP Highlights

US pulls missile system from Japan, EV fires cause safety debate: SCMP daily highlights

The US has conducted multiple tests of the Typhon system, which includes four trailer-based launchers and supporting equipment capable of firing both Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles. Photo: Reuters

A driver was killed when his Xiaomi vehicle caught fire following a high-speed crash in Chengdu. Photo: Weibo

Made in China 2025 was launched in 2015, a decade-long strategy to develop and incorporate advanced technologies into the manufacturing sector. Photo: SCMP

American political commentator and live-streamer Hasan Piker was stopped by a police officer while waiting to watch the daily sunset flag-raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square. Photo: Screenshot from Twitch

Colombia pushes for talks – to include China – over US military build-up near Venezuela

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for a high-level security meeting with the United States, China and regional partners to discuss the growing tension in the region. Photo: AFP 

China displays latest UAV and fighter jets at the Middle East’s largest air show

The 2025 Dubai Air Show held at Al Maktoum International Airport runs from Monday to Friday. Photo: EPA

Catic’s booth at the Dubai Air Show features scale models of two Chinese fighter jets: the J-10CE and the J-35A. Photo: Handout

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From tensions over Taiwan to YouTuber Hasan Piker’s controversial China tour, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From tensions over Taiwan to YouTuber Hasan Piker’s controversial China tour, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


US pulls missile system from Japan, EV fires cause safety debate: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From tensions over Taiwan to YouTuber Hasan Piker’s controversial China tour, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. US pulls missile system from Japan as Beijing-Tokyo row over Taiwan deepens

2. China’s dominance shrinks US remote sensing share from 88% to 9%

3. Could battery fires be the Achilles’ heel of China’s electric vehicle industry?

From tensions over Taiwan to YouTuber Hasan Piker’s controversial China tour, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage