China retaliates on US sanctions; North Korea’s dog meat advisory: SCMP’s 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China hits back at US with barrage of sanctions, drone industry curbs China has hit back against a round of US sanctions with a…
China retaliates against US sanctions by implementing a series of counter-sanctions against American entities and tightening export restrictions on the drone supply chain, as announced by the Ministry of Commerce. Analyst Lyle Goldstein notes that Beijing's challenge is to avoid the temptation to build the People's Liberation Army into a "hammer looking for a nail".
North Korea's state media recommends dog meat soup as a means to combat summer heat, continuing the country's ongoing effort to promote the controversial dish during record-high temperatures. Hong Kong beauty queen Grace Chan Hoi-lam has filed a police report after her six-year-old son was splashed with a "cream-like" liquid during a movie screening at a cinema in Admiralty, following a dispute over his behavior during the film.
Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao International Holding is diversifying its business by opening hamburger stores, similar to the examples set by American brands like McDonald's and KFC, as its core hotpot business faces slowing growth. Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala, on her way to becoming a global star, has secured her maiden WTA singles title after defeating a grand slam winner, an Olympic gold medallist, and the defending champion.
A woman from eastern China, who was abandoned at birth, has returned to reunite with her birth family after 23 years, following adoption by a Swedish couple.
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