China tests canal link to Southeast Asia; rocket failure concerns: 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 completes milestone test of US$10.8 billion canal link to Southeast Asia Chinese authorities have conducted the first full…
1. China has successfully completed a milestone test of a $10.8 billion canal link to Southeast Asia. The 134.2km (83.4-mile) canal megaproject, connecting an expansive inland region with Southeast Asia, is now on the cusp of a planned September launch. This ambitious project aims to enhance trade relations with a crucial bloc of trading partners.
2. Recently, China suffered a setback with the failure of its Long March-7A rocket, which resulted in the loss of a communications satellite. This incident has raised questions about whether it was an isolated operational issue or a systemic problem affecting China's ambitious space launch schedule.
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