Manila exposes South China Sea note; Chinese coal mine farming plan: 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. Beijing tells Manila to ‘stop lying’ after minister exposes South China Sea note China has accused Philippine officials of…
1. China has rebuked Philippine officials, accusing them of "grandstanding and lying" over a statement from Manila's defense secretary about a Chinese note on the South China Sea.
2. Chinese scientists have proposed utilizing abandoned coal mine tunnels for "underground agriculture" as part of an initiative to promote a green, circular economy in the mining sector.
3. Tung Chee-hwa, who passed away at 89, was known for his leadership of Hong Kong during a period of significant change, tackling economic, public health, and political challenges.
4. Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing for an upcoming summit with US President Donald Trump, having been engaged in extensive diplomatic activities across Central Asia and South Asia recently.
5. A Hong Kong restaurant has been taken to court following an investigation into allegations that a live newborn rat was discovered within a takeaway food container, raising hygiene concerns.
6. A Malaysian woman who fatally stabbed her boyfriend over a demand for sex has received a 12-year prison sentence, with a court ruling that the initial sentencing was "over-sympathetic" to the accused.
7. Indian powerlifter Keyaa Kunal Banerji, who secured a silver medal in a world championship, has expressed her frustration regarding online harassment and objectification, describing it as a blatant case of sexism.
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