China maps Israeli spoofing with flight data; new US press secretary: 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. Chinese scientists say they spotted possible Israeli electronic warfare units Chinese military scientists claim they have developed…
1. Chinese military scientists have developed an algorithm using civil aviation flight data that could potentially identify electronic warfare units, possibly of Israeli origin.
2. The newly appointed White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, has faced questions about her legal credentials after claiming she passed a bar exam "when I moved to China," without specifying which jurisdiction.
3. After a nine-year wait, the People's Bank of China has granted Visa permission to establish a local bank card clearing organization, marking a significant step in China's financial liberalization.
4. The ex-father-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has described her as a "birthing machine" and allegedly attempted to assault her before allegedly plotting to kill her alongside his two sons three years ago, according to court proceedings.
5. Some senior American executives remain hesitant about attending the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and related business events in Shenzhen next month, expressing lukewarm enthusiasm.
6. Indonesians are urging neighboring countries, such as Singapore and Malaysia, to sue Indonesia over the haze issue, as many citizens are concerned about the environmental impact and its effects on their region.
7. The appearance of Ivanka Trump in a blue embroidered couture dress by Guo Pei during President Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington has brought international attention to the designer and the rising profile of Chinese bespoke fashion.
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