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China sets July 4 precedent with US; Cathay plane triggers Nato alert: 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…

By Samantha Johnson / July 10, 2026

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China recovers reusable rocket used in the maiden launch of Long March 10B

By Samantha Johnson / July 10, 2026
Why the Philippines is losing out in Southeast Asia’s investment boom

By Samantha Johnson / July 10, 2026
Former top prosecutor in Hong Kong court over injuring man while drink-driving

By Samantha Johnson / July 10, 2026
‘Extremely hot’ weather in Hong Kong over the weekend as Typhoon Bavi subsides

By Samantha Johnson / July 10, 2026
US lawmakers urge justice agency to fully investigate Tiananmen display break-in

By Samantha Johnson / July 10, 2026

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China recovers reusable rocket used in the maiden launch of Long March 10B

Why the Philippines is losing out in Southeast Asia’s investment boom

Former top prosecutor in Hong Kong court over injuring man while drink-driving

‘Extremely hot’ weather in Hong Kong over the weekend as Typhoon Bavi subsides

US lawmakers urge justice agency to fully investigate Tiananmen display break-in