US' ‘anti-Beijing trade plan', little-known China oversupply issue: SCMP daily highlights
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The United States has struck new trade deals with Indonesia and the Philippines, in a move analysts say could indirectly undercut China by reshaping regional supply chains and tapping rare earth reserves – even if Beijing is not explicitly targeted.
Six university students drowned in an industrial tank during a field trip to a mining operation owned by China's most prestigious gold producing company, according to state news agency Xinhua.
China released ethical guidelines for autonomous driving technology on Wednesday that said automated driving systems 'must demonstrate a high degree of respect for human life and actively seek effective strategies to minimise harm'.
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