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. Top geophysicist Niu Fenglin leaves US for prominent China role
After more than two decades of distinguished work in the United States, geophysicist Niu Fenglin has returned to China to join Earth and space sciences school at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC).
2. What happened when Xi Jinping met entrepreneurs for a ‘high-stakes symposium’?
President Xi Jinping hosted a meeting with China’s top entrepreneurs on Monday – the first gathering of its kind since 2018 – in a highly anticipated event that signalled Beijing’s clear support to the private sector, particularly the tech industry.
3. How Chinese engineers used bamboo in the world’s longest sea bridge, and more
Chinese scientists have been working on new technologies to make stronger and more durable bamboo-based materials for large-scale infrastructure, reinforcing the country’s position as a leader in the emerging eco-friendly industry.