China’s new sixth-generation jet, Hong Kong’s wealthy lose billions: 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. ‘All frequencies’: China releases sixth-generation stealth fighter standard

China’s new-generation fighter jet programme is pushing the boundaries of stealth material technology against multi-angle radar illumination across all frequency bands, according to scientists involved in the project.

2. China pays tribute to former US president Jimmy Carter, ‘promoter’ of ties

Former US president Jimmy Carter (left) greets Deng Xiaoping outside the Oval Office of the White House on January 28, 1979. Photo: AP
Former US president Jimmy Carter (left) greets Deng Xiaoping outside the Oval Office of the White House on January 28, 1979. Photo: AP

China has expressed its condolences over the death of former US president Jimmy Carter, who established formal diplomatic relations with Beijing and welcomed China’s paramount leader Deng Xiaoping to the White House.

3. Hong Kong taxi driver arrested after 3 die in horror road crash

The car was wrecked in the smash. Photo: handout
The car was wrecked in the smash. Photo: handout

  

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