Published: 12:12pm, 31 Oct 2025Updated: 12:35pm, 31 Oct 2025
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. ‘Back to steam’: Trump wants US to quit electromagnetic catapult race with China
Soon after China put the electromagnetic catapults on its newest aircraft carrier to the test, US President Donald Trump has taken a swipe at the “stupid electric” technology – and called for a return to steam power.
2. Trump hails ‘great success’ as Xi talks raise hopes of easing US-China tensions
China and the United States have agreed to de-escalate their trade war, putting a pause on many thorny issues while making breakthroughs on soybean purchases and fentanyl tariffs.
3. Singapore’s residents raise a stink over smell from Johor’s industrial estate
