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1. Landmark launch for China’s J-35 stealth jet from Fujian aircraft carrier
China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has used its advanced electromagnetic catapults to launch all three types of fixed-wing aircraft developed for the vessel, passing another major test before commissioning.
2. Hong Kong back in action after Super Typhoon Ragasa paralyses city for 2 days
Hong Kong is gradually returning to normality after Super Typhoon Ragasa paralysed the city for nearly two days, with authorities racing to clear 1,200 toppled trees and a backlog of 1,000 flights that affected 140,000 passengers.
3. Chinese scientist developing chips for weapon systems detained by graft-buster
Top scientist Yu Faxin, who develops chips for weapon systems, has been detained by anti-corruption authorities in central China, his Shanghai-listed company Zhejiang Great Microwave Technology said.