Published: 12:22pm, 5 Sep 2025Updated: 1:14pm, 5 Sep 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. Nuclear missiles and ‘loyal wingmen’: 8 surprises from China’s military parade
China’s military parade on Wednesday celebrating the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II showcased various new weapons systems, including some surprises from key areas such as nuclear missiles and advanced drones.
2. Xi, Putin and Modi are grinning and smiling, but at whom?
Three major world powers – China, India and Russia – all with various frictions with the United States, projected an image of solidarity on Monday in front of the international media during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin.
3. ‘Have some respect’: US TV series draws flak for portrayal of Singapore
