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Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.
1. Freed from US jail, top immunologist picked up where he left off – in China
Prominent immunologist Song Guo Zheng has rebuilt his career in Shanghai following his release from a US jail after he was targeted by the now-defunct China Initiative.
2. China’s latest satellite launch is a milestone for its commercial space sector
China’s launch of a cluster of 18 satellites from a new commercial spaceport on the tropical island province of Hainan is a sign that the country’s space industry is ready to enter the global market, analysts said.
3. Why Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt is an unlikely online star in China

As Beijing and Washington lock horns in a bitter trade war, a close aide to US President Donald Trump has gained surprising popularity among internet users in China.
4. ‘Work quickly’: China’s Premier Li puts government officials on notice
Premier Li Qiang has urged officials to pull out all the stops in a race to achieve China’s major goals laid out during the past week’s “two sessions” meetings, such as maintaining an economic growth rate of around 5 per cent.
5. Why is China quietly helping Africa build a Great Green Wall across the Sahara?

About two decades ago, African nations launched an audacious plan: a 7,700km (4,800-mile) “Great Green Wall” to hold back the Sahara Desert’s southward march. Yet years passed and progress was stalled after being plagued by funding shortages, political instability and a lack of scalable solutions. China, now emerging with advanced ecological engineering capabilities, has stepped into the fray.
6. Chinese official caught in honey trap set by foreign spy agency: security ministry
A Chinese official has been arrested after succumbing to a “honey trap” overseas and supplying classified information to a foreign spy agency, according to Beijing’s top anti-espionage service.
7. China develops new high-protein corn to replace foreign soybeans

Chinese agricultural scientists are developing new strains of protein-rich corn that can serve as a substitute for soybeans in animal feed, a potential game-changer for China’s drive to reduce its reliance on overseas grain.


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China’s space milestone, how Karoline Leavitt became unlikely star: SCMP daily highlights

At 27 years old, Karoline Leavitt is the youngest White House press secretary in history. Photo: EPA-EFE

A Long March-8 Y6 rocket carrying 18 satellites blasts off from the commercial spaceport in Hainan province on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua

At 27 years old, Karoline Leavitt is the youngest White House press secretary in history. Photo: Reuters

Africa’s Great Green Wall project, which features input and funding from China, is promoted in southeastern Niger. Photo: Weibo/中国石油

Chinese scientists have developed new high-protein corn varieties that could be used to replace imported soybeans as ingredients in animal feed. Photo: AFP

China invites the world on its mission to Mars while Nasa reels from Trump cuts

International bidders for a place on board China’s Tianwen-3 mission to Mars have until June to submit letters of intent, with final decisions expected in October. Image: Shutterstock

Chinese lawmakers urge action on age discrimination in job market

A job-seeker fills in her personal information during a job fair in Qingzhou, Shandong province, last month. Photo: Xinhua

Women look for job opportunities during a job fair in Weihai, Shandong province, on March 7. Photo: Xinhua

China creates hacker-proof quantum satellite communication link with South Africa

China’s first quantum communication satellite, Mozi, also known as Micius, was key to establishing ultra-secure communication that promises to  render hacking of financial, national defence or other communications nearly impossible. Image: Chinese Academy of Science

A model at Anhui Innovation Centre displaying the space-based quantum technology China has used to establish ultra-secure communication. Photo: Xinhua

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From China’s push to develop a commercial space industry to a Great Green Wall in Africa, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage


From China’s push to develop a commercial space industry to a Great Green Wall in Africa, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.


China’s space milestone, how Karoline Leavitt became unlikely star: SCMP daily highlights

From China’s push to develop a commercial space industry to a Great Green Wall in Africa, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage

1. Freed from US jail, top immunologist picked up where he left off – in China

2. China’s latest satellite launch is a milestone for its commercial space sector

3. Why Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt is an unlikely online star in China

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