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Chinese maths star solves geometry problem, Hong Kong actor bankrupt: SCMP’s 7 highlights

From Chinese maths star making a breakthrough to Hong Kong star declaring bankruptcy, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

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Chinese mathematician Wang Hong is an associate professor at the New York University Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. Photo: Handout
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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. Chinese maths star Wang Hong solves ‘infamous’ geometry problem

Chinese mathematician Wang Hong has solved an “infamous” geometry problem called the Kakeya conjecture within three dimensions. It is considered a breakthrough that could have implications for imaging, data processing, cryptography and wireless communication.

2. China pledges to spend more an hour before Donald Trump promises to cut back

Premier Li Qiang speaks during the opening session of the NPC in Beijing. Photo: AFP
Premier Li Qiang speaks during the opening session of the NPC in Beijing. Photo: AFP

Two starkly divergent views of the future were laid out on opposite sides of the Pacific on Wednesday, as Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged more aggressive spending to drive growth, while US President Donald Trump vowed to scale back the federal government to balance the books.

3. China solves F-22’s stealth coating cracks with 3,000-year-old silk weaving tech

America’s F-22 jets are known to suffer coating cracks, but China is now using ancient weaving techniques to create a more advance type of coating to solve the problem. Photo: AFP
America’s F-22 jets are known to suffer coating cracks, but China is now using ancient weaving techniques to create a more advance type of coating to solve the problem. Photo: AFP
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