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. World waits to see how Trump reshapes US approach to trade, China and security
Donald Trump’s victory is among the most unconventional, consequential and divisive of US election wins, giving the Republican president-elect a mandate to shape the country’s post-World War II consensus on everything from global trade and foreign affairs to democratic norms, immigration and China policy.
2. Swiss university set to restrict applications from Chinese students
A recent move by Switzerland’s ETH Zurich (Federal Institute of Technology Zurich) to restrict admission of students from countries including China has been heavily criticised, with one Chinese scientist who spent years working in the country labelling the act “discriminatory”.
3. Chinese scientists say they have made converged energy beam weapon a reality
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