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. US study finds China’s tech innovation ‘much stronger’ than understood
Can China innovate and outcompete the US in their pitched battle for technological supremacy? A 20-month investigation into the innovation performance of 44 Chinese firms across key technologies revealed a troubling yes for the US.
2. Lebanon pager blasts expected to prompt greater caution in China about electronic devices
The deadly pager explosions in Lebanon could prompt increased caution in China about the weaponisation of electric products, analysts have said.
3. Why are selfie shops and claw machine arcades popping up all over Hong Kong?
