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From the Iran-related tensions affecting Chinese investors to Li Ka-shing’s philanthropy, these are key points from SCMP’s latest coverage.

We have chosen seven stories from this week’s news covering Hong Kong, mainland China, the broader Asian region, and other areas that connected with our readers and provided insight into current topics. If you want to read more of our coverage, please consider subscribing.

1. Drug for Putin, Image for Trump as China and Russia strengthen their strategic partnership

Following the US President Donald Trump’s visit, which centered on risk management, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin finalized numerous agreements and committed to enhanced collaboration during their meeting in Beijing.

2. China participates in the worldwide decline of US Treasuries in March amid fears triggered by the conflict in Iran.

Mainland Chinese investors sold off their US Treasury bill holdings in March, aligning with numerous foreign institutions and central banks due to concerns regarding the US-Israel conflict involving Iran.

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3. China confirms the passing of hypersonic weapon expert Fang Daining in South Africa

Fang Daining, a prominent and occasionally contentious individual in China’s development of hypersonic weapons, passed away earlier this year, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), which announced his death in an obituary published on Tuesday.

4. Northeast China, lacking in rare earth resources, makes a significant discovery

Researchers in China have discovered a new kind of rare earth deposit in the cold northeastern regions of Heilongjiang and Jilin — a finding that may question existing beliefs about the distribution of rare earths throughout the nation.

5. Li Ka-shing’s foundation to provide financial support for liver cancer operations for 200 individuals

A Hong Kong businessman, Li Ka-shing, is set to enhance aid for liver cancer patients through his charitable organization. The initiative involves covering surgical costs for 200 individuals over the next three years, allowing them to receive advanced treatment at a price of HK$50,000 (US$6,380).

6. Did U.S. restrictions cause Malaysia’s US$147 million Norway missile deal to fail?

The cancellation of export permits by Norway for a naval missile system intended for Malaysia has highlighted the United States’ power to block an arms deal between two independent countries by limiting components provided by its own industries.

7. French bulldog in China that gathers plastic bottles encounters threats from animal abuser

A man from southern China, believed to have poisoned an online celebrity dog known for gathering plastic bottles on the streets, has been arrested following a report from its owner to the authorities.

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This piece was first published in the South China Morning Post (www.scmp.com), a top news outlet covering China and Asia.

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