China’s military regulations, Beijing’s EU charm offensive: SCMP daily highlights

SCMP | Feb. 28, 2025, 8 a.m. | Original

A worker polishes machinery in a factory in Hangzhou, China. Photo: AFP

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China and economy stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider .

China’s top leadership has signalled its plans to double down on economic stability and quality development with tech advancements in 2025, at a meeting of the Communist Party’s 24-member Politburo on Friday.

2. Your best friend has abandoned you: inside China’s EU charm offensive

As US President Donald Trump takes a flame-thrower to relations with Europe, Chinese diplomats have been moving through the continent with a message: your best friend has abandoned you. Let’s uphold the multilateral order together.

3. China amends military regulations to emphasise the need for war readiness

The new regulations placed a greater emphasis on combat readiness. Photo: China Military
The new regulations placed a greater emphasis on combat readiness. Photo: China Military

Beijing has rolled out a series of amendments to its regulations on the People’s Liberation Army, putting a stronger focus on the importance of war readiness and overseas missions.

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