China’s military strides, future of Malaysian oil and gas: 5 weekend reads

SCMP | Aug. 25, 2025, 12:15 a.m. | Original
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Chinese military personnel take part in a rehearsal ahead of the parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which will be held on September 3, in Beijing on August 20, 2025. Photo: AFP

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Illustration: Davies Christian Surya
Illustration: Davies Christian Surya
Illustration: Mario Rivera
Illustration: Mario Rivera
Shan Liang has joined the Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation (SMART) as a senior researcher and will head its Institute of Human Immunology. Photo: Handout
Shan Liang has joined the Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation (SMART) as a senior researcher and will head its Institute of Human Immunology. Photo: Handout

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