‘Science fiction’ in South China Sea, Singapore’s deadly feuds: 5 weekend reads

SCMP | Oct. 13, 2025, midnight | Original
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The eastern town of Tampines, Singapore. More than 80 per cent of Singapore’s population lives in public housing flats. Photo: Kolette Lim

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The Chinese system can precisely replicate the characteristics of enemy radar frequency bands to generate highly realistic false target signals, according to a report in the September issue of Ordnance Industry Science Technology. Photo: Shutterstock
The Chinese system can precisely replicate the characteristics of enemy radar frequency bands to generate highly realistic false target signals, according to a report in the September issue of Ordnance Industry Science Technology. Photo: Shutterstock
The University of Hong Kong admitted the most non-local students in the last academic year. Photo: Karma Lo
The University of Hong Kong admitted the most non-local students in the last academic year. Photo: Karma Lo
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

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