China’s ‘smart’ diabetes probiotics; life sentence for Hui Ka-yan: SCMP’s 7 highlights
This roundup covers major news from China, including the sentencing of Evergrande's founder to life in prison and advancements in reusable rocket technology. It also touches on international relations and social issues like diabetes research and pet safety.
Why it matters
These stories represent significant shifts in China's corporate, scientific, and geopolitical landscape, impacting both domestic stability and international perceptions.
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. Chinese team aims to put ‘smart’ diabetes probiotic on US shelves within 2 years
Chinese researchers have engineered a probiotic that could make diabetes care as simple as drinking a cup of yoghurt or swallowing a capsule.
2. Saga of China Evergrande founder Hui Ka-yan ends with life sentence
A court in Shenzhen has sentenced China Evergrande Group founder and former chairman Hui Ka-yan to life imprisonment for “multiple combined crimes”, confiscating all of Hui’s personal property.
3. Claims Hegseth close to exit raise questions over future US-China defence ties
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