Xi Jinping’s Economic Push, Hong Kong’s Ascent & China’s ICBM Test: SCMP’s Key Highlights

Xi Jinping's economic call to arms, Hong Kong outshines Singapore: 7 key takeaways from SCMP's reporting

Xi's surprise address at a Politburo meeting and Hong Kong's return to prominence are among a few noteworthy points from recent SCMP coverage.

1. '3 exceptions': Xi's economic battle cry from China seeks to soothe worried administrators

In a surprise Politburo assembly, President Xi Jinping has made a passionate plea to aid the private sector and galvanize officials nationwide to focus on rejuvenating the economy.

2. Hong Kong surpasses Singapore as Asia's leading financial center: research

For the first time in two years, Hong Kong has surpassed Singapore to become Asia's leading financial hub, as per the most recent semi-annual Global Financial Centres Index published on Tuesday.

3. China conducts ICBM trial capable of hitting the US mainland by launching into the Pacific Ocean

The People's Liberation Army initiated their inaugural known intercontinental ballistic missile test in over four decades on Wednesday morning. They dispatched an ICBM into the Pacific Ocean, as reported by the Chinese defense ministry.