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Xi-Trump meet ‘a historic moment’, top Belgian neurologist to China: SCMP daily highlights

From Chinese seeking ‘affordable dignity’ dining out to a top Belgian neurologist moving to China, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

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1. Xi-Trump meeting ‘a historic moment’ that will help avoid missteps: Wang Yi

China’s top diplomat has called the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump “a historic moment” that would help reduce misunderstanding and prevent major fluctuations in their countries’ bilateral ties.

2. Trump says he has assurances from Beijing of no attack on Taiwan during his term

US President Donald Trump has said his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping gave him assurances that Beijing would take no action on Taiwan, as long as the Republican leader was in power.

3. Database of younger scientists’ deaths triggers heated debate in China

Two years after returning to her homeland from the United States, where she built a promising academic career, rising oceanography star Dong Sijia died at the age of 33. Photo: Handout
Two years after returning to her homeland from the United States, where she built a promising academic career, rising oceanography star Dong Sijia died at the age of 33. Photo: Handout

A database tracking the deaths of young Chinese scientists has triggered a heated debate amid growing concern about whether there is a disturbing pattern emerging among the academic community.

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