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1. Freed from US jail, top immunologist picked up where he left off – in China
Prominent immunologist Song Guo Zheng has rebuilt his career in Shanghai following his release from a US jail after he was targeted by the now-defunct China Initiative.
2. China’s latest satellite launch is a milestone for its commercial space sector
China’s launch of a cluster of 18 satellites from a new commercial spaceport on the tropical island province of Hainan is a sign that the country’s space industry is ready to enter the global market, analysts said.
3. Why Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt is an unlikely online star in China
As Beijing and Washington lock horns in a bitter trade war, a close aide to US President Donald Trump has gained surprising popularity among internet users in China.
