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China’s canal to Southeast Asia, Nipah virus raises concerns: SCMP’s 7 highlights

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMPJanuary 30, 2026 at 05:34 AM
China’s canal to Southeast Asia, Nipah virus raises concerns: SCMP’s 7 highlights
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This week's news from the South China Morning Post highlights several key developments. China is nearing completion of the Pinglu Canal, a $10.4 billion project designed to enhance trade links with Southeast Asia. Concerns are rising in China over a Nipah virus outbreak in India, particularly with increased travel expected for the upcoming Lunar New Year. A Chinese research team alleges that a near-miss between a Chinese satellite and a Starlink satellite prompted SpaceX to move over 4,000 of its satellites to a lower orbit. These events are drawing attention across Hong Kong, mainland China, and the wider Asian region.

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Key Player Opposition Context
West Bengal 40% SpaceX ×350% Starlink ×250% Nipah virus ×260% India ×260% Pinglu Canal 70% Southeast Asia ×280% China ×590%

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china 90% southeast asia 80% canal 70% nipah virus 70% trade links 60% starlink 60% satellite 60% lunar new year 50% india 50%

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South China Morning Post
Political Lean
Center-Right (0.50)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
90%
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China

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