STEM crisis in China’s universities; preliminary deal struck: 5 weekend reads

South China Morning PostCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMPOctober 27, 2025 at 05:30 AM

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng concluded preliminary talks in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday, ahead of potential discussions between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. In China's higher education sector, outdated STEM courses are reportedly wasting talent due to a mismatch with industry needs. Boeing has appointed an ex-White House adviser who speaks Mandarin to lead its operations in China, where the company operates approximately 1,855 aircraft. These stories highlight key developments across business and diplomacy between China and the US, as well as challenges within Chinese academia.

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