let's move on and talk about the south china morning post. this is a great story.ture reminds me of that film out at the moment, ant man and the wasp. it looks like a flying drone. at the moment, ant man and the wasp. it looks like a flying dronem at the moment, ant man and the wasp. it looks like a flying drone. it is actually based on a drone. it is called the flying scooter. this guy lives in china. he has always had this dream to fly, as a young child. and so he sold his apartment to get the money to make the prototype, and what you see here is the prototype. so he believes that in the future people will want a flying scooter. it is based on a drone, that is the interesting thing. so it also the way drones have gone, and the growth of the use of drones. he is expecting that within the next set of prototypes you will hopefully be making can fly up to two hours. this went can only fly for about 30 minutes. and the picture is quite deceiving, because it shows him flying through the clouds but at the moment it can only go up to 15 metres. can you explain to me why?

and finally — the south china morning post with something you probably won't see at a military paradeo a reality. so let's begin.

to the south china morning post now and the paper leads with a study carried out on the hong kong metrooss the network and how they vary depending on the time of day. british tabloid the daily mirror claims an exclusive. it says amazon has declared its lowest corporation tax in five years in the uk — despite soaring sales. and we'll explain their other main story — how a scottish couple had their winning lottery ticket ripped up in front of them. and finally, the sun — appropriately named there — looks at the heatwave hitting europe. so let's begin. stephanie hare's back with me to look through those stories. uk interest rates. you had been expecting them. why are they doing this and what it tells us about the economy? it is interesting. what we are looking at here is a battle to chain inflation. we wanted easy money after the financial global crisis and the question was how to stimulate growth. unemployment remains at low in a lot of countries so they can tighten interest rates. this is a potentially risky strategy. a lot of people are underemployed, working part—time, maybe not making

the south china morning post features a story on how china is cashing in on the money printing businessset by the government. and finally to the japan times, which features the official engagement of princess ayako to commoner kei moriya, which you told you about a little earlier. the paper says the couple took part in a traditional ceremony in tokyo, where gifts including sake and sea bream were exchanged ahead of the wedding on october 29th. now, what stories are sparking discussions online? we are going to stay with that wedding theme. most brides probably picture their wedding day as bright and sunny. but that's not always how it turns out. spare a thought for this bride in the philippines. oh dear! 24—year—old jobel delos angeles struggling up the aisle in a flooded church near manila. tropical storm yagi combined with monsoon rains made it a very wet wedding. this facebook video has been shared thousands of times as the couple grin and bear the extremely damp conditions. still smiles as the groom wore flip—flops at the altar. the people of the south indian state of kerala are big

the south china morning post reports that hong kong's railway operator has overhauled its top management at the city's most expensive railway project. the china daily looks at our lead story. the earthquake in the tourist hotspot lombok, indonesia. it shows a foreign tourist being carried two days after the area was struck and has killed over 100 poeople. now, what stories are sparking discussions online? people in southern india are mourning the veteran politician, muthuvel karunanidhi, who has died at the age of 94. he served as chief minister in the state of tamil nadu five times between 1969 and 2011. he also campaigned against the caste system. tensions have been rising as thousands of mourners joined demonstrations to demand a prime beach—side burial site in chennai for the late dmk party leader. some protesters clashed with police officers and a security alert has been put in place across the state. a decade has passed since the stunning showpiece of the 2008 beijing olympics. at the time, china was hailed for staging an incredible show for the entire world to enjoy. the impressiv

chinese internet surfers use non mobile devices to go online and they're all using phones the south china morning post found in their china internet report that there are three times as many mobile based internet users in china as in the united states over five hundred sixty million chinese now use their mobile devices to make payments according to c.c. and i see that's twelve times the number of consumers who regularly pavia mobile in the united states. german auto parts maker continental a.g. has issued a profit warning serving notice that they expect tariffs and slowing demand in europe and china to darken the economic outlook for twenty eight team continental stock fell more than thirteen percent on the news marking the worst single day for continental shares since two thousand and nine continentals warning and the reasoning behind it convince some investors to sell stock in other auto parts makers such as goodyear bill layo perelli and michelin sending shares lower on carmaker stock prices which waned in trading continental also pointed to twenty billion euros about twenty three point seven billi

chinese internet surfers use nine mobile devices to go online and they're all using phones the south china morning post found in their china internet report that there are three times as many mobile based internet users in china as in the united states over five hundred sixty million chinese now use their mobile devices to make payments according to c.c. and i see that's twelve times the number of consumers. who regularly paved the mobile in the united states. german auto parts maker continental eiji has issued a profit warning serving notice that they expect tariffs and slowing demand in europe and china to darken the economic outlook for twenty eight team continental stock fell more than thirteen percent on the news marking the worst single day for continental shares since two thousand and nine continentals warning and the reasoning behind it convince some investors to sell stock in other auto parts makers such as goodyear bill layo perelli and michelin sending shares lower on carmaker stock prices which waned in trading continental also pointed to twenty billion euros about twenty three point seven

the "south china morning post" says a pentagon report claims chinese bombers are training to strike u.sfic. the annual report released to congress yesterday says china has rapidly expanded its over-water bomber operation areas. it is likely training for strikes against u.s. and allied military bases in the western pacific ocean including guam. >>> "business insider" reports a tesla whistle-blower says the tesla electric car security team is staffed with former members of a notorious group from uber that allegedly spies. they filed a whistle-blower tip with the s.e.c. he claims the new head of security led a team of former cia case officers at uber. at tesla, they allegedly spied on employees' cellphone conversations and hushed up a drug trafficking investigation. >>> the albuquerque general reports new mexico medical investigators confirm the remains of a child found at a makeshift compound are from the missing boy from georgia. the body was found of abdul-gh- was found in a nearby tunnel. the father and four other adults were arrested at the compound on suspicion of child abuse. author

one of the main stories in the south china morning post's business section is about plans to expand them, ping an good doctor, as demand for medical tourism continues to grow. the japan times features a report about the support among many companies to loosen the immigration system in order to deal with the severe labour shortage there. most in favour of the idea say they'd prefer skilled workers over unskilled labourers. and in the philippine daily inquirer, liza maza has resigned from her position as the national anti—poverty commission secretary. ms maza said she's lost hope that the duterte administration can deliver genuine socioeconomic and political reforms, after it ended peace talks with communist insurgents. if you buy a bottle of wine in france over the coming months, you might find it carries more prominant warnings, discouraging alcohol consumption among pregnant women and underage drinkers. critics fear the measures could damage what they describe as "the soul of france". but with similar warnings on cigarette packets and sugary foods, does the approach work? earlier, i ask

the south china morning post picks up on a story we mentioned earlier, the warning from beijing that us with new tariffs. it also refers to an editorial by chinese state media which insists the country could weather any storms ahead. the gulf news looks at the impact climate change has had across the world. they feature this image of the dried—up river bed of the rhine in germany, caused by the ongoing heatwave. and the japan times reports that the president of japan's amateur boxing federation has resigned, it follows multiple allegations of misconduct, including pressuring referees to fix matches. that brings you up to date with some of the papers. now, babita what stories are sparking discussions online? yes, sharanjit. airbnb has got into a bit of bother in china. the holiday rental website has scrapped a contest offering people the chance to spend a night at a section of the great wall of china. critics condemned it as a publicity stunt that could have led to the ancient monument being damaged. according to chinese media, airbnb never received approval from local authorities to

the south china morning post covers the return of a fugitive hedge fund manager who allegedly pocketed down on behaviour that could unsettle the markets. and in the international edition of the new york times is a piece on the lack of provisions for orphans of the so—called islamic state in iraq. it says that the iraqi state is struggling to look after them. there are thought to be 13,000 orphans in mosul alone. and those are the papers. scientists say they've made a significant step towards an effective treatment for duchenne muscular dystrophy, a muscle—wasting disorcer which mainly affects young boys. they've used a technique known as gene editing, to correct dna errors in a small group of dogs with the disorder. our medical correspondent, fergus walsh, has the story. part beagle, part king charles spaniel, these young dogs all have duchenne muscular dystrophy. the condition mostly affects males in both dogs and humans, and it gets progressively worse as they age. now look at the contrast with these females, who carry the faulty gene but are unaffected. the dogs are part of a ground

the south china morning post reports on the ongoing trade war between china and america. officials is being sent to the us later this month, but analysts think the chances of a major breakthrough are slim. india's business standard newspaper has a photo of former prime minister atal bihari vajpayee, who's died at the age of 93. the paper describes him as a beloved leader and extraordinary orator. and the international edition of the new york times looks at the political challenges facing imran khan who's due to be sworn in as pakistani prime minister on saturday. they include a balance of payments crisis, and how to establish security, with terrorism an ongoing problem. those other papers. about 600 people in the italian city of genoa, living near a bridge which collapsed two days ago, have been moved from their homes because of safety fears. 38 people are known to have died, and officials believe up to 20 could still be buried under the motorway viaduct. they say the chances of finding survivors are slim. james reynolds has more. in genoa, a single terrifying moment is n

the south china morning post leads with president xijinping, calling for communist party in charge ofhe party core. the paper says beijing is making the move in the face of an escalating trade war with the us. and, the new york times looks at donald trump's problems. it has analysis of the court cases involving paul manafort and michael cohen, with speculation the president could face impeachment. let's get more now on our top story the political fallout in the us from the two court cases involving president trump's former advisors. earlier i spoke to our correspondent in washington, david willis, about his thoughts on what may be next. i think it all comes down to one man, and michael cohen, who for more than a decade was donald trump's fixer, and that the man who says he would take it bullet for the president is singing like a canary. he says he will give evidence if necessary to special counsel robert mueller‘s investigation into alleged russian collusion in the 2016 election. he has also been subpoenaed in a case against the trump foundation, a charitable organisation that is accu

the south china morning post reports on a government crackdown on celebrities allegedly avoiding taxce has been put in place to tackle the activities of some of the country's highest paid celebrities, who are involved in offshore currency transfers. the new york times has a feature on russian president vladimir putin's struggles in the face of western sanctions. the paper notes the declining value of the russian ruble and mr putin's waning popularity. and finally to the japan times, which reports on an uproar over the installation of a statue of a child wearing a protective suit at fukushima station. the paper says that local residents believe that the statue gives visitors the false impression that people still need to take precautions after the 2011 nuclear crisis. which stories are sparking discussion online? a video has gone viral showing the damage one builder has caused in hertfordshire, outside of london. the builder used a mechanical digger to attack these brand new retirement homes in what he told the court was a dispute over pay. the damage is reported to have cost millions

the south china morning post reports that police in beijing have blocked a protest over a crackdown onrs who lost their savings to the country's peer to peer lending industry were stopped from protesting by uniformed officers. 0n the front page of the international edition of the new york times, there is a story about the internet in china. sites such as google and facebook are blocked in the country and the paper says china is now exporting its model of a censored internet to other countries including ethiopia, tanzania and vietnam. now, babita, what stories are sparking discussions online? you've got a story about a cuddly character everyone loves sparking discussions? disney's new winnie the pooh film christopher robin is stirring up debate in china where film authorities have denied a release for the new movie without an apparent reason. but it's widely rumoured to be part of a nationwide clampdown on references to the children's character. chinese authorities have been blocking images of pooh on social media since last year after chinese leader xi jinping was compared to the bear

the south china morning posts leads on hongkongers working and living in mainland china who will havehreat to national sovereignty and security. the paper says lawmakers have raised questions about whether this can be done if no laws have been broken. and the gulf times reports on the beginning of the hajj rituals. it says the five—day pilgrimage has become increasingly tech—savvy with apps now helping people to navigate islam's holiest site. yet again, the indonesian island of lombok has been hit by a series of earthquakes. the latest had a magnitude of 6.9. it was felt in the east of the island, triggering landslides and sending people fleeing into the streets. the new tremors come just two weeks after an earthquake killed more than a70 people and destroyed tens of thousands of homes. richard galpin reports. once again, people in lombok run for their lives as another series of powerful earthquakes hits the island. the fear palpable. one of the tremors measuring 6.9, the same as the quake which killed more than 400 people here earlier this month. for those living near the hills, anot

the south china morning post looks at the long—delayed and over—budget high—speed train service fromtransport authorities have promised it will be profitable as soon as it starts next month. the new york times features the story of a pharmacist in north—west china who disappeared to spare his parents the cost of cancer treatment. his father's quest to find him has captivated china, and highlighted the plight of millions who can't afford medical treatment. and the japan times reports on how tokyo's international airport is hiring more english—speaking foreign staff amid a tourism boom as the country seeks to attract millions more visitors ahead of hosting the 2020 olympics. and those are the papers. the british government has told companies trading with the european union that they should start preparing for new customs checks, in the first instalment of its advice on mitigating the consequences of a no—deal brexit. it's warned that credit card payments for eu products would cost more, and british citizens living abroad could have restricted access to bank accounts and pensions. the b

the south china morning post leads with president xijinping calling for communist party in charge ofaround the party core. the paper says beijing is making the move in the face of an escalating trade war with the us. and the new york times looks at donald trump's problems. it has analysis of the court cases involving paul manafort and michael cohen, with speculation the president could face impeachment. and those are the papers. let's get more now on our top story the political fallout in the us from the two court cases involving president trump's former advisors. joining me now from washington is our north america correspondent, david willis. so, david, isuppose so, david, i suppose everyone is thinking now what happens next, what are donald trump's options, when we talk about the words, as we have seen talk about the words, as we have seenin talk about the words, as we have seen in the paper review, of impeachment? absolutely, babita, and it comes down to one man, michael cullen. for more than a decade he was donald trump's fixer and now the man who said he would take a bullet for

the south china morning post leads on hong kongers working and living in mainland china who will havehey pose a threat to national sovereignty and security. the paper says lawmakers have raised questions about whether this can be done if no laws have been broken. and the gulf times reports on the beginning of the hajj rituals. it says the five—day pilgrimage has become increasingly tech—savvy, with apps now helping people to navigate islam's holiest site. now, what stories are sparking discussions online? are these almost too real to eat? ice cream that has been moulded into the shape of puppies is being sold at a restaurant in taiwan. available in a variety of flavours, the ice cream is then decorated with chocolate sauce to create these all—too—lifelike features. it takes around five hours to make each ice cream pup. letters his head... 0ops. —— there goes his head. within the next couple of hours, north korea is to host a temporary reunion of families separated by the korean war. it is the first time this has happened in almost three years. from monday, a total of 93 people from th

south china morning post, china daily, the english language papers over there, there's a lot of talkbout the economy. a lot of talk about the xhurnt currency, but not a lot of talk that the stock market is down 20% in six months. is that the big warning signal that maybe not enough people are paying attention to? >> yes if you look at the shanghai composite, you're talking about a trend line going back to the '90s fx that 0s that about to bn they have central bankers, too these i goes are doing 6.6, 6.7% gdp, but the central bank has had to come up with emergency transfusions for the economy in the last three months. so why, if you're growing at 6.7%, why are you doing emergency financial conditions >> they put together 1$199 billion what they call a war chest to combat the ptariffs. here's a headline, no end to the yuan slide against u.s. dollar as trade war bites the currency market is the big one to watch right now, is it not? >> we have an index of our 21 lehman systemic risk indicators we've been working on since 2010, one of the major components is the yuan, it's a $12 trillion

alibaba famously purchased the south china morning post, a newspaper that was sometimes critical of beijing most likely to help curry favor with beijing. so i think risk factors that rarely get discussed for chinese companies but are very important are what is j.d.'s top leadership's ramona: with the party -- relationship with the party. we saw that from tencent and the banning of this profitable video game. it's unlikely chinese regulators thought, oh, gosh, a lot of people are complain being this, therefore let's pull this profitable game. much more likely it's a sign or signal to tencent to make sure it stays in line with what the communist party's goals are for the company and for china. selina: how much of tencent's struggles do you attribute to these regulatory concerns or do you think there are actual issues with their core business? >> i think a worry about this is that tencent before it built the hugely popular wii chat was a gaming company. and if they are not able to figure out how to license the very successful game and make it work in china, the game had, i think, a million pre

china's post office released a year of the monkey stamp showing two baby baboons kissing their monkey mama just days after chinese parentsing officially have two babies of their own. and the south china morningld policy went into effect that year of the monkey stamp featured just one solitary. t local governments have begun experimenting with indirect ways to boost fertility, such as subsidies for newlyweds, but it seems chinese leaders are realizing there's only one good way to actually raise birthrates, the old-fashioned way. the correct answer is, b, only 19.7% of american students from kindergarten through high school are learning a foreign language according to the american councils for international education. foreign language classes are required to graduate in only 11 states, including new jersey, which has the highest rate of foreign language enrollment at 51%. as the pugh research center points out, even that is far less than the last place european country belgium with 64% of students taking another language. across the european continent, the median of people taking a foreign language is a staggering 92%. and in these seven countries, a full 100% of students are learning a foreig

the south china morning post, read one more for you here, tributes for john mccain, u.s.litical maverick. dead at 81. so his influence and what america meant to the world is certainly potentially much larger than what people might remember. >> absolutely. and his standing and name recognition and his influence and his moral authority was much, much larger than, you know, would normally be the case for just one member of the united states senate. he was a presence on the international stage. he was a presence for good things and for the right things and for freedom and for decency. and for human rights. this is certainly the case with regards to russia. i have no doubt that once this regime, the putin regime is gone and the cloud of the propaganda recedes, a lot of russian people will remember senator mccain with as much fondness as americans are today. >> vladimir, thank you so much for taking the time to remember senator john mccain. have a very good weekend. that is it for this hour. up next now, we continue with the breaking news stories and other stories of the day. >

me make a second point, stu, if you look around the newspapers this morning and yesterday, i'm particularly keen on the south china postause they are right there, chinese economy is flipping across the board, that's one reason their currency is falling, it's not the only one people are taking money out of china, they are trying to pump up the money supply again, they are not in good economic shape so once, again, i will say they better not underestimate the determination of president trump to follow through on these level playing field trade reforms that are essential. stuart: are you saying the that president trump will not blink, he will not back off but maybe china will? >> well, i don't know about the maybe china will, i'm not privy to chinese communist party, they haven't invited me yet, but i will tell you this, i am privy to what president trump is thinking and he will stand stuff, other presidents have raised this issue of china illegal and unfair trading and so forth, this president is the only one to follow through and stay with it as he must to protect the united states not only economic security and workfor

chinese internet surfers use non mobile devices to go online they're all using phones the south china morning post found in their china internet report that there are three times as many mobile based internet users in china as in the united states over five hundred sixty million chinese now use their mobile devices to make payments according to see c.n. i see that's twelve times the number of consumers who regularly paved the mobile in the united states. german auto parts maker continental eiji has issued a profit warning serving notice that they expect tariffs and slowing demand in europe and china to darken the economic outlook for twenty eight team continental stock fell more than thirteen percent on the news marking the worst single day for cottonelle shares since two thousand and nine continentals warning and the reasoning behind it convince some investors to sell stock in other auto parts makers such as goodyear bill layo perelli and michelin sending shares lower on carmaker stock prices which waned in trading continental also pointed to twenty billion euros about twenty three point seven bi