news Scmp World 2026-07-17

Chinese Scientist's Sodium Battery Breakthrough and Other Top Asia News Highlights

A breakthrough in sodium battery technology by Chinese scientist Lu Yaxiang is among SCMP's top seven news highlights. The selection also includes regional and international stories, such as a petition to remove Argentina.

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