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1. EU envoys mull skipping China military parade over Putin’s attendance: sources

European envoys in Beijing are discussing plans to skip China’s massive military parade next month after considering the attendance of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the possible participation of Russian troops, the Post has learned.

2. What new weapons were on show in Beijing military parade rehearsals?

New hypersonic anti-ship missiles and a road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile system were among a line-up of advanced Chinese weaponry seen on the streets of Beijing over the weekend.

3. Chinese scientists transplant human brain cells to mice, boosting pleasure

The research team grafted the dopamine-producing cells into depression-model mice. Photo: Shutterstock
The research team grafted the dopamine-producing cells into depression-model mice. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese scientists have found a way to turn human stem cells into dopamine-producing brain cells, transplanting them into mice and helping reduce depressive behaviour and boost pleasure.

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