Boosting China’s economy, downsizing US diplomats: SCMP daily highlights

The United States is reportedly planning to reduce its diplomatic presence in China by up to 10%. This unprecedented downsizing could affect both US diplomats and local employees working in mainland China and Hong Kong, with potential notices being issued as early as Friday.

Meanwhile, a Canadian professor suggests that Canada needs to increase engagement with China to alleviate pressure from the Trump administration. In other news, the US has criticized China's "unsafe and irresponsible" actions during a recent encounter between a Chinese helicopter and a Philippine plane in the South China Sea, reaffirming its commitment to supporting allies in the Indo-Pacific region.

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