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    Beijing aids gold’s record run, kidney transplant first: SCMP daily highlights

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    1. Pentagon nominee hints at Aukus changes, says Taiwan should ‘pay its way’
    The Aukus defence technology-sharing pact between the US, Britain and Australia could be made more “sustainable”, according to the Donald Trump administration’s pick as its next assistant defence secretary for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs.
    2. China’s central bank aids gold’s record-setting run with 11-month buying streak
    Even after a record-setting run, the price of gold appears poised for further gains, as China’s central bank extended its buying streak to an 11th straight month and demand for the safe-haven asset continues to grow amid an ongoing US government shutdown.
    3. China braces for record travel peak on final day of ‘golden week’

    China’s transport system braced for a massive travel surge on Wednesday as millions of people returned to work at the end of the annual “super golden week” holiday, one of the busiest times of the year.
    4. As fourth plenum looms, China braces for a major Central Committee shake-up
    The fourth plenum of China’s ruling Communist Party taking place this month will be closely watched for potential reshuffles, with at least nine members of its top policymaking Central Committee set to be replaced.
    5. Kidney transplant after blood type conversion may improve access to organs

    Scientists from China and Canada have successfully transplanted a human kidney after the organ’s blood type was converted from type A to the universal type O using special enzymes for the first time.
    6. Chinese military announces Malaysia drill as Japan-Philippines exercise starts
    The People’s Liberation Army said on Wednesday it would carry out a joint drill with Malaysia around the South China Sea next week, announcing the manoeuvres a day after the Philippine and Japanese air forces began a joint exercise over the disputed waters.
    7. 800 trekkers and aides rescued after being stranded by Everest blizzard

    Hundreds of trekkers who were stranded on the eastern slope of Mount Everest after heavy snowfalls have been evacuated, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.