‘Perfect Hong Kong girl’ Vivian Kong, China’s commercial jets, Singapore row: 7 highlights

Chinese swimmer Zhang Yufei’s bronze medal in the women’s 100m butterfly has been met with encouragement and cynicism on social media. United States swimmer Torri Huske clinched the gold medal, with compatriot and world-record holder Gretchen Walsh in second place.

The state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) has put two types of civilian jets in the air and two bigger ones on the drawing board after 22 years of work. Comac aims to advance China’s goal of technological self-sufficiency and sell its aircraft overseas. The Shanghai-based manufacturer seeks to compete largely with Airbus and Boeing, because their aircraft have similar specs.

The story of an uncared-for little girl in China who became a different person thanks to the love of her stepmother has melted hearts on mainland social media.