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Peru’s new government did not mention the Chinese-built Chancay megaport, operated by Cosco Shipping, in its first comprehensive policy programme. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

Peru pledges to implement Hong Kong trade deal, but keeps silent on China

Prime Minister Luis Galarreta says country aims to become trade and investment bridge between South America and Asia-Pacific.

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Beijing rejects US tariff report as Mexico plans new China trade curbs

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US pushes China to back its ‘most crushing economic operation’ against Iran

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Science

Chinese stem cell therapy restores heart function in 90% of trial patients

Study finds patients injected with iPSC-derived heart muscle cells outperform control group on cardiac function tests after bypass surgery.

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Patients with severe heart failure may experience shortness of breath after walking just a few steps, the inability to lie flat and sleep at night, and frequent hospital visits. Photo: Shutterstock

Military

Taiwan proposes record US$35b defence budget for 2027 as PLA’s pressure grows

The government is targeting an 18.2 per cent increase in spending, with much of the extra money needed to pay for US weapons.

20 Aug 2026 - 9:03PMvideocam

Diplomacy

Exclusive | Malaysia’s Anwar to visit China next month with an eye on building trade ties

The Malaysian prime minister is expected to attend digital economy expo in Hangzhou and hold talks with Premier Li Qiang, sources say.

20 Aug 2026 - 8:18PMvideocam

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Military

USS Nimitz soldiers on but ‘glory days are over’: CCTV report

The extended service of the world’s longest-serving carrier points to flaws in the US shipbuilding industry, observers say.

20 Aug 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

The USS Nimitz was commissioned in 1975 and has been in service since then. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS

Diplomacy

In Seoul, Wang Yi urges South Korea to chart a neutral path between China and US

Beijing presses Lee Jae Myung’s administration to reject power blocs while Trump’s foreign policy unsettles alliance.

20 Aug 2026 - 8:09PMvideocam

Diplomacy

Chinese green tea is bringing people together in West Africa, 3 cups at a time

From government offices to roadside stalls, tea from China is at the heart of a slow ritual that provides time to talk and socialise.

20 Aug 2026 - 12:00PM

Diplomacy

China’s top diplomat calls on US to change ‘hostile policy’ on North Korea

Wang also says Beijing is committed to playing ‘constructive role’ in peace and stability of peninsula in talks with counterpart in Seoul.

20 Aug 2026 - 7:57PMvideocam

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (left) meets his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, in Seoul on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

Be wary of defence contractors, Chinese study warns, pointing to US system

China should take note of the way profit-seeking players in the United States have undermined its national security, researchers say.

20 Aug 2026 - 9:16AMvideocam

The key to ensuring the health of China’s defence ecosystem is to prevent the formation of “small circles” or entrenched cliques, according to one analyst. Photo: Xinhua

Diplomacy

Chinese national charged with voter fraud during 2024 US presidential election

Yupeng Sun was arrested for allegedly submitting a fraudulent voter registration and ballot, while impersonating a fellow countryman.

20 Aug 2026 - 7:18AM

Diplomacy

Why China will need a ‘more persuasive security offer’ to win over middle powers

American allies caught in the superpower rivalry are trying to reduce dependence on Washington without drifting into Beijing’s orbit.

20 Aug 2026 - 6:00AMvideocam

US

Golden Dome may not fully protect US from Chinese and Russian threats: experts

Experts warn Trump’s missile defence plan could fuel an arms race while leaving the America vulnerable to a large-scale attack.

20 Aug 2026 - 6:18AMvideocam

The Trump administration’s Golden Dome concept is expected to identify incoming projectiles, calculate their trajectories, and deploy interceptor missiles to destroy them mid-flight. Photo: Lockheed Martin

Diplomacy

Fewer anti-Asian hate crimes in US, but immigration crackdowns raise concerns

Advocates say new FBI figures likely represent only ‘tip of the iceberg’ and many suffering abuse decline to report it to authorities.

20 Aug 2026 - 6:16AMvideocam

New Federal Bureau of Investigation data shows a downward trend in anti-Asian hate in the US, but serious concerns remain. Photo: Shutterstock

Science

China’s J-36 fighter jet designers report danger of military AI hallucinations

Content generated by artificial intelligence models can ‘defy basic physics, design principles or operational constraints’.

19 Aug 2026 - 11:35PMvideocam

Diplomacy

China blocks firms from aiding EU’s JD.com probe as regulatory clash deepens

Chinese justice and commerce ministries order the ban in a joint statement condemning ‘undue extraterritorial jurisdiction measures’.

19 Aug 2026 - 9:56PMvideocam

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Politics

Obituary | Zhu Rongji: leading China’s transformation through ‘minefield or abyss’

China’s bold economic tsar who drove sweeping SOE reforms and secured WTO entry has died aged 97.

13 Aug 2026 - 4:34AMvideocam

Then premier Zhu Rongji pictured with president Jiang Zemin in 1999. Photo: Xinhua

Politics

The 11 key achievements of China’s ‘iron premier’ Zhu Rongji – in his own words

As he laid the groundwork for China’s economic transformation, the tough reformer won a reputation for speaking bluntly.

13 Aug 2026 - 5:22PM

China

Video | Remembering Zhu Rongji

Zhu had a major role in reshaping China’s economy, first as vice-premier and then as premier.

13 Aug 2026 - 1:23PM

Diplomacy

Malaysian PM recalls relationship ‘well beyond affairs of state’ with Zhu Rongji

Anwar joined a number of world leaders in paying tribute to the former Chinese premier who played a key role in opening up the economy.

13 Aug 2026 - 8:13PMvideocam

Zhu Rongji pictured in 1996 with Anwar Ibrahim, who remembered the Chinese premier as a “good friend”. Photo: AFP

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Chinese stem cell therapy restores heart function in 90% of trial patients

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Patients with severe heart failure may experience shortness of breath after walking just a few steps, the inability to lie flat and sleep at night, and frequent hospital visits. Photo: Shutterstock

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China’s next-generation stealth fighter is unofficially known as the Chengdu J-36. Photo: X / Rupprecht_A

China joins Musk’s SpaceX with reusable rocket breakthroughs

19 Aug 2026 - 10:07PM

LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 rocket takes off. Photo: CNS Photo via Reuters

Chinese coastguard proposes turning South China Sea isles into robotic fortress

19 Aug 2026 - 10:00AMvideocam

Underwater drones, along with their aerial and surface counterparts, could be used to transform defences in the South China Sea. Photo: Reuters

China becomes first to recover orbital launch rockets with 2 distinct paths

19 Aug 2026 - 8:53PMvideocam

In a global first, leading Chinese commercial rocket company LandSpace has recovered a stainless-steel booster after an orbital launch, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to develop lower-cost, reusable rockets. Photo: CCTV

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Evergrande boss Hui Ka-yan sentenced to life in jail

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Chinese scientists develop ‘smart’ diabetes probiotic

The lab-engineered probiotic, named Gift, can sense high blood sugar and automatically release the glucose-lowering hormone GLP-1

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China’s ‘Superman’ robot said to outpace fastest human

China’s Unitree unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot

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