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Strong, sweet green tea is served in three rounds during the ataya ritual. Photo: Shutterstock

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.

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

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

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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.

Voters cast their votes during voting in the US presidential election at a polling station in Detroit, Michigan, on November 3, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Voters cast their votes during voting in the US presidential election at a polling station in Detroit, Michigan, on November 3, 2024. Photo: Reuters

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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’.

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Military

Taiwan’s own satellite launcher fails first test, triggers missile panic

Pingtung county government demands explanation after off-course rocket alarms villagers before crashing in remote area.

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The rocket veers off course after launching from a missile testing base operated by Taiwan’s top weapons developer, in southern Pingtung county early on Wednesday. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

China to build monitoring station near disputed Scarborough Shoal

Beijing’s ecological initiatives around the South China Sea flashpoint have been a growing source of tension with Manila and Washington.

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Scarborough Shoal, a contested South China Sea hotspot, has been declared a “national nature reserve” by Beijing. Photo: Xinhua
Scarborough Shoal, a contested South China Sea hotspot, has been declared a “national nature reserve” by Beijing. Photo: Xinhua

Diplomacy

Exclusive | As Xi’s US visit approaches, basic details of planned AI talks remain uncertain

Questions remain over which US agencies will take the lead, whether private firms will join and what will be on the agenda.

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Science

China joins Musk’s SpaceX with reusable rocket breakthroughs

LandSpace’s success in landing a rocket, following CASC’s achievement last month, may help launch space missions more cheaply and more frequently.

Military

Is South China Sea warship breakdown a sign US is ‘taxing reserve capacity’?

After USS Benfold lost power for four days last month, analysts say prolonged operations in the Middle East could be taking a toll.

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The USS Benfold was adrift without power in the South China for four days in July. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

Mongolia apologises after China raises security fear over protesters at oil camp

Beijing’s embassy demands stronger protections for personnel following camp raid at Kherlen Tohoi oil block.

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China has complained that Mongolian protesters went to the Kherlen Tohoi XXVIII oil exploration area on August 14 and tried to halt exploration work. A Mongolian official has apologised to China. Photo: QQ.com
China has complained that Mongolian protesters went to the Kherlen Tohoi XXVIII oil exploration area on August 14 and tried to halt exploration work. A Mongolian official has apologised to China. Photo: QQ.com

Diplomacy

Chinese national Jianfei Lu sentenced to 15 years in US$92m drug money scheme

The 31-year-old previously pleaded guilty to role in laundering illicit funds for outfit with ties to Mexican cartels.

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Science

Chinese coastguard proposes turning South China Sea isles into robotic fortress

Paper details autonomous defence system of air, sea and underwater drones to counter growing threat of uncrewed swarm attacks.

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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.

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

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Video | Remembering Zhu Rongji

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

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.

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

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

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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

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

Chinese coastguard proposes turning South China Sea isles into robotic fortress

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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

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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

Chinese doctors get double-thigh amputee to walk again in world first

The double-thigh replantation is a global first, according to the Jiangsu Trauma and Treatment Association – a local hospital network. Photo: Shutterstock
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OPINION
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