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Donald Trump has made repeated pledges to regain control of the Panama Canal. Photo: TNS

Diplomacy

What does China have to do with Marco Rubio’s trip to Latin America?

The new US secretary of state is departing from recent precedent by not making Asia his first overseas destination.

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China poised to expand AI infrastructure to keep pace with US Stargate project

Thai PM’s AI video aims to calm Chinese tourists’ nerves as bookings dip

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Global Economy

At Davos, Saudi Arabia pitches itself as a new hub for Chinese investment

Saudi minister urges China ‘not to miss opportunities’ to invest in the Gulf state – and exploit its access to different markets.

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Saudi Arabia could become a new export hub for Chinese products. Photo: Xinhua
Saudi Arabia could become a new export hub for Chinese products. Photo: Xinhua

Science

China’s commercial Mach-4 drone tipped to make first flight next year

‘The era of supersonic passenger flights is now on the horizon,’ says chief engineer, as hypersonic tech trickles down to commercial sector.

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Politics

Former Tibet chairman Qizhala is snared in corruption crackdown

The probe by China’s top anti-corruption body has already led to the downfall of the region’s former Communist Party chief and other senior officials.

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Politics

China’s anti-spy agency urges travellers to guard state secrets during holiday

As Lunar New Year approaches, anti-espionage authority warns Chinese tourists that foreign agents could try to steal sensitive data.

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China’s outbound travel has rebounded substantially in the last two years from the low levels during the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: EPA-EFE
China’s outbound travel has rebounded substantially in the last two years from the low levels during the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: EPA-EFE

Diplomacy

Chinese tests on water near Fukushima plant show no impact on marine life

Analysis of samples collected after controversial radioactive discharges fuels hopes that Beijing could ease ban on Japanese seafood.

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Science

Chinese scientist to chair international nuclear standards committee

Xiao Chen will take the helm at the International Electrotechnical Commission committee for nuclear instrumentation.

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China

High-level EU-China talks to resume as diplomats prepare to meet in Munich

Kaja Kallas, who recently assumed the EU’s top diplomatic post, and Wang Yi will sit down next month.

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Kaja Kallas of Estonia became the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy in December. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

Rubio backs Manila, condemns Beijing’s ‘dangerous’ actions in South China Sea

The US secretary of state opens his term by reaffirming Washington’s commitment to the Philippines and other regional allies.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) and Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo. Photo composite: AFP / AP
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) and Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo. Photo composite: AFP / AP

Military

Pentagon appointments suggest Trump scepticism about Ukraine and Taiwan impact

Several new Defence Department officials have disputed contention that supporting Ukraine’s defence could deter Beijing’s plans for Taiwan.

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Russia & Central Asia

China condemns killing of national in Afghanistan attack claimed by Isis

Islamic State said it targeted a vehicle carrying the Chinese citizen, which led to his death.

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Science

Prominent computer scientist Chen Jing leaves US to teach in China

Specialist in computational economics brings ‘dual perspective’ after returning to Beijing’s Tsinghua University as a professor.

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Computer scientist Chen Jing says she wants to train younger researchers in computational economics, equipping them to identify and solve real-world societal problems. Photo: Tsinghua University

Military

The PLA is building a fleet of barges with Taiwan in mind, analysts say

New vessels – which have extendable ramps – could be part of strategy to boost amphibious capabilities by allowing for faster landings.

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The PLA has been strengthening its amphibious fleet, which includes the Type 075 assault ship. Photo: Eugene Lee
The PLA has been strengthening its amphibious fleet, which includes the Type 075 assault ship. Photo: Eugene Lee

Diplomacy

China keen to engage as Gaza war halts, but will US-Israel ties hinder efforts?

Top Chinese envoy’s trips to Israel and Palestine signal Beijing’s desire to play Middle East role, but it may face obstacles, analysts say.

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Politics

Number of internal probes into China’s corruption busters halved last year

Despite the fall, the effort to root out ‘bad apples’ in the inspection body remained at a ‘high intensity’.

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China Economy

Open Questions | Economist Huang Yiping on Trump trade war 2.0 and China’s stimulus ‘U-turn’

Huang Yiping of Peking University talks the re-election of Donald Trump and why China needs its own Marshall Plan.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Tech War

China’s chip industry braces for another 4 years under Trump

Chinese semiconductor firms are ramping up purchases of foreign chipmaking equipment and looking to forge new alliances.

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Diplomacy

How could a hawkish Donald Trump White House team shape US-China ties?

Amid rumours about possible cabinet picks, from Elon Musk to Mike Pompeo, experts say China hardliners could risk ‘fierce confrontation’.

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Diplomacy

China, US officials set to talk climate change amid fears over Trump’s policies

Ahead of Cop 29 in Azerbaijan, policymakers fret that the once and future president could stall efforts to cut greenhouse-gas emissions.

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Climate activists project a message onto Tower Bridge in London, England, bearing a silhouette of US President-elect Donald Trump ahead of climate talks in the British capital on November 7, 2024. Photo: Reuters
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LATEST China Science NEWS

China’s commercial Mach-4 drone tipped to make first flight next year

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Sichuan Lingkong Tianxing Technology unveils a model of its Cuantianhou UAV in Chengdu on Monday. Photo: Handout

Chinese scientist to chair international nuclear standards committee

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Xiao Chen has 20 years of experience in nuclear safety. Photo: Handout

Prominent computer scientist Chen Jing leaves US to teach in China

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Computer scientist Chen Jing says she wants to train younger researchers in computational economics, equipping them to identify and solve real-world societal problems. Photo: Tsinghua University

China’s submarine-launched drones can do more than the US military thinks

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The US is considering launching drones from submarines, but China has already developed the technology to do it better. Photo: Handout

Chinese scientists chasing ‘artificial sun’ set new world record

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Chinese researchers at the EAST nuclear fusion test facility were able to maintain super-heated plasma for more than 17 minutes, surpassing the previous record of 403 seconds, which was also set by EAST in 2023. Photo: Xinhua
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OPINION
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Opinion | Defying the US, China expands green energy ties in Middle East

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