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Chinese police academy researchers have developed a model that can detect illegal crypto transactions with almost 90 per cent accuracy, according to a new study. Photo: AFP
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Chinese police AI algorithm tracks bitcoin money laundering with 90% accuracy

AI framework uses a memory module and large language model to detect pseudonymous cross-border illegal trading practices in crypto crackdown.

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As China’s catch-up era ends, what’s standing in the way of tech innovation?

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China hopes to banish blackouts as quantum tech puts power grid in superposition

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China is making a great leap forward in food production – this time for real

Decades after the Great Leap Forward, science is testing the limits of whether China can ever grow ‘3,000 jin per mu’.

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China’s summer grain harvest this year reached 301 billion jin or about 150 million tonnes, according to the People’s Daily. Photo: Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences
China’s summer grain harvest this year reached 301 billion jin or about 150 million tonnes, according to the People’s Daily. Photo: Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences
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At what cost? The Economist draws backlash over ‘eco-authoritarian’ China label

Article dissecting China’s Yangtze River fishing ban, which saw water quality improvement and threatened species recovery, divides readers.

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Will the global testosterone decline accelerate the shift to robot warfare?

The Pentagon’s push for mandatory hormone testing raises questions about the future of humans on the battlefield.

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Top US science journals more likely to reject paper by Chinese authors: study

Even among American-based scientists, those with Chinese surnames had lower publication rates than those without, team finds.

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Just 2.5 per cent of submissions from China-based researchers were accepted, compared with 8.3 per cent overall for those from North America. Photo: Shutterstock
Just 2.5 per cent of submissions from China-based researchers were accepted, compared with 8.3 per cent overall for those from North America. Photo: Shutterstock
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Triassic fish for lunch? Chinese fossil reveals oldest preserved reptile stomach

Specialised features of preserved 240 million-year-old skeleton suggest water-dwelling archosaurs existed earlier than originally thought.

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China biotech sector fears policy backlash after girl dies in gene-editing trial

Scientist says child’s death reveals ‘serious failures in risk assessment, transparency and institutional oversight’.

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Scalpers snap up local paper after profile on Fields winner Wang Hong goes viral

The Saturday edition of Guangxi Daily was resold at a 7,200 per cent mark-up after featuring the hometown maths superstar.

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Guangxi Daily's cover story chronicled Wang Hong’s life, describing her upbringing and high-flying academic career. Photo: QQ.com/Guangxi Daily
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Chinese satellite imagery analysis challenges US-Iran war claims

Researchers identify damage patterns that reveal vulnerabilities in fixed overseas military installations and operational shortcomings.

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The launch of American and Israeli air strikes against Iran on February 28 triggered an armed conflict that has escalated throughout the region. Photo: EPA
The launch of American and Israeli air strikes against Iran on February 28 triggered an armed conflict that has escalated throughout the region. Photo: EPA
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China’s Great Green Wall; leading cancer expert dies: 7 science highlights

From China’s plans on its Great Green Wall to having babies in space, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

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Top Los Angeles diabetes doctor Shen Yang joins China’s Westlake University

Recognised as a ‘top endocrinologist’ in southern California, Shen will be first US-licensed clinical doctor at the Chinese medical school.

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China’s rare earth reserves could be much larger than reported: leading geologist

But potential resources at massive Bayan Obo mine in Inner Mongolia do not automatically translate into economically recoverable reserves.

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Containing 100 million tonnes of rare earth reserves, the Bayan Obo mine in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region has served as the backbone of China’s rare earth industry for decades. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
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China tests first civilian drone that can fly 24 hours non-stop, fully loaded

The multipurpose UAV is designed to be suitable for missions ranging from sea patrols to delivering emergency supplies in remote areas.

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China’s TP200 UAV is designed for long-endurance, high-altitude operations and boasts a range of 3,000km. Photo: Handout
China’s TP200 UAV is designed for long-endurance, high-altitude operations and boasts a range of 3,000km. Photo: Handout
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China team unearths world’s oldest amber, hidden in ancient Xinjiang coal seam

Ancient plants were capable of producing resin to protect themselves 65 million years earlier than previously thought, study finds.

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Why use rare earths in rubber production? China is engineering stronger tyres

A new facility leverages decades of research to produce high-strength rubber designed to meet requirements of EVs and heavy-duty transport.

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China plans to strengthen Great Green Wall with fastest-growing plant: bamboo

Researchers are working on ways to use the fast-growing plant in the fight against desertification in China’s arid north.

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Researchers have proposed using bamboo as a sand barrier in the north of the country. Photo: Handout
Researchers have proposed using bamboo as a sand barrier in the north of the country. Photo: Handout
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Food security: can drones and BeiDou put an end to ‘paper farming’ in China?

Expert calls for a change in approach after state media report alleged county officials misreported the size of rice fields to meet targets.

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From fungus to fashion: Chinese scientists create sustainable ‘living textiles’

The fabric can clean and repair itself, opening the door to recyclable fashion and biodegradable packaging.

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Chinese scientist faces probe after girl dies ‘after experimental gene therapy’

Shanghai Jiao Tong University says it is investigating after a report alleges the child died after receiving treatment from Qiu Zilong.

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Shanghai’s XInhua Hospital approved the treatment. Photo: Handout
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How Chinese scientists created an alloy that can survive 2,400 degrees Celsius

The tantalum alloy developed at Xian Jiaotong University could be used in aerospace, hypersonic vehicles and nuclear reactors.

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The tantalum alloy’s unique heat resistance and flexibility open up new engineering possibilities in extreme environments. Photo: Getty Images
The tantalum alloy’s unique heat resistance and flexibility open up new engineering possibilities in extreme environments. Photo: Getty Images
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Long before the Silk Road, silkworm cocoons already existed in Uzbekistan

Some 4,000 years ago, ancient people brought the production technique for the precious luxury from China to Central Asia via India.

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Fields Medallists lead new wave of young Chinese scientists in global research

Wang Hong and Deng Yu’s historic Fields Medal win illustrates China’s decades-long investment in scientific talent pipeline, say advocates.

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Super El Nino: is 2026 an ‘extremely destructive’ prelude?

This year’s weather system may rival 1997-98 event but the bigger climate impacts could hit China in 2027, forecaster warns.

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The extreme weather driven by the El Nino has already triggered severe flooding and economic losses across China. Photo: EPA
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