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Firefighters prepare to deploy drones to survey the quake-affected area in Ruili, in southwest China’s Yunnan province bordering Myanmar, on March 28. Photo: Xinhua
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Myanmar quake strikes China’s belt and road heartland: how bad is it?

Deadly quake prompts worries about Sino-Myanmar pipelines, a strategic overland route for China’s oil and gas imports from the Middle East.

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EV expert Xu Fuguo returns to China after leaving US$30 million project in Japan

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Chiang Kai-shek’s great grandson, Coldplay ticketing mess: 7 highlights

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How US-China collaboration in neutrinos led to breakthroughs and then broke down

Hong Kong-born physicist recalls honeymoon era of collaboration and ‘stroke of luck’ that launched Daya Bay Reactor Neutrino Experiment.

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Illustration: Brian Wang
Illustration: Brian Wang
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2,000 tonnes of gold: China says new technology helped find largest deposits

Discovery of two large gold deposits could help China maintain its pace of gold production and prevent a decline in output.

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Do China and the US need to work together on AI safety? Boao Forum debates

Artificial intelligence experts and business leaders discuss how the world can build effective governance models for all countries.

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China aims to switch on world’s first fusion-fission power plant by 2030

If 100 megawatt hybrid plant is on schedule, it could put China decades ahead of comparable efforts in the rest of the world.

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Xinghuo would be the first major hybrid project in the world designed to deliver real-world power by combining the strengths of both processes. Photo: Shutterstock
Xinghuo would be the first major hybrid project in the world designed to deliver real-world power by combining the strengths of both processes. Photo: Shutterstock
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China finishes deep-sea tests on upgraded Jiaolong submersible

The month-long trial shows that upgrades will allow it to complete more frequent and intensive scientific research missions, state media says.

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Tiny Chinese drone conquers Earth’s deepest point, beyond reach of US Navy

Briefcase-size miniature robot turns extreme pressure into propulsion to traverse Mariana Trench, paving way for future deep-sea exploration.

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China’s deep-sea cable cutter, next-gen drones: 7 science highlights

From China’s powerful deep-sea cable cutter to an AI-run fentanyl detector, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

A new device built by Chinese engineers can cut through undersea communications cables. Photo: Shutterstock
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Why a young AI expert left a promising US academic career for China

Fu Tianfan leaves tenure-track assistant professor position in New York state for new research opportunities, and Nanjing University’s ‘fertile ground’.

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Fu Tianfan, an expert in AI-powered scientific research, will pursue drug discovery and materials development at Nanjing University after spending several years in the United States. Photo: Handout
Fu Tianfan, an expert in AI-powered scientific research, will pursue drug discovery and materials development at Nanjing University after spending several years in the United States. Photo: Handout
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China aims to deploy maglev rocket launch pad by 2028, challenging SpaceX

Advances in rocket acceleration to supersonic speeds before ignition are part of plan to create hub of private rocket manufacture.

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Tumour meltdown in China therapy tests offers hope to late-stage cancer patients

Experimental therapy uses a modified virus to boost immunity and make anti-tumour treatments more effective, according to study.

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China tests a hypersonic afterburner, doubling thrust at Mach 6

Researchers have developed an innovative secondary combustion technique to help China win the global hypersonic race.

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Hypersonic flight has had another boost as Chinese researchers found a way to increase afterburner thrust using magnesium powder. Photo: Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Explainer | What is 6G and why is China racing ahead of US and Europe with the technology?

Sixth-generation wireless communications will change the way we interact with the world but not all countries are embracing it.

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The deployment of 6G technology is expected to redefine how we interact with technology and the world around us. Illustration: Shutterstock
The deployment of 6G technology is expected to redefine how we interact with technology and the world around us. Illustration: Shutterstock
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AI expert Guo-Jun Qi leaves US for China

After a decade in America, a leading computer scientist has returned to China to head a top artificial intelligence lab.

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China moots Himalayan ark project to survive climate ‘tipping point’

As the threat of global climate collapse grows, Beijing is considering a plan to turn the Tibetan Plateau into an agricultural stronghold.

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AI reasoning rivals: Tencent touts new model’s performance over DeepSeek-R1

The tech giant’s latest offering leverages large-scale reinforcement learning, rivalling DeepSeek in top benchmark tests.

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Tencent says its new Hunyuan T1 reasoning AI model rivals DeepSeek-R1 in performance and price. Photo: Reuters
Tencent says its new Hunyuan T1 reasoning AI model rivals DeepSeek-R1 in performance and price. Photo: Reuters
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China unveils a powerful deep-sea cable cutter that could reset the world order

Beijing now has the power to disrupt global communications after scientists revealed a device that can sever undersea cables.

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Star scientist Pan Linfeng picks cutting-edge China post over fading Oxbridge

Scarce jobs and low pay no match for the opportunities offered by Beijing’s aggressive investment in scientific talent.

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China sells deep-sea surveillance robots to mystery Middle East buyer

Sealien Robotics’ sale of cutting-edge subsea system to mystery buyer is latest sign of China’s progress in global undersea tech race.

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Sealien Robotics makes machines that descend thousands of metres into the abyss, such as cable inspectors, pipeline guardians, and offshore energy assistants. Photo: Sealien Robotics
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Chinese satellites seen ‘dogfighting’, Ramadan clash in Malaysia: 7 highlights

From Chinese satellites being seen ‘dogfighting’ to a clash during Ramadan in Malaysia, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

A Shiyan-24C experimental satellite is launched from a sea platform in 2024. The satellite is among those seen “dogfighting in space”, according to the USSF. Photo: Handout
A Shiyan-24C experimental satellite is launched from a sea platform in 2024. The satellite is among those seen “dogfighting in space”, according to the USSF. Photo: Handout
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Chinese team achieves ‘space-to-ground’ breakthrough in quantum satellite link

Researchers used a small, light device and portable ground stations to set a record in communications.

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China’s rare earth dominance could crumble in 10 years, CAS study forecasts

Modelling suggests ‘fundamental shifts’ are under way with Africa, South America, Australia and Greenland emerging as competitors.

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Former US defence researcher Zhan Hanyu joins China’s elite aerospace university

Zhan joins university named on US Entity List because of ties to China’s military after involvement in many American research projects.

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In December, Zhan Hanyu became a full-time professor at the college of automation engineering at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics after studying and working in the US for more than 15 years. Photo: The Paper
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