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“If China goes net zero, it is the only country that makes a difference to everyone around the planet,” climate scientist Benjamin Horton said. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Why this earth scientist sees China as ‘the great hope’ for climate research

Benjamin Horton, the new dean of CityU’s energy and environment school, points to funding, advances in green tech and government support.

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Europe’s blind-box toy obsession, concert economy in China: 5 weekend reads

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Japanese archaeologist’s appointment at Sichuan University draws online ire

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Chinese firm launches ‘unhackable’ quantum cryptography system

China Telecom says its network has proved its worth with a 1,000km quantum-encrypted phone call.

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The cryptography system integrates two key technologies. Photo: Shutterstock Images
The cryptography system integrates two key technologies. Photo: Shutterstock Images
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Nobel physicist Giorgio Parisi takes up complexity sciences post in China

The Italian researcher will be based at Beihang University’s Hangzhou campus in Zhejiang province.

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Chinese gyroscope may make navigation more stable for aircraft, ships, oil rigs

The device – which uses hollow optical fibres – achieved ‘world record measurement accuracy’, according to researchers that developed it.

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New strain of bacteria found on China’s Tiangong space station

The microbe developed in a cabin and its discovery could have important implications for the future of space travel.

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The microbe was collected during the Shenzhou-15 mission. Photo: CCTV
The microbe was collected during the Shenzhou-15 mission. Photo: CCTV
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China’s plasma drive can nearly double high-altitude drone efficiency: study

Tests by Chinese scientists show that plasma excitation tech can boost performance of high-altitude drones, allowing them to fly longer.

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The Chinese chemists turning science into fortunes

Chinese chemistry professor Fan Daidi has synthesised collagen into a commercial success.

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Chinese scientists seek to turn old rocket artillery into precise plane-killer

Technological upgrades to make rocket artillery capable of striking aerial targets may rewrite the rules of warfare.

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China’s defence university scientists test the Sky Star-2 ground-to-air rocket artillery in August 2022. Credit: National University of Defence Technology
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Senior US Democrat slams ‘horrible’ reversal of AI rule as helping China

Trump administration’s move to rescind Biden-era prohibitions said to enable Saudi Arabia, UAE to make advanced chips ‘available’ to Beijing.

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US congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, an Illinois Democrat, is the ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. Photo: Reuters
US congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, an Illinois Democrat, is the ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. Photo: Reuters
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Genes whisper ancient tales of longest human migration out of Asia

DNA analysis helps researchers unlock mysteries of indigenous groups who crossed prehistoric land bridge to western hemisphere.

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China has world’s fastest rising number of dementia cases

The number of cases doubled globally in 30 years, but in China it rose threefold, according to a study that warned the problem may get worse.

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Horses were running between Asia, North America 50,000 years ago: study

Fossils of ancient horses named after Chinese city near where they were unearthed found to have mixed Eurasian and American ancestries.

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A study has shown that wild horses ran between Asia and North America 20,000 years ago. Credit: Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary
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Chinese student Xu Yang breaks ‘impossible’ microdrone world speed record

With help from other drone speedsters, Xu comes up with his own 3D-printed propellers for his superfast small quadcopter.

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Xu Yang’s Prowess microdrone weighed less than 250 grams and reached a speed of 340.78km/h on March 23 in Huizhou, Guangdong province. Photo: Handout
Xu Yang’s Prowess microdrone weighed less than 250 grams and reached a speed of 340.78km/h on March 23 in Huizhou, Guangdong province. Photo: Handout
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China launches satellites to build the world’s first supercomputer in orbit

Once complete, the space-based Three-Body Computing Constellation will support real-time, in-orbit data processing.

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Exclusive | China to offer attractive pay to entice Chinese-born researchers to leave US

Chinese institutions are offering large salary packages to entice scientists hit by funding cuts and persistent scrutiny in the United States.

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Prestige vs progress: what stops China’s researchers from chasing big new ideas?

Bogged down by an incentive system favouring titles over innovation, young scientists struggle for academic support amid Beijing’s self-reliance push.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
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China and Russia sign nuclear reactor deal to fuel lunar research station

Agreement energises plans for joint base, setting stage for long-term human presence on the moon.

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China reveals tech ‘breakthrough’ behind Pakistan’s hypersonic strike on India

Chinese missiles were used by Pakistan to destroy an Indian air defence system last week in what is believed to be their first combat use.

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Could dinosaurs walk on massive glaciers? Oyster fossil offers clue

‘Reductions in Arctic and Antarctic ice are expected to continue, potentially leading to completely ice-free polar regions’: paper.

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Scientists found that 133 million years ago winter sea temperatures in the mid-latitudes of the southern hemisphere were 10-15 degrees colder than summer temperatures. Photo: AFP
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China eyes 300-satellite constellation for ultra-high-resolution surveillance

Chutian project aims to establish 300-satellite network offering continuous global coverage with a range of imaging types.

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China’s Chutian-001 experimental satellite has been tested in very low Earth orbit for around a year. Photo: Handout
China’s Chutian-001 experimental satellite has been tested in very low Earth orbit for around a year. Photo: Handout
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Dr DeepSeek? Hospital adoption is ‘too fast’, Chinese researchers warn

A paper warning of ‘substantial clinical risk’ from an overreliance on AI models makes a team of medical researchers a rare voice of caution.

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As easy as ABC? How Pakistan unified radars, jets and warning aircraft

Chinese defence industry report says intelligent systems and not firepower superiority are now the deciding factors.

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China-led study finds sign of liquid water in Mars

Scientists using data from Nasa’s InSight lander find mysterious zone they say is best explained by a layer of water-saturated rock.

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Nasa’s InSight lander arrived on Mars in 2018 and collected data for four years. Scientists are analysing its data to look for evidence of underground water. Photo: Shutterstock
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