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Microelectronics legend Chih-Tang Sah, whose legacy can be found in technologies including digital logic circuits, memory chips, smartphones, computers, aerospace equipment and AI chips. Sah died in July, aged 92. Photo: Handout
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Man behind 99% chips: semiconductor legend Chih-Tang Sah’s ashes leave US for China

Celebrated Chinese electronics engineer who ‘kept his homeland in his heart’ while living overseas buried in Fujian with his late wife.

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Chinese physicists prove Einstein wrong and put century-old debate to an end

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World’s first ‘ethical AI’ wades into risks of China’s new drug abuse law

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US university seeks to dismiss lawsuit from family of neuroscientist Jane Wu

Family alleges Northwestern’s actions during ‘China Initiative’ investigations linked to death of leading researcher.

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Northwestern denies allegations that its conduct contributed to the death of professor Jane Wu. The university has been asked to submit a more concise version of its motion to dismiss a lawsuit, with a full hearing scheduled for February. Photo: Handout
Northwestern denies allegations that its conduct contributed to the death of professor Jane Wu. The university has been asked to submit a more concise version of its motion to dismiss a lawsuit, with a full hearing scheduled for February. Photo: Handout
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China trains industry AI tool using ‘world’s largest’ port operation data set

Application to support research and development draws on data covering ‘the most comprehensive range of port business scenarios’, NDRC says.

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Chinese scientist detained, an ancient DNA discovery: 7 science highlights

From a chief scientist’s detention to a revealing DNA discovery, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

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China’s first reusable rocket Zhuque-3 fails recovery, leaving US in the lead

Designer LandSpace says it is investigating after lower stage of the rocket appeared to catch fire before crashing near the recovery site.

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The rocket’s first stage crashed back to Earth. Photo: Weibo/ 航天爱好者网
The rocket’s first stage crashed back to Earth. Photo: Weibo/ 航天爱好者网
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China’s ‘dirt cheap’ missiles could shake up global defence market: state media

The ‘cement-coated’ YKJ-1000 could prove ‘formidably competitive’ internationally if sold at the relatively cheap price of US$99,000.

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20-day lifeline: how China pulled off the Shenzhou rescue mission

Interview details rapid response to emergency triggered by a shard of nearly invisible space debris about the size of a grain of dust.

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‘Real Steel’: PLA unveils motion-controlled combat robot to 13 countries

Chinese and foreign military cadets test bomb disposal robot using voice commands and discuss ethical boundaries of AI in war: state media.

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Cadets from China and foreign militaries view a robot at the PLA Army Engineering University during the 12th International Army Cadets Week from November 3 to 9. Photo: Handout
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United we stand: why mammals that band together may face lower cancer risks

In cooperative societies – like elephants or whales – natural selection seems to favour genetic mechanisms that suppress cancer, study says.

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Elephants, despite their massive size and long lifespans, have evolved powerful cancer defences in the form of 19 extra copies of the tumour-suppressor gene TP53. Photo: AFP
Elephants, despite their massive size and long lifespans, have evolved powerful cancer defences in the form of 19 extra copies of the tumour-suppressor gene TP53. Photo: AFP
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China’s Xingyan ‘Star Eye’ network to track satellites and space debris

The web of 156 orbiting sensors will form the country’s second space situational awareness constellation designed to bring down the risk of collisions.

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China’s new secret weapon in biotech race: Tibet animal poop with newfound germs

Scientists discover native herbivore faeces contain microbial species that could help develop gene-editing tools, reduce methane emissions.

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‘It is fake’: why US industry leader refused to believe China’s robot march clip

Doubt over dramatic footage due to a ‘lack of understanding’ about China’s strong manufacturing capability and supply chain, UBtech says.

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Chinese robotics firm UBtech has released footage showing hundreds of humanoid robots carrying out visually striking feats. Photo: Handout
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China gives disputed Scarborough Shoal a clean bill of health

The Philippines also claims the atoll and has accused Chinese crews of using cyanide to catch fish in the area.

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The reef systems at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea are healthy and resilient to climate change, according to a Chinese environmental report. Photo: CCTV
The reef systems at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea are healthy and resilient to climate change, according to a Chinese environmental report. Photo: CCTV
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Ancient Chinese DNA shows gender bias in human sacrifice ritual 4,000 years ago

Sacrificial victims in mass burials were mostly male, while burial attendants for nobles or elites were overwhelmingly female, study finds.

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China bets on bio-manufacturing as new growth engine, bid for tech self-reliance

The pilot-scale platforms are aimed at helping innovators overcome hurdles in R&D and manufacturing before achieving commercial production.

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China refuses to back Brazil’s crucial rainforest fund

Beijing says wealthy countries should shoulder more responsibility as Lula prepares personal appeal to Xi at the G20 summit in South Africa.

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An angler fishes across from the Wujing Power Station in Shanghai. China won’t back Brazil’s key rainforest initiative for the time being. Photo: AFP
An angler fishes across from the Wujing Power Station in Shanghai. China won’t back Brazil’s key rainforest initiative for the time being. Photo: AFP
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Chinese scientists create super stable building block for quantum computers

Physicist Pan Jianwei and team simulate exotic new state of matter that has ‘quantum armour’ against errors and noise.

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Li Minyong, noted Chinese chemist and Royal Society fellow, dies at age 49

Sudden death marks China’s latest loss of a leading science mind at the height of their research career.

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After Hong Kong fire, can new tech protect China’s high-rises from tragedy?

Drones and ultra-tall ladder trucks hold promise, but prevention is still best for avoiding repeat of Wang Fuk Court blaze, experts say.

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Firefighting drones put out flames in a drill in Fuzhou in China’s Fujian province on September 5, 2024. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
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China has 3 reusable rockets lined up for launch as they vie to make history

The Long March 12A, Zhuque-3 and Tianlong-3 are expected to be used to build the country’s massive internet satellite constellations.

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(From left) The state-owned Long March 12A, LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 and Space Pioneer’s Tianlong-3 are lined up at a launch site in northwest China. Photos: Handout
(From left) The state-owned Long March 12A, LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 and Space Pioneer’s Tianlong-3 are lined up at a launch site in northwest China. Photos: Handout
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Ex-UC Berkeley scientist’s death aged 44 highlights toll on Chinese researchers

The death of Xie Hongxue is the latest example of a premature passing that has raised questions about the country’s cutthroat academic system.

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How Cleopatra’s bath loofah may help PLA jets to vanish from space radars

From ancient royal baths to future stealth warfare – a humble kitchen vegetable may hold the key to defeating space-based radar hunters.

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Artificial intelligence

AI scaling hasn’t reached a dead end yet, Chinese Google scientist says

Pouring money into increasing computation resources and training data can still yield better AI models, Yao Shunyu says.

Google DeepMind scientist Yao Shunyu says scaling is still expected to yield better AI models in the near future. Photo: Handout
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