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Labubu, soft power of a stealthy ‘ugly-cute’ sort, takes on America
The Chinese-made dolls, a playful global megahit, give Beijing an opportunity to make inroads into deep US distrust.
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Chinese team’s tough aerogel could shield aircraft from new extremes
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US’ ‘anti-Beijing trade plan’, China’s oversupply problem: SCMP daily highlights
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EU and China agree on plan to iron out rare earth export restrictions: von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says mechanism will help unblock bottlenecks in the critical minerals.
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The EU and China and China found some common ground at Thursday’s summit. Photo: AFP
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Chinese drones carry 180 tonnes of steel and concrete up mountain
Operation to move materials for solar power project earns praise for environmental benefits, sparks speculation about tech’s military use.
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China sets out ethical guidelines for autonomous driving technology
Science ministry says algorithms, models and other tech-related content must be clearly documented and accessible for inspection.
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Diplomacy
China, EU need to make the right choice as ‘2 big guys’ on world stage: Xi
Relationship is at an ‘inflection point’, von der Leyen tells Chinese leader as 25th China-EU summit begins in Beijing.
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President Xi Jinping (centre) with Antonio Costa, leader of the European Council, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
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China seeks to boost trans-Himalayan project amid contest to win over Nepal
Head of China’s aid agency says Beijing should implement more projects ‘to promote Nepal’s economic and social development’.
24 Jul 2025 - 4:23PM
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6 Chinese university students drown on mine field trip in Inner Mongolia
The students, reported to be in their third year and majoring in mineral processing engineering, fell into a tank at Wunugetushan mine.
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China, Russia relaunch maritime research missions, eyeing Arctic ambitions
First joint maritime expedition in 5 years will explore evolution of seas and global climate implications, experts say.
24 Jul 2025 - 12:00PM
Diplomacy
Could China’s Tibet mega dam help boost its sway with South Asian neighbours?
Using the dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo to share electricity could carry ‘significant strategic value’ for Beijing, analysts say.
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The dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo has prompted concern about its environmental impact. Photo: Getty Images
Economy, Trade & Business
Trump administration issues plan to limit AI exports to China
Move comes amid hawks’ concerns that US chips could help Chinese AI, military development.
24 Jul 2025 - 6:46AM
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Starlink rival faces woes, China’s new tailless drone: SCMP daily highlights
From low expectations for an upcoming China-EU summit to India’s worries over a new hydropower dam, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
23 Jul 2025 - 10:01PM
Science
Chinese scientists break design ‘curse’ that killed US Navy’s drone programme
Research team says a revolutionary software design could provide ‘critical technical support’ for next-generation warplanes.
23 Jul 2025 - 9:59PM
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Diplomacy
What does it mean for China if Japan’s Shigeru Ishiba stays or steps down?
Ishiba has had a largely pragmatic approach towards Beijing but he is battling to remain prime minister.
24 Jul 2025 - 2:38PM
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (left) has generally taken a pragmatic approach towards China. Photo: AFP/Cabinet Public Relations Office
Politics
China names Zhejiang-born Ling Zhifeng to head the Special Service Bureau
Ling, 56, has been promoted to vice-minister overseeing an agency responsible for the security of senior officials.
23 Jul 2025 - 7:00PM
Science
China GLP-1 drug study suggests pound rebound likely after treatment
‘Significant’ weight returned weeks after stopping drug, say researchers who advise patients to adjust expectations.
23 Jul 2025 - 6:00PM
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Global Economy
China urges Japan, South Korea and Asean to unite amid trade war turbulence
Beijing’s top financial and economic officials want to strengthen regional ties amid US trade war uncertainties.
5 May 2025 - 7:00PM
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Pan Gongsheng (right), governor of the People’s Bank of China, speaks as Lan Foan, China’s finance minister, looks on during a presser on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 6. Photo: AP
United States & Canada
Trump signals willingness to lower China tariffs ‘at some point’
‘I’m going to lower them, because otherwise, you could never do business with them, and they want to do business very much,’ Trump said.
5 May 2025 - 12:50AM
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Diplomacy
China on African charm offensive to rally opposition to ‘bullying’ US
While Trump targets critical minerals and specific nations, China expands influence through bilateral and multilateral engagement: analyst.
6 May 2025 - 7:00PM
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Diplomacy
China warns US against ‘coercion’ as top officials prepare for trade talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says meeting with Vice-Premier He Lifeng will be about ‘de-escalation, not a big trade deal’.
7 May 2025 - 3:42PM
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