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China develops first AI robot lifeguard to stand 24-hour watch over river

The vessel has been tested in Luohe, a city in Henan province. Photo: Handout

Chinese women wore tank tops, transparent clothing 800 years ago: study

Chinese scientists have created a digital reconstruction of a wealthy woman’s clothing from the Southern Song dynasty. Photo: Wuhan Textile University

Exclusive | Hopes dim for China and US space agencies to exchange moon samples

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Negotiations have come to a standstill over an planned exchange of China’s Chang’e-5 lunar samples, pictured, and samples collected by America’s Apollo missions. Photo: Xinhua via AP

Chinese leader gives moon dust to Italian President

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Chinese President Xi Jinping presented his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella with samples collected from the moon. Photo: CGTN

Rampaging wild boars a growing menace in China’s cities

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Wild boar problems are not unique to mainland China. Hong Kong has started capturing and culling the animals to reduce their numbers. Photo: Shutterstock

Magnetic shield over North America is losing strength: PLA scientists

The Earth’s magnetic field over North America has weakened significantly over the past 30 years. Photo: Shutterstock

China develops first AI robot lifeguard to stand 24-hour watch over river

The vessel has been tested in Luohe, a city in Henan province. Photo: Handout

Chinese women wore tank tops, transparent clothing 800 years ago: study

Chinese scientists have created a digital reconstruction of a wealthy woman’s clothing from the Southern Song dynasty. Photo: Wuhan Textile University

Exclusive | Hopes dim for China and US space agencies to exchange moon samples

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Negotiations have come to a standstill over an planned exchange of China’s Chang’e-5 lunar samples, pictured, and samples collected by America’s Apollo missions. Photo: Xinhua via AP

Chinese leader gives moon dust to Italian President

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Chinese President Xi Jinping presented his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella with samples collected from the moon. Photo: CGTN

Rampaging wild boars a growing menace in China’s cities

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Wild boar problems are not unique to mainland China. Hong Kong has started capturing and culling the animals to reduce their numbers. Photo: Shutterstock

Magnetic shield over North America is losing strength: PLA scientists

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The Earth’s magnetic field over North America has weakened significantly over the past 30 years. Photo: Shutterstock
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Chinese city forced to back pedal on cycling craze as streets become gridlocked

Kaifeng wanted to cash in on a social media craze among students for nocturnal riding, but it became a victim of its own popularity.

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Trump ‘will not be inviting’ Pompeo, Nikki Haley to join White House top team

Mike Pompeo, earlier seen as a likely contender for defence chief, and Nikki Haley are both known for their confrontational stance on China.

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Former secretary of state Mike Pompeo and UN envoy Nikki Haley have been thanked by the US president-elect for their service to the country. Photo: AFP
Former secretary of state Mike Pompeo and UN envoy Nikki Haley have been thanked by the US president-elect for their service to the country. Photo: AFP

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Chinese EV makers look to Africa as rivalry with US, Europe heats up

Egypt among countries drawing investments from China, with BAIC and Zeekr the latest to announce plans to enter the market.

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Chinese women wore tank tops, transparent clothing 800 years ago: study

Digital reconstruction of treasure trove found in 800-year-old tomb reveals forward-thinking fashion of the day, according to scientists.

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How will Trump victory affect China’s shift away from US dollar assets?

Risk of financial sanctions prompts Beijing to rethink where it parks its massive foreign exchange reserves.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

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Port of entry: Peru’s Chinese-built megaproject is poised to reshape Pacific trade

The Chancay port will be one of South America’s largest belt and road successes, though it has raised local concerns about the costs of growth.

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Indonesian leader Prabowo urged to join China in leading Global South

The new Indonesian president met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on his first trip abroad since being sworn into office.

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Exclusive | Hopes dim for China and US space agencies to exchange moon samples

Space officials in China and the United States have been discussing a swap but Nasa has not been forthcoming, sources say.

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Negotiations have come to a standstill over an planned exchange of China’s Chang’e-5 lunar samples, pictured, and samples collected by America’s Apollo missions. Photo: Xinhua via AP

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China’s ‘most potent’ naval warplane set to appear at Zhuhai air show

The J-15D is a twin-seat variant of the ‘Flying Shark’ and equipped with advanced anti-radar equipment.

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A J-15D electronic warfare aircraft and the J-15T fighter pictured in the skies above Guangdong ahead of the Zhuhau air show. Photo: CCTV
A J-15D electronic warfare aircraft and the J-15T fighter pictured in the skies above Guangdong ahead of the Zhuhau air show. Photo: CCTV

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Chinese leader gives moon dust to Italian President

The lunar samples, collected by the Chang’e-5 probe, follow similar gifts to the French and Russian presidents.

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Anxious wait for Chinese students in US to learn Trump’s plans for immigration

Visitors in America look to Trump I presidency for clues to how H-1B visa category and other programmes might be restricted.

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China, US hold fresh military safety talks as South China Sea tensions worsen

Talks on operational interactions and best air and maritime safety practices aim to ‘clarify intent’ and reduce risks, according to the US.

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A member of the crew on a mainland Chinese vessel keeps watch as the PLA carries out drills around Taiwan, a point of contention with Washington. Photo: Handout

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Why has Shandong been given a key role in Beijing’s soft power push?

Economic powerhouse renowned for its mountains, coastline and cultural heritage aspires to expand its global influence.

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A 72-metre (236 feet) bronze Confucius statue at the Nishan Sacred Land on Nishan Mountain. Photo: Simon Song
A 72-metre (236 feet) bronze Confucius statue at the Nishan Sacred Land on Nishan Mountain. Photo: Simon Song

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Rampaging wild boars a growing menace in China’s cities

Authorities allocate funds and encourage hunting to cull the animals, which have attacked people and damaged property across the country.

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‘A difficult moment’: EU envoy calls for ‘normal’ China ties after Trump victory

The EU is increasingly anxious about incoming US president Donald Trump’s cross-Atlantic moves, while its trade row with China has deepened.

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China’s space programme under threat from spies, anti-espionage agency says

Ministry of State Security warns that foreign agents are targeting space scientists and researchers to steal information from China.

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A Shenzhou-19 spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket are transferred to a launch platform on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
A Shenzhou-19 spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket are transferred to a launch platform on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua

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Will these be the building blocks of China’s base on the moon?

Researchers in Wuhan simulate lunar soil to create what could become the foundations of a space outpost.

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China unveils road map to become world leader in space science by 2050

Plan sets out 17 priority areas for development including searching for habitable planets and exploring quantum mechanics.

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Science

China considering space facility location based on security in times of war

Advantages of coastal operation outweighed by ‘strategic hinterland’ policy in preferred site for massive commercial space facility.

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A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying navigation satellites blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre on September 19. Photo: Getty Images