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Malaysia Airlines plans to phase out older Boeing 737 variants that have formed the backbone of its single-aisle fleet for over six decades. Photo: Reuters

Economics

Malaysia may benefit from China’s Boeing snub – but at what price?

Airline may face strong headwinds in the form of rising cost of parts and declining passenger numbers, analysts warn.

China, Philippines in Scarborough Shoal naval encounter ahead of US joint drills

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China to sanction US Congress members and others over Hong Kong issues

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Science

5 jobs for a jobseeker: in China, PhD may have far more opportunities than in US

As the Trump administration slashes research funding and US universities impose hiring freezes, postdoc job vacancies in China are booming.

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As early research jobs dwindle in the US due to funding cuts and hiring freezes, a new study has found in China, PhD graduates outnumber postdoctoral job vacancies by five to one. Photo: Shutterstock
As early research jobs dwindle in the US due to funding cuts and hiring freezes, a new study has found in China, PhD graduates outnumber postdoctoral job vacancies by five to one. Photo: Shutterstock

Science

Russian tourists in China, non-nuclear hydrogen bomb test: 5 weekend reads

From French people discovering Taobao to Russian tourists in China, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Politics

Open Questions | Beijing adviser Yan Anlin on why a timetable for reunification has drawbacks

‘We are in a preparatory phase’, noted Taiwan studies expert and former aide to lead negotiator in historic 1993 cross-strait talks says.

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Military

‘Surprising’ PLA helicopter training signals evolving Taiwan strategy: experts

State media reports show Central Theatre Command 81st Group Army unit rehearsing complex naval coordination exercises.

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China’s state broadcaster has showcased pilots from the PLA’s 81st Group Army aviation brigade, as part of efforts to spotlight advances in China’s first dedicated armed helicopter force. Photo: Global Military Review
China’s state broadcaster has showcased pilots from the PLA’s 81st Group Army aviation brigade, as part of efforts to spotlight advances in China’s first dedicated armed helicopter force. Photo: Global Military Review

Diplomacy

‘Complacent’ US risks losing out to China in Global South tech race, report says

Washington risks ‘falling behind’ in the race to shape advanced technology if it does not engage with developing countries, report warns.

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China

Chinese table tennis fans splash cash in Macau as authorities eye sports boom

‘Handsome’ Wang Chuqin and ‘role model’ Sun Yingsha pull in tourists amid efforts to capitalise on growth in sports sector.

Diplomacy

Chinese ambassador warns US not to repeat tariff mistakes of the past

American mistakes in the wake of the Wall Street Crash such as protectionist measures are ‘still fresh today’, Xie Feng warns.

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Xie Feng made his comments at event celebrating Traditional Chinese Medicine, which he used as a metaphor for the trade war. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

African mining interests at stake: China wades into DR Congo-Rwanda conflict

As M23 rebels cause havoc in the DR Congo, China has taken the unusual step to speak out. But experts say it isn’t a total policy departure.

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After years of fighting and insurgency in eastern DRC, Beijing has urged Rwanda to withdraw troops and end its support of the M23 rebels, pictured in Bukavu, in a departure from China’s non-interference policy. Photo: Reuters
After years of fighting and insurgency in eastern DRC, Beijing has urged Rwanda to withdraw troops and end its support of the M23 rebels, pictured in Bukavu, in a departure from China’s non-interference policy. Photo: Reuters

Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s pandas returning to China as a new conservation chapter starts

Fu Wa and Feng Yi, who have been in Malaysia for 11 years, will be replaced with a new pair under Xi Jinping’s freshly signed deal.

China

Women protesters attack Chinese-run mine in Guinea Bissau

A protester said they had acted after authorities failed to respond to complaints that mining was damaging farms and ruining the environment.

Politics

Taiwan spy scandals expose frailty of political and military defences

As government aides are investigated, there is alarm over Beijing’s intensifying efforts to undermine Taiwanese authorities from within.

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High-level breaches in Taiwan have fuelled fears that Beijing’s decades-long efforts to cultivate spy networks on the island are reaching new levels. Photo: Shutterstock

Science

China tests non-nuclear hydrogen bomb, science paper shows

The weapon generates a white-hot fireball that lasts 15 times longer than TNT’s fleeting flash.

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Chinese scientists used a 2kg bomb to generate a fireball that lasted 15 times longer than an equivalent TNT blast, according to a new study. Photo: 705 Research Institute
Chinese scientists used a 2kg bomb to generate a fireball that lasted 15 times longer than an equivalent TNT blast, according to a new study. Photo: 705 Research Institute

China

Video | The young Chinese women hiring cosplayers so they can date their virtual lovers

A new service called ‘cos commissioning’ has emerged in China where mobile romance games have become more popular.

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Military

China releases footage of sixth-generation J-36 fighter. What clues does it give?

Beijing may be trying to show it is making rapid progress, while the images have heightened speculation about how the planes would be used.

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Diplomacy

‘Two sessions’ 2025: China portrays itself as global order stalwart amid tumult

As US imposes further tariffs and suspends Ukraine aid, NPC spokesman says China aims for ‘inclusive and equitable economic globalisation’.

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Responding to new tariffs imposed by the US, NPC spokesman Lou Qinjian said China would “never accept pressure and threats”. Photo: Xinhua
Responding to new tariffs imposed by the US, NPC spokesman Lou Qinjian said China would “never accept pressure and threats”. Photo: Xinhua

China

Everything at stake at China’s ‘two sessions’, as Trump 2.0 shapes the world

As China’s political elite gather for the country’s annual legislative sessions in March, we examine the broader forces likely to influence policies for the coming year – and how decision-makers will respond to the unpredictable second term of US President Donald Trump.

Politics

8 takeaways from Premier Li Qiang’s work report at China’s ‘two sessions’

Li sets out goals for economic growth, jobs, the private sector, tech and Hong Kong at opening ceremony of China’s top legislature.

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Politics

China pledges to spend more an hour before Donald Trump promises to cut back

In Beijing, Premier Li Qiang pledges more spending to drive economic growth, while in Washington the president announces dramatic cutbacks.

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Premier Li Qiang delivered his work report at the opening of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on Wednesday. A central theme was the need for government and the private sector to work together to spur growth. Photo: AP
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LATEST China Science NEWS

5 jobs for a jobseeker: in China, PhD may have far more opportunities than in US

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As early research jobs dwindle in the US due to funding cuts and hiring freezes, a new study has found in China, PhD graduates outnumber postdoctoral job vacancies by five to one. Photo: Shutterstock

Russian tourists in China, non-nuclear hydrogen bomb test: 5 weekend reads

The number of Russian nationals visiting the southern Chinese resort city of Sanya has soared over the past year. Photo: Xinhua

China tests non-nuclear hydrogen bomb, science paper shows

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Chinese scientists used a 2kg bomb to generate a fireball that lasted 15 times longer than an equivalent TNT blast, according to a new study. Photo: 705 Research Institute

Will the US hand space leadership to China by pulling Nasa out of Mars race?

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China’s Tianwen-3 mission to retrieve samples from Mars is expected to leave Earth in 2028. Photo: Shutterstock

China’s humanoid robot half marathon winner wants to be ‘Android’ of robotics

The Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre’s Tien Kung Ultra robot competes in China’s first half marathon for humanoid robots as engineers run alongside it. Photo: Xinhua
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China hosts world’s first robots vs humans half-marathon

Running robots put through their paces alongside humans in Beijing half-marathon
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Chinese women hire cosplayers to date virtual lovers

Why are young Chinese women hiring cosplayers and going on dates with their virtual lovers?
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China’s durian growers take bigger bite of huge industry

Durian growers in China focus on quality to meet huge domestic demand for pungent fruit
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Xi wraps up Southeast Asia charm offensive tour, as Beijing calls for talks with Washington
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