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Nigeria is expected to produce insulin and HIV drugs in partnership with Chinese firms, while the Ivory Coast will similarly make antimalarial drugs and antibiotics. Photo: Shutterstock

Diplomacy

China’s ‘health silk road’ in Africa gets a boost with insulin, pharma projects

Move to manufacture insulin locally is set against forecast of nearly 55 million Type 2 diabetes cases in sub-Saharan Africa by 2045.

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Research reveals mismatch between China’s fertility incentives, local birth rates

Trump’s latest tariffs trigger record cryptocurrency liquidations

Tech War

China’s lesson for the US: it takes more than chips to win the AI race

The AI war is increasingly waged among ‘hyperscalers’ – companies with full-stack capabilities across software, hardware and applications.

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The US and China are intensifying investments into AI. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
The US and China are intensifying investments into AI. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Diplomacy

South Korea’s long-awaited Beijing reset hits anti-China turbulence

As the Apec summit nears, a public backlash threatens Seoul’s friendly policy pivot.

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Diplomacy

China, US and Thailand seize record meth haul near disputed South China Sea reef

Raid nets nearly 5,000kg of methamphetamine, marking Asia-Pacific’s biggest maritime drug bust in years.

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Diplomacy

Trump keeps door open to Xi meeting, even after new 100% China tariff bomb

Trade escalation comes hours after the US leader appeared to cancel a meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

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US President Donald Trump on Friday cancelled a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping due to a clash over rare earth trade. Photo: Reuters
US President Donald Trump on Friday cancelled a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping due to a clash over rare earth trade. Photo: Reuters

China Economy

‘Tit-for-tat response’? Why China unleashed fresh sanction, export curb blitz

Beijing and Washington are ratcheting up sanctions and export controls to gain leverage ahead of crucial negotiations, analysts said.

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Global Economy

‘Make China buy’: US soybean farmers, tired of trade war ‘blows’, push Trump to act

The US government has promised support for the industry – but farmers still fear missing out on huge Chinese market.

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China

China retaliates on port fees, Trump eyes soybean talks: SCMP daily highlights

From Eric Lombard accusing the US and China of killing free trade to the short-lived Qin dynasty, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Farmers across the American Midwest have few to no buyers in a high-yield year for soybeans, mainly because China is buying from South America as a tariff war continues between Beijing and Washington. Photo: TNS

Politics

Over 100 Chinese village officials caught making illegal welfare claims

The case from a single city in Sichuan province highlights the widespread potential for welfare fraud among grass-roots cadres.

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The more than 100 cases uncovered in the city of Shifang are part of a broader crackdown across Sichuan province. Photo: Baidu
The more than 100 cases uncovered in the city of Shifang are part of a broader crackdown across Sichuan province. Photo: Baidu

Politics

China hailed as women’s rights role model as global summit nears

Nations look to host country’s ‘inspiring’ leadership on gender equality as global south leaders prepare for future challenges.

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Diplomacy

China hits out at US plan to ban Chinese carriers from Russian airspace

Beijing urges US to consider how its policies harm American firms instead of ‘unjustifiably suppressing’ others and burdening global consumers.

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Diplomacy

China needs a bigger say in deep-sea mining rules: resources official

The United States is already trying to stake its commercial claims in waters beyond its territory.

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The world’s ocean beds are believed to harbour a wealth of critical minerals. Photo: Xinhua

Politics

Beijing names Taiwanese ‘troll army’ agents stirring tensions

Taiwanese military intelligence official and media firm carried out propaganda and sabotage activities, Ministry of State Security says.

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Beijing’s Ministry of State Security has released detailed personal information about alleged Taiwanese agents for the third time since September 2024. Photo: Reuters
Beijing’s Ministry of State Security has released detailed personal information about alleged Taiwanese agents for the third time since September 2024. Photo: Reuters

Politics

Beijing takes aim at William Lai’s T-Dome shield and defence plans for Taiwan

Lai uses Double Tenth speech to outline an increase in the island’s military budget to deter a cross-strait attack.

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Science

Why Egypt draws fire when Chinese question the West’s version of world history

Scepticism from intellectuals and the general public has grown, adding an unexpected twist to the two countries’ long-term partnership.

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Politics

China’s 15th 5-year plan

As China drafts its 15th five-year plan – the next entry in a line of expansive blueprints that have set the tone for the country’s development over more than seven decades – we examine how these documents inform and reflect high-level policy priorities, what to expect in the coming iteration and why Beijing has continued this tradition after the seismic economic changes of the reform era.

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Politics

As fourth plenum looms, China braces for a major Central Committee shake-up

Reshuffle expected this month at top Communist Party body as more senior officials are sidelined by corruption investigations.

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Science

China charts path to global competitiveness in chips and AI over next five years

While the nation is a world leader in space exploration, 5G and green energy, key battlegrounds remain in AI and semiconductors.

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Politics

China announces date for key party meeting to discuss next 5-year plan

Central Committee’s annual conclave next month is expected to focus on the country’s development plans up to 2030.

The Communist Party has set the dates for its fourth plenum. Photo: Xinhua
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China’s rare earth export controls add new twist in US chip war, observer says

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Beijing’s latest move on critical minerals marks a shift from defence to offence in the global chip rivalry. Photo: Getty Images

Why Egypt draws fire when Chinese question the West’s version of world history

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The ancient Egypt exhibition held at the Shanghai Museum drew more than 2.77 million visitors. Photo: Getty Images

Chinese and Spanish scientists tap into salt-laced ice to generate electricity

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Scientists from China and Spain have discovered that adding salt to ice can enable it to effectively generate electricity. Photo: Nature

Chinese team makes ‘decisive step’ towards holy grail of next-gen batteries

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Today’s lithium-ion batteries use a flammable liquid to move charge between positive and negative sides. But solid-state batteries use a solid material that could deliver safer and more efficient power. Photo: AFP

Chinese scientists find gene that determines central bearded dragon’s sex

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Becoming a male central bearded dragon is a challenging process, according to a researcher looking into sex determination mechanisms. Photo: Shutterstock
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China dominates the global supply chain of rare earths. Photo: Reuters
Rare earths

China says foreigners are using its rare earth exports for military purposes

Beijing announces its first controls on the technology used to mine and process the minerals, citing the potential threat to national security.

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Chinese military announces Malaysia drill as Japan-Philippines exercise starts

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Pentagon nominee hints at Aukus changes, says Taiwan should ‘pay its way’

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Taiwan’s own constellation satellite ‘Chi Po-lin’ heads for US launch

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The launch later this year of the Chi Po-lin Satellite represents Taiwan’s pivot from manufacturing single satellites to building its own satellite constellations Photo: CNA

Taiwan-built submarine delays raise new doubts over project’s future

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Taiwan’s first IDS submarine, the Hai Kun. Missed trial deadlines have prompted lawmakers to take a closer look at the programme, casting new doubts on deliveries. Photo: CSBC

China targets Gen Z, millennials in new strategy to build its brand in Africa

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Kenyan social media influencers (from left) MC Jessy, Betty Kyallo, Terence Creative and Mulamwah during their visit to China. Photo: Instagram

China slams toys featuring Japan’s notorious WWII Unit 731

The PLA has expressed anger at Lego-style toys based on Japanese WWII atrocities. Photo: QQ.com
Diplomacy
Chinese Premier Li Qiang (left) meets North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
China-North Korea relations

China, North Korea pledge ‘dynamic development’ as Li Qiang, Kim Jong-un meet

Trip to Pyongyang by Beijing’s No 2 official is the latest in a series of high-level exchanges between the two nations in recent weeks.

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China’s rare earth clampdown deepens EU anxiety on industry and Ukraine support

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Chinese premier begins North Korea trip with friendly cooperation pledge

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China hits out at report that says it used US universities to boost military

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Transformation of China’s supersized market will suit Italian investors: Wang Yi

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Politics
The guidelines come amid a wider drive to improve government efficiency. Photo: Shutterstock Images
China’s Communist Party

Chinese local governments warned not to give AI access to sensitive information

New guidelines give officials a list of dos and don’ts when using the technology and warn there must be clear boundaries.

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How National Palace Museum’s anniversary became a Taiwan identity battleground

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China to host global women’s summit, with Xi Jinping to deliver keynote speech

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How thousands of relics travelled 10,000 miles to ‘protect Chinese identity’

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Exclusive | East Timor steps into Asean spotlight amid US-China rivalry

Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and East Timor President José Ramos-Horta (second to left) inspect the honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in July 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE

China braces for record travel peak on final day of ‘golden week’

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Passengers exit Harbin Railway Station on Tuesday. Authorities said the total number of trips during China’s eight-day holiday was expected to reach a record high of more than 2.4 billion. Photo: Xinhua

800 people rescued in China after being stranded by Everest blizzard

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CCTV says 580 trekkers and more than 300 local guides and yak porters “safely reached” a relocation point in Qudang in the Tibet autonomous region. Photo: CCTV
Science
Many researchers in China face stiff competition to obtain funding. Photo: Shutterstock
Science

Unfair funding is holding back science in China. Can Beijing fix it?

Researchers lament ‘grossly uneven’ system in which a small number of top-tier teams secure a high share of resources.

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World’s highest bridge, Tsinghua University’s success: 7 science highlights

Kidney transplant after blood type conversion may improve access to organs

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China proposes global drive to build AI-powered satellite mega network for all

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Artefacts from Tang dynasty shipwreck, ancient replica boat meet Western art

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China Future Tech
Huawei and DeepSeek have become champions of China’s AI ambitions. Illustration: Brian Wang
Artificial intelligence

How Huawei and DeepSeek are tending the garden of China’s AI aspirations

Amid growing AI rivalry with the US, the two companies are leading China’s drive to shake off the nation’s dependence on Nvidia processors.

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Tesla’s Shanghai factory deliveries hit record as Model Y variant woos buyers

Unitree robots from China briefly appear on Walmart, highlighting robotics gap

China launches antitrust probe into US chip giant Qualcomm

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US chip designer Qualcomm is suspected of violating China’s anti-monopoly law, according to the State Administration for Market Regulation. Photo: Reuters

China’s chip stocks test traders’ patience with soaring valuations

Traders at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 2, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Chinese fintech giant Ant releases powerful AI model to rival DeepSeek, OpenAI

Ant first joined the AI model race in 2023 with a self-developed financial LLM. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Alibaba Cloud inks landmark multi-year collaboration with NBA China

The partnership with NBA China marks Alibaba’s latest major sports-related collaboration. Photo: Shutterstock