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China’s Ganfeng to develop major lithium project in Argentina with Swiss partner
Move follows closure of China’s Jianxiawo mine.
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Beijing summons Japanese diplomat over ‘Taiwan and Chinese citizens’ safety’
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Chinese families in ‘broken houses’; PLA’s warning: SCMP daily highlights
13 Aug 2025 - 9:15PM
Politics
‘Extraordinary’: Taiwan’s William Lai hit by strong Japanese media backlash
Sharply worded editorials across media spectrum seen to reflect Japan’s concerns over Lai’s political direction after failed recall vote.
13 Aug 2025 - 9:05PM
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Supporters of Taiwan’s main opposition party Kuomintang rally against the recall vote, in Taipei on July 25. Photo: AFP
Big Tech
Apple eyes Douyin Pay for China App Store while speculation swirls on new iPhone
The potential addition of Douyin Pay to Apple’s China App Store reflects the continued growth of mobile payment services in the country.
13 Aug 2025 - 9:00PM
Science
Chinese scientists build largest array of atoms for quantum computing
Peer reviewers hail breakthrough as ‘significant’ advance in the development of atom-related quantum physics.
13 Aug 2025 - 8:32PM
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Science
China boosts hybrid crop development speed by 400% with robotic breeding plant
AI gene editing factory allows rapid breeding of new plant varieties which taste better and are resistant to disease, say scientists.
13 Aug 2025 - 6:00PM
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Chinese scientists have been able to boost hybrid crop development speed in a robotic breeding factory. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Diplomacy
China cuts ties with Czech president over his birthday visit to Dalai Lama
Beijing says it ‘lodged serious protests with the Czech side’ after Pavel left Japan to make private trip to see exiled spiritual leader.
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Science
Chinese experts create ‘storm eye’, China’s rocket woes: 7 science highlights
From Chinese scientists creating a ‘storm eye’ to a new gene-editing tool, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
13 Aug 2025 - 4:27PM
Military
Chinese military ‘warns off’ US destroyer from vicinity of Scarborough Shoal
PLA Southern Theatre Command says USS Higgins was warned to leave the area where two Chinese ships reportedly collided this week.
13 Aug 2025 - 7:23PM
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Science
Foreign firms ‘created 25% of emissions’ from companies in China over 20 years
Eastern coastal region had more economic gain while central and western inland areas ‘bore heavier environmental pressures’, researchers say.
13 Aug 2025 - 12:00PM
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The study found that multinational enterprises were a “frequently overlooked factor in shaping carbon inequality”. Photo: Shutterstock
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Chinese tourists flock to artificial wave pool, raising safety concerns
The artificial wave can reach up to 3 metres.
13 Aug 2025 - 5:15PM
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Diplomacy
Collision between Chinese ships expected to escalate tension in South China Sea
Analysts predict China will move to restore its image at sea while ramping up exercises to improve navy-coastguard coordination.
13 Aug 2025 - 10:00AM
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China Economy
Will Chinese subsidy for consumer loan interest help spur more spending?
Plan will subsidise one percentage point of the annual interest on loans, with the eligible amount of borrowing capped at 50,000 yuan.
13 Aug 2025 - 4:35PM
Science
Chinese researchers seek electronic warfare lessons from Ukraine jamming
Study on how satellite systems were blocked at the start of the war highlights ‘crucial implications’ for future warfare.
13 Aug 2025 - 6:00AM
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BeiDou was among the systems blocked. Photo: AP
Diplomacy
US’ annual China human rights review shorter, remains sharply critical
At 42 pages, assessment is less than half the length of recent years, as State Department seeks more ‘readable’ and ‘objective’ reports.
13 Aug 2025 - 6:01AM
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Money & Wealth
Paraguay eyes Chinese parts assembly plan amid US tariff war with China, Brazil
Effort comes as pressure mounts for country to review recognition of Taiwan.
13 Aug 2025 - 3:25AM
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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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