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A Long March-3B rocket carrying the Shijian-25, blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China in January. Photo: Xinhua

Science

China’s landmark orbital refuelling mission: why US spy satellites hover nearby

Shijian-25 is expected to use its robotic arms to latch onto Shijian-21 and replenish its fuel.

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China extracts critical mineral rubidium from brine for first time

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China and India to work to bring back direct flights between two countries

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Banking & Finance

Hong Kong can power yuan’s international ascent: HSBC co-CEO

City should scale up yuan-denominated trade finance and participation in stock and bond markets, David Liao says.

An employee counts 100-yuan notes at a bank in Beijing on November 14, 2024. Photo: AFP
An employee counts 100-yuan notes at a bank in Beijing on November 14, 2024. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

China calls on Niger to tackle disputes with energy firms through dialogue

It comes as tensions have been rising over Chinese oil operations, as ruling junta pursues strategy of resource nationalisation.

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China Economy

China’s yuan fixing rate hits 2-month high as US dollar drops

With the US dollar sagging, China’s central bank has strengthened the midpoint rate for the country’s currency in recent days.

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Big Tech

‘Watershed moment’: how Huawei’s HarmonyOS flourished in China amid US sanctions

Nearly half of smartphones and tablets running the Chinese tech giant’s Android alternative were shipped in 2024.

Huawei launched its latest HarmonyOS devices, the Pura 80 series smartphones, on June 11. Photo: Reuters
Huawei launched its latest HarmonyOS devices, the Pura 80 series smartphones, on June 11. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

Why a US-China ‘security dialogue mechanism’ may help calm South China Sea row

Big power rivalry in strategic waters still ‘manageable’ but likely to be prolonged structurally, Beijing-based Grandview Institution says.

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Diplomacy

Cheerleaders to critics: German machinery makers call for EU action on China

Industry urges Brussels to impose trade barriers to protect it, saying ‘China is not playing fair, and politicians must respond to this’.

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World

China’s next-gen stealth jets, Qin Shi Huang’s western expedition: 7 highlights

From China’s next-gen stealth jets to Qin Shi Huang’s western expedition, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

The latest image of a Chinese J-36 fighter started circulating on social media on Saturday. It is also the first to show the aircraft on the ground, reportedly on a Chengdu Aircraft Corporation tarmac. Photo: X/@WZZJWZ

Diplomacy

‘Elephants trampling on global trade’: EU sidelined by US-China showdown

Ahead of its own crunch talks, Europe looks for clues in Washington-Beijing engagement that could reshape its global trade ties.

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Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Geneva to discuss trade relations and tariffs on May 10. In Brussels, the exchanges have served as a reminder of the extent to which Europe’s fortunes have become hostage to the whims of Beijing and Washington. Photo: AFP
Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Geneva to discuss trade relations and tariffs on May 10. In Brussels, the exchanges have served as a reminder of the extent to which Europe’s fortunes have become hostage to the whims of Beijing and Washington. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

China warns of fallout from Israel’s strikes on Iran, eyes role in easing crisis

Beijing voices ‘grave concern’ over Israel’s attacks, while analysts say future of conflict depends on how the US and China intervene.

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Science

Pigs may have been domesticated in China as early as Neolithic era: study

Research shows wild boar were present in human settlements in the Yangtze River Delta thousands of years ago.

Diplomacy

Crypto, China, critical minerals: inside Pakistan army chief’s US visit

South Asian country’s most powerful figure seeks bilateral reset after armed conflict with India and as US concern rises over its China ties.

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General Asim Munir, Pakistan’s army chief, prays after laying a wreath during a ceremony in Rawalpindi. Photo: AFP/Pakistan’s Inter Services Public Relations

China

Pentagon chief assures lawmakers on review of US-Britain-Australia pact

‘Congress will be involved’ in 30-day assessment of Aukus alliance formed to counter Beijing’s regional clout, defence secretary testifies.

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth fields questions during a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee in Washington on Thursday. Photo: AP
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth fields questions during a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee in Washington on Thursday. Photo: AP

China Economy

China’s top baijiu maker faces sobering reality as austerity trims profits

Guidelines restricting spending by officials are trimming profits for one of China’s strongest brands – but there’s little the company can do.

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Diplomacy

Trump seems to reverse course on Chinese students in US, saying he supports them

State Department has announced policy to ‘aggressively revoke’ visas, but president’s remarks suggest a link to trade deal with Beijing.

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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.

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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
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.

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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.

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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’.

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China’s top economic official Vice-Premier He Lifeng will meet senior US representatives in Switzerland this week. Photo: Getty Images
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LATEST China Science NEWS

China’s landmark orbital refuelling mission: why US spy satellites hover nearby

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A Long March-3B rocket carrying the Shijian-25, blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China in January. Photo: Xinhua

China extracts critical mineral rubidium from brine for first time

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A worker cleans a semi-finished product that consists of rubidium, iron and boron in north China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region in October 2010. China is a major rubidium producer, but its industry relies heavily on imported ores, mostly from Canada. Photo: TNS

China’s next-gen stealth jets, Qin Shi Huang’s western expedition: 7 highlights

The latest image of a Chinese J-36 fighter started circulating on social media on Saturday. It is also the first to show the aircraft on the ground, reportedly on a Chengdu Aircraft Corporation tarmac. Photo: X/@WZZJWZ

Pigs may have been domesticated in China as early as Neolithic era: study

Wild boars foraging near barbecue pits at the Aberdeen Country Park in Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse

From a shepherd to world-renowned scientist, Xie Yimin leaves Australia for China

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From a shepherd to world-renowned scientist, Xie Yimin leaves Australia for China. Photo: Handout
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How China’s LGBTQ community navigates rising censorship online

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