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Zhou Xianwang was widely criticised over the delayed announcement that the coronavirus had been detected in Wuhan. Photo: Xinhua

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Wuhan’s Covid mayor Zhou Xianwang jailed for 14 years for corruption

Zhou, who was widely criticised for the delayed announcement that the virus had been detected in the city, was convicted of bribery.

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‘A Hawaiian son’: Honolulu honours Sun Yat-sen as his landmarks vanish

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Leading Chinese mathematicians unite behind use of AI in research

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Diplomacy

The EU’s China dilemma: how to counter Beijing without alienating friends

Europe grapples with whether efforts to protect its industry from China mirror the US policies it previously railed against.

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More than 10,000 units of the Jaecoo 7 sports utility vehicle, made by China's Chery Automobile, shifted in September, making it Britain’s bestselling car. Photo: Reuters

Military

How Taiwan’s military manpower shortage is undermining its ability to fight

Concerns are mounting over its ability to recruit elite troops and whether it will be able to operate its new US equipment.

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Science

China’s rich coastal cities to see sea-level rise 20% higher than global average

Even if global warming is limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius, scientists warn China’s densely populated coastline faces flooding this century.

11 Oct 2026 - 4:00PMvideocam

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Diplomacy

Trump’s new spokeswoman is a ‘devoted fan’ who lived in Beijing and speaks Chinese

White House press secretary worked at a leading Chinese law firm and learned enough of the language to occasionally surprise people.

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US President Donald Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia as his new press secretary. Photo: Handout

Science

Nanotechnology expert Antonio Facchetti joins HKUST from Georgia Tech

Facchetti, co-founder of a company that makes flexible transistors for displays, has joined the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

11 Oct 2026 - 12:00PM

Politics

How a museum masterpiece’s life-size replica sparked rare US-China collaboration

Beijing team’s results based on 14th century Yuan dynasty mural hailed for ‘profound historical and practical significance’.

11 Oct 2026 - 6:26AMvideocam

Military

Are Chinese military aircraft already using a new joint air facility in Laos?

Recent satellite imagery shows twice as many K-8/JL-8-family trainer aircraft on site as Laos’ air force is thought to possess.

10 Oct 2026 - 10:00PM

Eight of the two-seat trainer and light-attack aircraft are visible at Ban Keun Airport in commercial satellite imagery taken on September 30, according to Reuters. Photo: Handout via Reuters

Politics

China’s Zhejiang province calls to curb tech giants’ online ‘traffic power’

Communist Party authorities in eastern China urge greater oversight of internet platforms, warning that algorithms amplify social divisions.

10 Oct 2026 - 8:27PMvideocam

A content creator in Guilin, China shows a tiger-head bag during a live stream in June 2026. Photo: Xinhua

Diplomacy

Cracks in security? Qing dynasty ceramics damaged in British Museum display

Incident involving 300-year-old Jingdezhen ceramics puts museum display safety under global scrutiny.

10 Oct 2026 - 7:02PMvideocam

Politics

Taiwanese leader hails Washington and Beijing’s talks ‘to reduce risk of war’

Beijing says William Lai’s Double Tenth speech was ‘stirring up confrontation’ as he accused the mainland of trying to change the status quo.

10 Oct 2026 - 9:47PMvideocam

Science

China unveils smart robot designed to help farmers breed better strains of wheat

The prototype device was designed to use a ‘vast amount of breeder experience’ when assessing crops for their breeding potential.

10 Oct 2026 - 5:11PM

The prototype robot designed by Shandong Agricultural University seen in operation in a video screenshot. Photo: Dazhong Daily

Diplomacy

Can China’s dancing robots swing some new business partners in Africa?

Performances are about marketing China as a technology partner, analysts say, but it is not clear if they will translate into factory deals.

10 Oct 2026 - 4:00PMvideocam

Guests interact with a robot dog during an event to celebrate Chinese New Year in Johannesburg, South Africa in February. Photo: Xinhua

Politics

Will Taiwan derail Washington and Beijing’s latest reset? Analysts are sceptical

The opening of a new representative office and former leader Tsai Ing-wen’s US visit may have a limited impact, diplomatic observers say.

10 Oct 2026 - 8:37PMvideocam

Politics

Why a Communist Party boss had a coffee shop date with Chinese content creators

When Jilin province’s party chief met influencers at a cafe, he had a number of messages in mind.

10 Oct 2026 - 6:51PM

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Diplomacy

US-China trade truce remains ‘fragile’ after Xi-Trump summit, analysts say

Asia Society experts say modest economic gains leave deeper disputes unresolved, as Washington tests Beijing with a short extension.

30 Sep 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

People stroll along the Bund in Shanghai. The US and China plan to reduce tariffs on around US$30 billion worth of imports from each other after last week’s summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Photo: EPA

Diplomacy

‘Hold the status quo’? US Congress reviews Xi-Trump summit outcomes

Talks between the two leaders in Washington produced a string of joint announcements, but some say it was more about managing tensions.

30 Sep 2026 - 9:10AMvideocam

Diplomacy

Trump rejects calls to work with China on AI safety despite Xi summit progress

US president also announces voluntary accord signed by leaders of six major US tech companies to address concerns surrounding AI technology.

30 Sep 2026 - 8:27AMvideocam

Economy, Trade & Business

Greer says no specific timeline set for enforcing US-China Board of Trade

United States Trade Representative confirms recommendations must go through a legal process before implementation of new economic initiative.

2 Oct 2026 - 6:54AMvideocam

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks during a press conference at the G20 Trade Ministers’ meeting in Milwaukee on Thursday. Photo: AP

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Wuhan’s Covid mayor Zhou Xianwang jailed for 14 years for corruption

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Zhou Xianwang was widely criticised over the delayed announcement that the coronavirus had been detected in Wuhan. Photo: Xinhua

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Nanotechnology expert Antonio Facchetti joins HKUST from Georgia Tech

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology campus in Sai Kung, Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP

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The prototype robot designed by Shandong Agricultural University seen in operation in a video screenshot. Photo: Dazhong Daily

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Chinese humanoids star at Singapore’s first robot fight night

Chinese robots square off in unique human-controlled humanoid fighting tournament in Singapore

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