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Track China’s ambitious aerospace advancements, from the home-grown commercial aircraft to space exploration, and their global impact.
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Science
New Dawn: Pan Jianwei reveals high-orbit quantum satellite for global network
China’s ‘father of quantum’ tells German conference that project has laid groundwork to potentially redefine international basic unit of time.
26 Jun 2025 - 8:01PM
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China’s C919 passenger plane
US export controls: a delay, but not a grounding, for China’s aircraft engines
30 May 2025 - 10:30PM
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China’s Tianwen-2 lifts off on mission to bring asteroid samples back to Earth
29 May 2025 - 2:50PM
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Artificial intelligence
Chinese scientist behind supercomputer in orbit: ‘Put AI in space’
Space has once again become the frontier of scientific exploration, and AI should be part of it, says Zhejiang Lab director Wang Jian.
22 May 2025 - 5:40PM
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China launches satellites to build the world’s first supercomputer in orbit
Once complete, the space-based Three-Body Computing Constellation will support real-time, in-orbit data processing.
15 May 2025 - 8:13PM
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United States
Opinion
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Trump’s attack on science risks dismantling a century of innovation
Restrictive visa policies, rhetoric targeting academic institutions and proposed budget cuts to scientific agencies mark the start of US retreat.
14 May 2025 - 8:30PM
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China plans space traffic management system amid commercial satellite boom
National space body says it needs to keep space ‘sustainable’ as projections show number of satellites in low Earth orbit could hit 100,000.
27 Apr 2025 - 8:00PM
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US-China relations
Spurred by China, US-Japan space cooperation expands beyond civilian projects
East Asia faces ‘severe security environment’ with Beijing and Moscow ‘irresponsible’ in their conduct, senior Tokyo official says.
12 Apr 2025 - 8:08AM
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Comac C949: China unveils quiet supersonic jet with ultra-long range
As global supersonic air travel looks set to begin its second act, China could be quietly leading the boom.
29 Mar 2025 - 10:00PM
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Chinese nuclear scientists identify flaw in Nasa’s lunar reactor design
China could power ahead of the US in the moon race thanks to a few structural differences in its lunar base reactor, engineers say.
18 Mar 2025 - 12:34PM
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Science
Did a US military contractor use a Chinese-made jet engine in its new missile?
When an American defence manufacturer posted a recent video of its latest weapon, viewers noticed something unexpected.
16 Mar 2025 - 8:04PM
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Science
US risks being left in Chinese plasma engine’s wake as Mars race intensifies
While Nasa’s budgetary struggle continues, the red planet may be a step closer for China after it unveiled a powerful new plasma engine.
16 Mar 2025 - 10:00AM
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Robotics
Made in China 2025: how the country achieved its goals 10 years on
Is China a leader in aeronautics and robotics? What role did the government play in their success? SCMP editors answer questions about Made in China 2025.
25 Feb 2025 - 5:05PM
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Science
Chinese scientists turn Boeing’s Starliner crisis into missile breakthrough
As Nasa struggles to return two astronauts after issues with the Starliner capsule, China has used the problem to its advantage.
23 Feb 2025 - 9:57PM
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Science
Smart turbine engine for China’s Mach-4 ‘Blackbird’ completes ground test: study
A superfast turbojet engine under development could see China zooming ahead of the US in the global military aircraft race.
1 Feb 2025 - 6:00AM
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China technology
The war for tech talent
China’s pivot into tapping technology and innovation as driving forces for its economic growth has made acquiring tech talent a critical requirement. We examine where China ranks in hi-tech education, authorship of research papers and establishing start-ups.
30 Jan 2025 - 5:00PM
China’s C919 passenger plane
China’s C919 to benefit as Beijing bankrolls ‘large aircraft’ research
Capital grant funding will be doled out to worthy applicants as China rallies nation’s engineering brainpower to boost indigenous tech for home-grown planes.
15 Jan 2025 - 7:07PM
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Chinese scientists simulate ‘hunting’ Starlink satellites in orbit
Taking inspiration from whales, Chinese researchers have created their own method for targeting satellite constellations.
12 Jan 2025 - 10:00PM
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Hong Kong society
Stargazers in Hong Kong to witness rare alignment of 4 planets
This year’s ‘parade of the planets’ phenomenon will have Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars, expert says.
10 Jan 2025 - 8:02PM
Science
‘Gift from heaven’: China astronauts develop super niobium alloy for aerospace
An experiment conducted in space has helped Chinese scientists do the impossible – and it could revolutionise aerospace technology.
9 Jan 2025 - 2:37AM
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Science
Ex-Dassault aerospace physicist leaves US for China to lead new energy research
Chen Hudong is a pioneer in the simulation of fluid dynamics, which has applications for defence and other hi-tech industries.
4 Jan 2025 - 12:39AM
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China technology
How will new SMS partnership add to BeiDou’s Chinese user base?
China Telecom working with phone manufacturers to enable its 423 million mobile users to connect via satellites.
4 Dec 2024 - 5:30PM
China technology
China’s next-gen BeiDou satellite system to ramp up rivalry with US-based GPS
Existing BeiDou system, used in telecommunications, transport, and natural resource management, has also been expanding its use in developing countries.
29 Nov 2024 - 8:00PM
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China airliners
China’s C919 order backlog raises urgency for foreign-part acquisitions
Officials hope to eventually source hi-tech plane components domestically to drive industrial self-sufficiency, but for now overseas producers are essential.
20 Nov 2024 - 10:43AM
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China airliners
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China’s 4 commercial jets unboxed: from the rebranded C909 to a futuristic C939
More details about China’s home-grown passenger planes emerge at Zhuhai air show, with new sales and lofty aviation ambitions on display.
20 Nov 2024 - 10:49AM
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Hong Kong economy
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Sky’s the limit as Hong Kong enters the space age
Locally designed satellites launched into orbit is proof that city has a crucial role to play in China’s hi-tech future.
7 Oct 2024 - 4:30AM
Science
What time is it on the moon? China and the US are racing to decide
The space rivals are spearheading separate initiatives to create time standards that will be used to coordinate international lunar missions.
5 Oct 2024 - 8:30AM
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‘Fierce international competition’ has China upgrading major radio telescope
An array of 24 radio telescopes will be built around China’s FAST to help boost the massive telescope’s resolution.
26 Sep 2024 - 6:12PM
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