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Latest news on research and breakthroughs by Chinese scientists, as the country ramps up investment in science and innovation as part of its ambitions to become a world-leading power by 2035, and other developments worldwide.
“If China goes net zero, it is the only country that makes a difference to everyone around the planet,” climate scientist Benjamin Horton said. Photo: EPA-EFE
Mainland China

Why this earth scientist sees China as ‘the great hope’ for climate research

Benjamin Horton, the new dean of CityU’s energy and environment school, points to funding, advances in green tech and government support.

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Mainland China

Japanese archaeologist’s appointment at Sichuan University draws online ire

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Mainland China

Chinese firm launches ‘unhackable’ quantum cryptography system

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Diplomacy

Opinion | By eroding US soft power, Trump is ceding the contest to China

Trump 2.0 has boosted China’s charm offensive, making its assertive foreign policy and unapologetic authoritarianism look less threatening.

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Mainland China

Nobel physicist Giorgio Parisi takes up complexity sciences post in China

The Italian researcher will be based at Beihang University’s Hangzhou campus in Zhejiang province.

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Mainland China

Chinese gyroscope may make navigation more stable for aircraft, ships, oil rigs

The device – which uses hollow optical fibres – achieved ‘world record measurement accuracy’, according to researchers that developed it.

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China's space programme

New strain of bacteria found on China’s Tiangong space station

The microbe developed in a cabin and its discovery could have important implications for the future of space travel.

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The microbe was collected during the Shenzhou-15 mission. Photo: CCTV

China’s plasma drive can nearly double high-altitude drone efficiency: study

Tests by Chinese scientists show that plasma excitation tech can boost performance of high-altitude drones, allowing them to fly longer.

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Mainland China

The Chinese chemists turning science into fortunes

Chinese chemistry professor Fan Daidi has synthesised collagen into a commercial success.

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Mainland China

Chinese scientists seek to turn old rocket artillery into precise plane-killer

Technological upgrades to make rocket artillery capable of striking aerial targets may rewrite the rules of warfare.

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China’s defence university scientists test the Sky Star-2 ground-to-air rocket artillery in August 2022. Credit: National University of Defence Technology
Hong Kong

This week in PostMag: HK’s underground ballroom scene and Chinese fine dining

From Lin Zihan’s innovative approach at Wild Yeast in Hangzhou to the art of voguing, identity and cultural shifts are themes explored this week.

Mother Wan Sassy Savage of the Kiki House of Sassy Savage strikes a pose for the cover of this week’s print issue. Photo: Eugene Chan
History

Wu Chien-shiung, the Chinese scientist who helped make America’s atomic bomb

From a young girl in a small village near Shanghai to one of the most consequential physicists of the 20th century, Wu was often overlooked.

History

Genes whisper ancient tales of longest human migration out of Asia

DNA analysis helps researchers unlock mysteries of indigenous groups who crossed prehistoric land bridge to western hemisphere.

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China has world’s fastest rising number of dementia cases

The number of cases doubled globally in 30 years, but in China it rose threefold, according to a study that warned the problem may get worse.

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The number of dementia cases in China reached 17 million in 2021, but could rise to 115 million by 2050. Photo: Shutterstock

Horses were running between Asia, North America 50,000 years ago: study

Fossils of ancient horses named after Chinese city near where they were unearthed found to have mixed Eurasian and American ancestries.

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A study has shown that wild horses ran between Asia and North America 20,000 years ago. Credit: Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary
Aviation

Chinese student Xu Yang breaks ‘impossible’ microdrone world speed record

With help from other drone speedsters, Xu comes up with his own 3D-printed propellers for his superfast small quadcopter.

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Space

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.

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United States

Exclusive | China to offer attractive pay to entice Chinese-born researchers to leave US

Chinese institutions are offering large salary packages to entice scientists hit by funding cuts and persistent scrutiny in the United States.

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China is bringing in incentive schemes with big salaries to lure Chinese scientists back from the US. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Focus

Prestige vs progress: what stops China’s researchers from chasing big new ideas?

Bogged down by an incentive system favouring titles over innovation, young scientists struggle for academic support amid Beijing’s self-reliance push.

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United States

Opinion | 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.

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China and Russia sign nuclear reactor deal to fuel lunar research station

Agreement energises plans for joint base, setting stage for long-term human presence on the moon.

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A video screenshot shows a concept for a joint China-Russia International Lunar Research Station. The base is part of China’s larger plan to establish a permanent human presence on the moon, supported by future crewed lunar missions. Photo: CNSA
Russia

China reveals tech ‘breakthrough’ behind Pakistan’s hypersonic strike on India

Chinese missiles were used by Pakistan to destroy an Indian air defence system last week in what is believed to be their first combat use.

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Pakistan’s military claims it destroyed an Indian air defence system in Punjab using Chinese hypersonic missiles fired from a JF-17 fighter jet. Photo: Handout
Climate change

Could dinosaurs walk on massive glaciers? Oyster fossil offers clue

‘Reductions in Arctic and Antarctic ice are expected to continue, potentially leading to completely ice-free polar regions’: paper.

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Space

China eyes 300-satellite constellation for ultra-high-resolution surveillance

Chutian project aims to establish 300-satellite network offering continuous global coverage with a range of imaging types.

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Pakistan

As easy as ABC? How Pakistan unified radars, jets and warning aircraft

Chinese defence industry report says intelligent systems and not firepower superiority are now the deciding factors.

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Pakistan integrated Awacs aircraft into its air combat system. Photo: AFP
Music

East coast vs west coast beats, but this time it’s African chimps

Chimpanzees don’t just drum with distinct rhythms but have their own signature styles, a new study of apes in East and West Africa finds.

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In this photo provided by researchers, a wild adult male chimpanzee makes a pant-hoot call while rocking and stomping on a tree as part of a dominance display in the Budongo Forest of Uganda in Februay 2019. (Adrian Soldati via AP)
China's space programme

China-led study finds sign of liquid water in Mars

Scientists using data from Nasa’s InSight lander find mysterious zone they say is best explained by a layer of water-saturated rock.

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Hong Kong

Why are world’s top mathematicians choosing China? HKU expert offers insights

University of Hong Kong academic says efforts to encourage more innovative thinking as well as heavy investment are finally bearing fruit.

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