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Tsinghua University says it’s using AI-assisted teaching in a pilot programme run across 117 courses. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence

In push to develop AI, more courses and projects emerge at Chinese universities

Among them, Tsinghua will enrol 150 students at a new academy to ‘cultivate talent in fields that integrate AI with other disciplines’.

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Science

The landmark Chinese AI system ‘thinking like a top expert cardiologist’

Two Sessions 2025

‘Two sessions’ 2025: China can look back on 5 years of gains at expense of US

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Ukraine war

China’s media plays up Russian response to Trump-Zelensky White House clash

Online commenters say outburst reveals dangers of relying on the US for security.

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The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday resulted in a minerals deal being called off. Photo: Reuters
SCMP Highlights

China’s missile breakthrough, Unitree’s Wang Xingxing: 7 science highlights

From a breakthrough that could impact modern warfare to a new bat coronavirus, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

China-Germany relations

China eager to engage with Germany to boost EU ties after Merz election win

Beijing is projecting itself as a reliable force to help inject ‘new vitality’ into China-EU relations as transatlantic relations wobble.

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Artificial intelligence

DeepSeek spurs embrace of open-source AI ecosystem at Shanghai industry event

Developers at the Global Developer Conference committed to open-source AI model development, touting its advantages after DeepSeek’s success.

Humanoid robots play football at the Global Developer Conference, an AI event held in Shanghai. Photo: Handout
SCMP Highlights

China’s missile breakthrough, PhD refugees from US: 5 weekend reads you missed

From a missile breakthrough for China to Bali being urged to attract bigger spenders, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Science

America’s loss, China’s gain: Chinese universities welcome PhD refugees from US

As the US cuts funding and suspends graduate admissions, China’s leading educational institutions are offering new academic pathways.

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US-China relations

Will Trump’s bureaucracy overhaul free up resources for US to compete with China?

Foreign aid freeze and policy chaos could undermine soft power, but changes may put Washington in better position in rivalry with Beijing.

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Science

Chinese scientists develop ‘injection’ to make lithium-ion batteries last longer

Repair technology could significantly extend the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries found in electric vehicles and smartphones.

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Lithium-ion batteries are key components of modern phones and electric vehicles. Photo: Shutterstock Images
China's population

As rising costs hit health insurance funds, how can China stem the bloodletting?

What happens when China’s ageing population meets a rising reluctance among healthy people to pay for voluntary insurance?

Biomedicine: Companies

Hong Kong biotech start-up Alephoson eyes global trial for eye-drug delivery

Hong Kong biotech start-up works with university partners to conduct global clinical trials studying prevalent eye diseases.

US-China relations

Will Donald Trump’s new US sovereign wealth fund take aim at Chinese assets?

Analysts caution the recently authorised fund could compete with Chinese state investment or buy overseas holdings like TikTok.

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US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order authorising the creation of a sovereign wealth fund. Photo: AFP
DeepSeek

World’s top AI brains debate if DeepSeek’s model is a game changer

Experts weigh in on how quickly China is catching up on the US in AI, as DeepSeek takes an open-source approach.

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DeepSeek has been making waves in the global AI community. Photo: Reuters
DeepSeek

Alibaba offers DeepSeek on cloud service after Microsoft, Amazon and Huawei

Alibaba Cloud users can log into its PAI Model Gallery, where DeepSeek’s latest models and ‘distilled’ versions of these products are found.

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Artificial intelligence

Lunar New Year travellers try to outsmart algorithms for cheaper fares

Concerns of algorithm abuse, such as unfair pricing targeting different demographics, have prompted users to try creative solutions.

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US-China relations

What will it take for China to produce the next DeepSeek-style disrupter?

China is likely to produce more ‘technological surprises’, but an open innovation ecosystem is critical for gaining AI edge, analysts say.

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Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has topped the free download charts in app stores in both China and the US. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

How Trump’s team could use ideology as a weapon in its rivalry with China

Less talk about human rights and a continuing divergence of political ideologies could create two global spheres of influence, analysts say.

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US-China relations

What does China have to do with Marco Rubio’s trip to Latin America?

The new US secretary of state is departing from recent precedent by not making Asia his first overseas destination.

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Science

Study finds that reliance on AI could harm critical thinking in young people

More than 650 people took part in the research, with the results suggesting a link between usage and lower cognitive abilities.

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According to a study involving more than 650 people in Britain, the use of artificial intelligence appeared to be linked to lower critical thinking skills. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

University of Michigan ends Chinese partnership amid pressure from US lawmakers

Shanghai Jiao Tong University has been accused of playing a ‘critical role’ in the Communist Party’s military-civil fusion strategy.

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The chair of the US House committee on China has said the University of Michigan made the right decision. Photo: Shutterstock
Harnessing technology in the attention economy

Attention is the new gold, but how to mine it

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China technology

Chinese software firm Yonyou picks former senior SAP executive as new president

Huang Chenhong is the latest multinational veteran to join China’s tech sector, as these firms scale back operations on the mainland.

China-Germany relations

Will Merz’s tough talk on China fizzle out if he becomes leader of Germany?

With opposition leader Friedrich Merz likely to be Germany’s next chancellor, experts weigh in on whether his tough China stance will hold.

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Friedrich Merz has advocated for improved coordination with major European allies to rethink ties with China. Photo: dpa
Science

World-leading China-trained maths talent is on the horizon: Shing-Tung Yau

The former Harvard professor says top researchers will attract more of their kind, creating a virtuous cycle.

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Shanghai will be the permanent home of the International Congress of Chinese Mathematicians. Photo: Xinhua via AP
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.

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US-China relations

Trump’s first 100 days: can Beijing stop downwards spiral in US-China ties?

Early contact with new administration seen as an important ‘window of opportunity’ for Beijing to help set the course of future relations.

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