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FBI raids on Chinese-American scientist revives China Initiative fears

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Wang Xiaofeng, who was named a distinguished member by the Association for Computing Machinery in 2021, joined Indiana University Bloomington as an assistant professor in 2004 after receiving his PhD in computer engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. Photo: Handout

Trending in China

Shock as teen surrogate gives birth to twins for Chinese man, receives US$124,000

There has been a wave of public outrage in China after it emerged that a man paid a teenage girl US$124,000 to bear surrogate twins for him. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Americas

Venezuela received first high-level criminal among US deportees

Venezuelan migrants deported from the US look out from an aircraft as they arrive in Maiquetia, Venezuela. Photo: Reuters

Military

Eye in the sky captures China’s Fujian aircraft carrier practising manoeuvres

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One of the images that was posted on social media and purports to show China’s Fujian aircraft carrier being put through its paces during its latest sea trials. Photo: Weibo / 单手搓核弹

Science

From underdog to genius: Yale computer scientist Sun Huanbo returns to China

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Computer scientist Sun Huanbo has taken up a position at Peking University. Photo: Peking University
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Opinion | Cartoonist Harry Harrison’s humorous takes on Hong Kong in March

Discover SCMP Harry’s View as our veteran cartoonist casts his satirical eye over Hong Kong’s political, social and economic landscape in March.

Singapore

Singaporeans rediscover China, what Duterte’s downfall means: 7 Asia highlights

China woos neighbours, smartest coal mine ever built: SCMP daily highlights

Earthquake rescue, China’s quiet supersonic jet, rugby sevens: 5 weekend reads

From rescuers in quake-hit Myanmar to China’s new quiet supersonic jet, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

A view of a damaged pagoda following an earthquake in Naypyidaw, Myanmar on March 29, 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE
2025 Myanmar earthquake

Myanmar quake hits China, Panama Canal intervention risk: SCMP daily highlights

From a massive earthquake to trade war turns and the F-47 jet, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

Chiang Kai-shek’s great grandson, Coldplay ticketing mess: 7 highlights

From a cross-straits move to Coldplay’s ticketing mess, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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China finds gold jackpot, US ‘has lost its way’: SCMP daily highlights

From an American economist lambasting the US to China’s major gold find, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

China may have found two massive deposits of gold using advanced technology. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese woman’s ‘immense’ pain, ‘muscle grandma’: 5 trending stories

From a student chasing down a phone thief in Italy to robots for rent in China, after here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Signal chat fiasco, China’s birth subsidies: SCMP daily highlights

From a Chinese drone conquering Earth’s deepest point to the impact of birth subsidies, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

China’s deep-sea cable cutter, next-gen drones: 7 science highlights

From China’s powerful deep-sea cable cutter to an AI-run fentanyl detector, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

A new device built by Chinese engineers can cut through undersea communications cables. Photo: Shutterstock

Trump-hit Europe eyes Beijing, China’s radical rocket: SCMP daily highlights

From European countries moving towards Beijing to Taiwan ousting controversial influencers, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (left) and EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency Maros Sefcovic are seen before a debate on “European Council meetings and European Security” at the European Parliament in France on March 11. Photo: EPA-EFE
Malaysia

Thais reject ‘dark skin’ stigma, Singapore payouts: 7 Asia highlights

From Singapore offering unemployment payouts to a slap heard around Malaysia, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

China’s deep-sea cable cutter, Gen Z’s cosmetic cravings: 5 weekend reads

From China’s potentially game-changing device to a chef’s push to preserve traditions, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

US military cuts, Norwegian diplomat eyes China ties: SCMP daily highlights

From the sighting of one of China’s new stealth jets to blogger Sima Nan’s tax evasion fine, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

A proposal to stop expanding US Forces Japan aligns with Donald Trump’s push for allies to spend more on their defence. Photo: Reuters

Chinese satellites seen ‘dogfighting’, Ramadan clash in Malaysia: 7 highlights

From Chinese satellites being seen ‘dogfighting’ to a clash during Ramadan in Malaysia, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

A Shiyan-24C experimental satellite is launched from a sea platform in 2024. The satellite is among those seen “dogfighting in space”, according to the USSF. Photo: Handout

China solves issue that halted Musk, moon telescope plan: SCMP daily highlights

From Chinese engineers succeeding where Musk failed to global robot wars heating up, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Woman dies waiting for husband, China’s automated noodles: 5 trending stories

From a fully automated noodle shop in Shenzhen to a Chinese boy’s message to his mum, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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China’s hypersonic defence, engineer gets death penalty: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing’s summit for key global business leaders to an engineer being sentenced to death, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

HQ-19 surface-to-air missile weapon system is seen during the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, in November 2023. Photo: AFP
Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla banks on Model Y, China’s CATL to see strong growth: 7 EV reads

From an expectation of strong growth for China’s CATL to Zeekr challenging BMW and Mercedes, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

Trump says Xi will visit US, Taiwan holds combat drills: SCMP daily highlights

From Trump’s remarks on Xi to calls for wider social safety net in China, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Ex-adult star raises eyebrows in Malaysia, Duterte’s arrest: 7 Asia highlights

From Duterte’s arrest in Philippines to Singapore banning a Malaysian coffee brand, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Japanese former adult film star Rae Lil Black has drawn both praise for her apparent embrace of Islam and scepticism over her past. Photos: Instagram / Facebook / Rae Lil Black

China’s plan to boost spending, radical cancer treatment: SCMP daily highlights

From China’s new policy to boost consumer spending to a pioneering cancer treatment, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Shoppers walk along Nanjing Road in central Shanghai. China is striving to boost consumption amid a slowing economy. Photo: Shutterstock
Africa

Hong Kong Labubu’s origin, China’s US$1 trillion reserve fund: 5 weekend reads

From China’s US$1 trillion reserve fund to Hong Kong Labubu’s origin, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Chinese student visas, ultra-long-lasting battery: SCMP daily highlights

From a joint call to end sanctions in Iran to the world’s first 3D-printed male sex organ, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

China-Europe rail link, Princeton nuclear physicist: SCMP’s 7 highlights

From falling traffic on China-Europe rail link to a Princeton nuclear physicist’s big move, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

The China-Europe Railway Express has been disrupted by a series of Russian goods seizures in recent months, causing many companies to lose confidence in the service. Photo: Xinhua

Beijing’s space milestone, Karoline Leavitt’s China fans: SCMP daily highlights

From China’s push to develop a commercial space industry to a Great Green Wall in Africa, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

At 27 years old, Karoline Leavitt is the youngest White House press secretary in history. Photo: EPA-EFE

Chinese influencer dies at 24, DeepSeek founder’s hometown: 5 trending stories

From a ‘love nest’ scam to DeepSeek founder’s hometown becoming a tourist hotspot, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

China summons Walmart bosses, AI vs human fighter pilots: SCMP daily highlights

From Chinese officials meeting Walmart representatives to AI’s ability in aerial dogfights, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

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