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The latest news on South China Sea territorial disputes. The contrasting claims have been an ongoing point of contention among several countries including China, Brunei, Vietnam and the Philippines.
LATEST China Science NEWS

Swedish chip expert Henry Homayoun Radamson dies in China of ‘sudden illness’

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Henry Homayoun Radamson died of a “sudden illness” in Shanghai last month. Photo: Handout

Chinese script evolved like a living organism driven by natural selection: study

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Researchers say Chinese characters combine core structural components, like sun, moon and human, following an evolutionary pattern shaped by frequency of use. Photo: Shutterstock

Chip expert Chen Ye joins China’s Zhejiang University – as it overtakes Harvard

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Zhejiang University has been named the world’s top academic institution by the Nature Index. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese map of South China Sea floor has ‘twice the resolution’ of Western ones

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Chinese researchers have developed maps of ocean terrain in claimed waters including the South China Sea, using methods up to five times more accurate than global models. Photo: Shutterstock

Arthritis drug restores 100% hair on 1 in 5 alopecia patients in global trial

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Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease, where the body’s own immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles. Photo: Shutterstock
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Troops from the Philippines, Britain, the US, Japan and South Korea take part in a military exercise in the Philippines in 2023. Photo: Philippine Marine Corps / Handout
The Philippines

UK-Philippines troop deal to boost Nato’s South China Sea reach

If finalised, the UK would be the fourth Nato member to reach a deal with the Philippines allowing troops to train on each other’s soil.

Accidents and disasters in China

‘Unprecedented’ path: revived Typhoon Saudel eastern and southern China

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Mainland China

Hong Kong keeps T1 signal in force as storm edges closer to Guangdong coast

Science

Chinese map of South China Sea floor has ‘twice the resolution’ of Western ones

More than two decades of effort sees Chinese researchers develop maps of ocean terrain up to five times more accurate than global models.

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Chinese researchers have developed maps of ocean terrain in claimed waters including the South China Sea, using methods up to five times more accurate than global models. Photo: Shutterstock
Singapore

Small state, big agenda: Singapore prepares to steer Asean through crisis

The city state takes the helm on Asean’s 60th anniversary amid civil war, tariff threats and rising global tensions.

Shanghai

Could joint oil and gas projects ease Beijing-Manila South China Sea tensions?

China and the Philippines could build trust by cooperating in ‘low-sensitivity’ areas such as energy and the environment, analysts say.

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Asean

Opinion | Why Southeast Asia isn’t buying the US’ offer of ‘flexible realism’

Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby talked up US partnerships with Asean nations during his trip to the region, but Washington’s actions contradict its ‘Asia first’ rhetoric.

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US-China relations

What China can do to secure trade routes in its coming high-seas struggle with US

Di Dongsheng argues it could take three decades for China to dominate access to ports, straits, canals and shipping lanes around the world.

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The Philippines

Philippines’ rising military pensions risk triggering budget ‘time bomb’

The surge in pensions may weaken the country’s push to buy modern military assets to strengthen its deterrence.

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SCMP Highlights

‘Smart’ diabetes probiotic; China’s missile AI tracker: 7 science highlights

From a proposed South China Sea robotic fortress to HIV cases at Wuhan port, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

To create a “smart” probiotic that manages diabetes, Chinese scientists implanted a protein that acts like a glucose detector and the gene that encodes GLP-1 into bacteria. Photo: Handout
Malaysia

‘I want to survive’: Malaysian commando adrift in South China Sea for 15 hours

The seaman was the last of six navy special forces personnel to be rescued after they missed their landing site and ended up in the sea.

A school of fish swims over a large table coral in the waters off the coast of Malaysia’s Sabah state on June 7. Photo: Anadolu/Getty Images
US-China relations

Trump pick Darline Graham wins election despite struggling over Taiwan question

The political newcomer wins Republican Senate nomination after failing to answer questions about South China Sea issues.

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The Philippines

Philippines to expand military drone fleet as South China Sea tensions rise

Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro has pitched a 6.3 per cent budget increase to fund the advanced drones and warships.

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The Philippines

Has Philippines’ Marcos missed his chance to stop the Dutertes?

Analysts say Marcos’ strategy of ‘accommodation over confrontation’ allowed the Duterte camp time to regroup and rebuild its political base.

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr during the Foreign Correspondents’ Association of the Philippines forum at a hotel in Manila on August 14. Photo: AFP
Asean

Opinion | How China can turn its ‘blue cradle’ into a bridge with Southeast Asia

A jointly governed, tiered South China Sea ocean data framework would transform knowledge of a contested sea into stewardship of a shared one.

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
Malaysia

Exclusive | Malaysia fears military ‘miscalculation’ near Sabah amid US-China rivalry

Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin says any escalation in areas close to Malaysia could have wider implications for its security.

Hong Kong weather

Observatory keeps eye on low-pressure area, to consider issuing T1 over weekend

Forecaster says area of low pressure over northern part of South China Sea is moving westward and edging closer to Hainan.

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China-Philippines relations

China to build monitoring station near disputed Scarborough Shoal

Beijing’s ecological initiatives around the South China Sea flashpoint have been a growing source of tension with Manila and Washington.

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Scarborough Shoal, a contested South China Sea hotspot, has been declared a “national nature reserve” by Beijing. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

Is South China Sea warship breakdown a sign US is ‘taxing reserve capacity’?

After USS Benfold lost power for four days last month, analysts say prolonged operations in the Middle East could be taking a toll.

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Science

Chinese coastguard proposes turning South China Sea isles into robotic fortress

Paper details autonomous defence system of air, sea and underwater drones to counter growing threat of uncrewed swarm attacks.

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The Philippines

Is Philippines’ aim to become an arms exporter like India overly ambitious?

The timeline for the Philippines to develop self-reliance in defence is long, while the political will may be lacking, analysts say.

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The Indian Army’s BrahMos missile launcher on display during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26. Photo: Reuters
China-Philippines relations

Beijing and Manila clash over arrests of ‘illegal’ workers as tensions worsen

Manila rejects criticism of defence chief – who accused China of ‘squid tactics’ – just as president indicated he wanted to ‘reset’ ties.

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Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr said Beijing’s approach was a “classic squid tactic – disinformation through avoidance”. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong weather

Heatwave to persist in Hong Kong before thunderstorms set in midweek

Very hot weather warning remains in force, with temperatures to reach 35 degrees on Sunday and Monday.

Australia

Cable ties: Australia urged to lead Indo-Pacific in protecting subsea links

Australia should treat cable resilience not only as a domestic security issue but also as a shared regional project, analysts say.

The Philippines

Beijing issues ecological report to solidify South China Sea claims amid US row

In new assessment, China blames Philippines for environmental harm and coral loss at disputed Sandy Cay and Second Thomas Shoal.

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Live coral coverage at Sandy Cay in the South China Sea has plummeted by nearly 70 per cent compared with 2016 levels, according to a Chinese ecological report. Photo: Handout
US-China relations

From TikTok to war weariness, a new generation of Americans’ view of China

On US college campuses, a generation shaped by China’s rise is challenging the assumptions behind Washington’s approach to Beijing.

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Students on US university campuses are increasingly questioning the long-held assumptions behind Washington’s China policy, according to their professors. Photo: TNS
The Philippines

Philippines’ Marcos sees progress on China oil deal despite maritime row

The president also confirms for the first time a ‘provisional understanding’ with China over the resupply of WWII warship Sierra Madre.

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China's military weapons

Could new transport-tanker capability boost PLA power past first island chain?

Convertible Y-20B aircraft give PLA Air Force operational flexibility to project power deeper into the western Pacific.

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