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Analysis of samples from patients with pancreatic, breast and colorectal cancers showed cells that act as the “intelligence agents” of the immune system can become severely depleted as the tumour progresses. Sildenafil is able to reverse the process, the research team says. Photo: Shutterstock
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Chinese study uncovers cancer-fighting potential of impotence drugs like Viagra

Researchers find medication used to treat erectile dysfunction can also boost key anti-tumour immune cells.

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Artificial intelligence

Meta’s AI lab is stacked with Chinese talent, drawing attention back home

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Science

Can China’s brain tech make Elon’s Neuralink open-skull surgery out of date?

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China technology

Video | How Hangzhou’s ‘six little dragons’ built China’s newest Silicon Valley

Six tech start-ups have boosted the international prestige of Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, and reshaped the geography of Chinese innovation.

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How Hangzhou’s ‘six little dragons’ built new Chinese tech hub
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Chinese researcher pathogen case ‘politicised’, risks further US talent exodus

Arrest of researcher for alleged smuggling of ‘agroterrorism weapon’ risks further damage to US-China collaboration.

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China manufacturing

More than a show: China’s robot fights offer ringside view of tech advancements

China’s humanoid robotic firms are looking to KO the competition, and what they learn in the ring looks to advance the robotics industry by leaps and bounds.

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Can China’s new stealth tech challenge Trump’s Golden Dome?

Chinese scientists develop new material which could prevent a proposed US missile defence system using infrared and microwave detection.

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A military ship or aircraft radar showing scan results with multiple targets detected. Photo: Shutterstock Images
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Chinese algorithm beats veteran human controller in FPV drone race

Chinese research team enables drones to perform high-risk and sophisticated aerobatic manoeuvres with a 100 per cent success rate.

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Malaysia

Asian Angle | Will Malaysia gravitate further towards China in ‘new golden era’ of ties?

A flurry of agreements signed during the Chinese president’s visit last month signals Malaysia’s economic pivot towards Beijing.

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Artificial intelligence

How China’s ‘Fantastic Four’ are reshaping the global tech landscape

China’s new generation of tech tsars were born after the country began its ‘reform and opening up’ phase.

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DeepSeek

Ne Zha 2 and DeepSeek trailblazers inspire Chinese looking for brighter future

‘The AI leap was achieved under the chip export sanction of the US … It convinced me that diligent and smart Chinese people can make things happen’.

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Audiences attend the North American premiere of Ne Zha 2 in Los Angeles on February 8, 2025. Photo: Xinhua
Science

Another DeepSeek moment? China’s kung fu bot goes open source

China’s robotics race is whirling ahead – and it could give martial arts masters a run for their money.

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DeepSeek

As DeepSeek knock-offs flourish, China curbs false trademarks

China rejects dozens of trademark applications for the name DeepSeek, as Hong Kong sees questionable companies bearing the start-up’s name.

Artificial intelligence

AI’s new frontier: PolyU scientist sees domain-specific models as the future

Former Alibaba scientist Yang Hongxia is at the forefront of an effort to evolve AI beyond DeepSeek’s breakthroughs.

Specialised AI models that excel in fields such as biomedicine could be the next big thing in the industry. Photo: Shutterstock
China technology

Home of DeepSeek, Black Myth: Wukong, can Hangzhou rival Shenzhen’s tech crown?

Shenzhen, long the heart of China’s tech industry, may have a new rival as Hangzhou’s companies take centre stage. Will they compete or collaborate?

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Chinese in Musk’s Grok squad line up against China in race for AI supremacy

Media in China is taking notice of the large number of key developers, researchers and scientists born and educated in China at work in US.

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China technology

China’s universities get students up to speed on DeepSeek with new AI classes

The domestic start-up’s runaway success has led some higher education institutions to create course programming on applications of its AI model.

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China youth embrace annual Disneyland passes for study breaks, relaxation rides

An education expert suggests that theme parks can inspire joy and motivation in young learners.

Chinese youth purchase annual passes to Disneyland for study breaks, enjoying fun rides to unwind. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
DeepSeek

China’s new Silicon Valley? DeepSeek boosts Hangzhou’s tech standing

Six Hangzhou start-ups are bringing more international prestige to the hometown of Alibaba and reshaping the geography of Chinese innovation.

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China education

Are China’s rural poor losing faith in education’s power to transform lives?

Farmers are turning away from educating their children beyond compulsory schooling, a gap that could lead to a human capital crisis.

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DeepSeek

DeepSeek founder gets hero’s welcome in Lunar New Year hometown visit

Liang Wenfeng’s hometown in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, is now a tourist attraction based on its DeepSeek connection, local reports say.

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DeepSeek founder and chief executive Liang Wenfeng. Photo: Weibo
Artificial intelligence

Explainer | How start-up DeepSeek emerged as the unlikely game changer in US-China AI war

From visionary founder Liang Wenfeng to a young team of dedicated scientists, DeepSeek is taking the road less traveled in AI.

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DeepSeek’s team of young scientists is made up almost exclusively of Chinese nationals from some of the top schools in the country. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

Will rise of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek tilt the balance in US-China tech war?

After the company took tech world by surprise with powerful, low-cost AI model, new questions are raised about US containment strategy.

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Space

China’s race to the moon to take private sector robots on Chang’e-8 mission

Two AI-controlled lunar rovers in 2028 launch set to mark the first time a Chinese tech subcontractor plays a key role in a space mission.

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Artificial intelligence

Beijing puts spotlight on China’s new face of AI, DeepSeek’s Liang Wenfeng

Liang’s participation at Monday’s meeting with China’s premier reflects start-up DeepSeek’s growing prominence in the AI industry.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang, left, listens to DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng at a meeting in Beijing on January 20, 2025. Photo: CCTV
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China names lunar crater after Manhattan Project physicist Chien-Shiung Wu

Chinese-American scientist was dubbed the ‘first lady of physics’, but her contributions to her native land remain shrouded in mystery.

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Chien-Shiung Wu visited China many times from the 1970s onwards to lecture and promote physics research and education. Photo: Wikipedia
Artificial intelligence

China’s AI disrupter DeepSeek bets on ‘young geniuses’ to take on US giants

DeepSeek prefers to hire new graduates, or those early in their AI career, in line with the company’s preference for ability over experience.

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