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Sea change: China narrows AI gap with US 3 years after ChatGPT shock
The turning point came when DeepSeek released its V3 and R1 models, which were on par with OpenAI’s GPT and Meta’s Llama models at the time.
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After The War
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How an American family’s wartime bond with China brings the countries together
13 Dec 2025 - 10:00PM
China’s Wang Yi urges UAE to help close free-trade deal with Gulf states bloc
13 Dec 2025 - 9:10PM
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Military
Is China testing drone subs that could threaten US west coast or Panama Canal?
Evidence points to the development of XXL vessels that provide a ‘low-risk’ option for attacking key sites, according to a US defence website.
13 Dec 2025 - 8:00PM
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Chinese underwater drones featured at a military parade in Beijing in September, but the new models may be twice their size. Photo: Handout
Politics
China marks Nanking massacre anniversary with warning against Japan’s militarism
Top Communist Party official says attempts to challenge post-war order are ‘doomed to failure’ as tensions with Tokyo flare.
13 Dec 2025 - 9:42PM
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Diplomacy
‘Concrete symbols’: China-built Ecowas HQ latest infrastructure gift to Africa
Beijing’s strategy to project influence through gifting prestigious presidential palaces and parliamentary buildings labelled ‘unique’.
13 Dec 2025 - 5:53PM
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Diplomacy
Beijing lodges protest after Taiwanese official’s reported secret Israel trip
Chinese embassy urges Israel to ‘correct its erroneous actions’ in response to reported visit by the island’s deputy foreign minister.
13 Dec 2025 - 5:46PM
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Francois Wu, Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister, delivers a speech at the Berlin Security Conference in Germany on November 19. Photo: CNA
Science
China’s green tech revolution will outlast geopolitics: Arif Aga
Low costs, not geopolitics, will drive the global energy transition in the long run, industry consultant says.
13 Dec 2025 - 6:44PM
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China Economy
Forging ahead: China’s copper heartland vows to build US$28 billion empire
Shandong province plans to create a world-class smelting hub by 2027 to secure supply chains for the strategic metal as prices sizzle.
13 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
Politics
China’s fake name scandal sparks warnings about government credibility and graft
Construction bids, social security card records and university lists among public documents found to feature imaginary people.
13 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM
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How China is building a great green wall to protect itself from desertification
In 2024, China completed a 3,050km green belt that surrounds the Taklamakan, the country’s second largest desert.
13 Dec 2025 - 9:44AM
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Science
US green tech retreat echoes mistake of China’s Qing dynasty before collapse
While Washington pulls back on climate, Beijing is making it possible for developing nations to leapfrog into a cleaner energy era.
13 Dec 2025 - 7:07AM
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Europe
EU fears China’s role in Russia’s war on Ukraine is deepening
Multiple sources confirm increase in Beijing backing before China-Russia ties are discussed by ministers from the EU’s 27 members on Monday.
13 Dec 2025 - 2:56AM
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EU targets China’s Shein and Temu with new fees on low-value parcels
Tariffs’ impact may be limited given the Chinese e-commerce companies’ extensive warehouse and logistics networks across Europe.
13 Dec 2025 - 3:54AM
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Science
Race for AI space centres: why the US goes all in after China makes first move
Beijing and Washington battle for tech domination with next-gen plans to launch supercomputers into orbit and transform global connectivity.
12 Dec 2025 - 11:00PM
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The push to deploy AI into orbit is a strategic gambit with far-reaching consequences for national security and economic dominance. Photo: Shutterstock
China
Japan, US defence chiefs discuss China; Mexico’s tariffs: SCMP daily highlights
From Trump and Modi’s phone call to scientists addressing implant rejection with a soft brain chip, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
12 Dec 2025 - 9:15PM
Science
How China left the US years behind in sixth-generation jet race
Experience and skill in building stealth fighter jets is crucial to get the competitive edge on rivals, says lead designer Yang Shuifeng.
12 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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Diplomacy
How a Beijing-Tokyo chill over Taiwan could solidify Takaichi’s power
With no quick thaw in sight after Japanese leader’s remarks, analysts suggest the China rift could translate into an ‘ironic’ outcome.
26 Nov 2025 - 4:37PM
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Speculation has grown that Japan’s new prime minister could tighten her hold on power should relations between Beijing and Tokyo remain frosty. Photo: Kyodo
Global Economy
What economic cards will China play with Japan? Analysts see dilemma in the row
Beijing seen balancing need to retaliate against Tokyo with risk of alienating foreign investors; experts expect cautious strategy.
26 Nov 2025 - 12:09AM
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Diplomacy
Trump’s calls with Xi and Takaichi hint he won’t let Taiwan derail Beijing ties
US president’s conversations with Chinese and Japanese leaders suggest Washington is engaged in a delicate balancing act, analysts say.
25 Nov 2025 - 9:57PM
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Diplomacy
Why China took Japan criticism to UN twice but did not raise it at G20
Analysts say Beijing views the UN as a platform to ‘anchor’ its position on Taiwan, particularly because it offers a wider reach.
25 Nov 2025 - 9:29PM
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