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1. Chinese algorithm boosts Nvidia GPU performance 800-fold in science computing
A high-performance algorithm that could solve complicated material design problems on consumer GPUs has been developed by Chinese researchers, achieving a groundbreaking 800-fold increase in speed over traditional methods.
2. Cyberattack on DeepSeek started in US: Chinese state media
A massive cyberattack targeted at China’s AI start-up DeepSeek in recent days originated in the US, according to China’s state broadcaster.
3. High-steaks challenge: how China feeds its huge, meat-hungry population

For decades, China has had to confront the challenge of feeding nearly one-fifth of the world’s population with less than one-tenth of its arable land. But that task has become even more daunting in recent years, as Chinese consumers increasingly adopt meat-heavy, Western-style diets that require far more resources to sustain.
4. US military says ‘unmanned hellscape’ strategy in Taiwan Strait is on track
The first iteration of drones, set to form part of America’s “unmanned hellscape” strategy to be used against China in a potential war in the Taiwan Strait, is on track to meet its August 2025 deadline, according to a US Navy official.
5. Chinese scientists create mice with 2 fathers using stem cell engineering

Chinese scientists have used embryonic stem cell engineering to create the first mice with two fathers to reach adulthood, which has also revealed a possible way to enhance the developmental potential of embryos.
6. China carmakers merit dumping probe and tariffs: Brazil auto industry group
A group representing about 25 American, European, Japanese and South Korean carmakers in Brazil on Wednesday urged the Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva administration to investigate China’s alleged dumping practices and slap tariffs on leading mainland auto brands BYD and Great Wall Motors.
7. Chinese scientist duo on team awarded for work in search of space-time ripples

Chinese researchers have received a prestigious award from the Royal Astronomical Society for their leading roles in efforts to detect nanohertz gravitational waves – or ultra-low-frequency ripples in space-time.


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China’s groundbreaking algorithm, cyberattack on DeepSeek: SCMP daily highlights

Scientists in China have developed an algorithm that could increase the speed of computations which could help a variety of sectors, including military and bridge design. Photo: AFP

Scientists in China have developed an algorithm that could increase the speed of computations which could help a variety of sectors, including military and bridge design. Photo: Shutterstock

Shoppers purchase beef at a supermarket in southeastern China. The country’s meat consumption has risen rapidly over the past decade. Photo: Getty Images

The scientists say their approach could improve the developmental outcomes of embryonic stem cells and cloned animals, “paving a promising path for the advancement of regenerative medicine”. Photo: Li et al, Cell Stem Cell/Handout via Reuters

Nanohertz gravitational waves are extremely low-frequency, with wavelengths spanning several light years. Photo: NANOGrav

Trump’s foreign aid halt rattles human rights, relief groups in Asia and their US partners

Boxes of relief items from the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in the Philippines in 2013. An executive order by President Donald Trump has suspended all foreign aid, pending review. Photo: Reuters 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio directed the suspension on Friday of all new funding commitments through the US State Department and USAID, with some exceptions. Photo: AFP 

“Soft power is a critical component of defending America and our values,” US Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, said. Photo: EPA-EFE

China’s Spring Festival Gala delivers rock ’n’ roll, robots and political messages

Robots share the stage with human dancers during CCTV’s Lunar New Year gala performance on Tuesday. Photo: Unitree

China’s ‘road-tripping auntie’ vows to keep going after divorce comes through

Su Min, 60, says she’s “rebuilding” herself and “stepping into a life of freedom and joy”. Photo: Weibo/微博＠50歲阿姨自駕遊

Su Min’s divorce certificate has come through. Photo: Weibo/微博＠50歲阿姨自駕遊

Su Min set off in a VW hatchback with a rooftop tent back in September 2020. Photo: Weibo/微博＠50歲阿姨自駕遊

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From a high-performance algorithm to Chinese consumers’ growing demand for meat, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage


From a high-performance algorithm to Chinese consumers’ growing demand for meat, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.


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China’s groundbreaking algorithm, cyberattack on DeepSeek: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From a high-performance algorithm to Chinese consumers’ growing demand for meat, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage

1. Chinese algorithm boosts Nvidia GPU performance 800-fold in science computing

From a high-performance algorithm to Chinese consumers’ growing demand for meat, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage