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1. China calls for all stakeholders to be part of Ukraine peace talks
Beijing welcomed the coming peace talks on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine initiated by the United States, China’s top envoy to the United Nations said on Monday, adding that “all stakeholders” should be involved.
2. How DeepSeek could give China the soft power edge it’s looking for
Since its rapid rise, the Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek has faced considerable scrutiny from some Western countries but that is unlikely to be the case in the Global South where observers say it offers great potential.
3. How Chinese engineers used bamboo in the world’s longest sea bridge, and more

Chinese scientists have been working on new technologies to make stronger and more durable bamboo-based materials for large-scale infrastructure, reinforcing the country’s position as a leader in the emerging eco-friendly industry.
4. Has Xi Jinping brought China’s private sector back into the fold?
When President Xi Jinping brought together China’s most prominent entrepreneurs for a high-profile symposium, markets and industry observers the world over were watching. Speculation was rife in the lead-up to the meeting over which government officials would attend, which business leaders would be invited and what would be discussed. Now, with the symposium concluded, those questions have answers.
5. China alleges military veteran shared secrets with foreign espionage agencies
China’s top counterspy agency has announced the arrest of a military veteran suspected of helping a foreign agency spy on Chinese military secrets. The ministry said the arrest operation involved uncovering a fake identity and capture in dangerous terrain.
6. China to ‘ensure cost outweighs gains’ in any new South China Sea case: expert

As Manila mulls launching a second high-profile arbitration case against Beijing over the South China Sea, Beijing may not sit idle this time and has “more diverse” tools to use in its response, according to a leading Chinese maritime expert.
7. Chinese and Australian militaries revive suspended talks as tensions escalate
The Chinese and Australian militaries resumed high-level annual defence talks that had been suspended for years, reviving an important channel for security dialogues amid escalating tensions in the Asia-Pacific. The 23rd China-Australia Defence Strategic Dialogue took place in Beijing on Monday, marking the first such talks since 2019.


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Ukraine peace talks, China’s durable bamboo: SCMP daily highlights

Servicemen of the 32nd Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on February 6, 2025. Photo: Reuters 

Bamboo is known for its rapid growth and high strength. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Wu Shicun, founder of the National Institute for South China Sea Studies, says China will have a different strategy and tools if Manila launches another arbitration case regarding Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea. Photo: Xinhua

India’s challenge amid USAID freeze, young women swipe left on romance: 7 Asia highlights

South Korean women carry flags reading “Feminist” as they march during a rally in Seoul to mark International Women’s Day in March 2024. Photo: AFP


Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May 4 is hit by Chinese coastguard water cannon blasts as it tries to enter the Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin Shoal, in the disputed South China Sea on March 5, 2024. Photo: AP

A man looks at residential buildings in Jakarta. Photo: AFP

Screenshot of Kim Yo-jong with what is believed to be her two children. Photo: Handout

Pritam Singh, secretary general of the opposition Workers’ Party, speaks to reporters after the verdict in his trial on Monday. Photo: AFP

A USAID officer watches as a US military cargo plane taxis to a stop at an airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, in 2015. Photo: AFP

Candles and flowers are seen with a picture during a vigil in central Budapest, Hungary on February 4, 2025 to commemorate a 43-year-old Japanese woman. Photo: AFP

More young women across Asia say they are ditching traditional relationship timelines. Photo: Dreamstime/TNS

Veteran Google AI researcher joins Chinese TikTok owner ByteDance in leadership role

ByteDance has tapped Wu Yonghui, a leading AI scientist from Google, to lead foundational research at its Seed division. Photo: AFP

China is betting big on energy storage as AI drives surge in power demand

China is investing in energy storage research as it seeks to increase the efficiency of its renewable energy sector. Photo: Shutterstock

A solar thermal energy storage project in Lanzhou, Gansu province. China is increasing investment in energy storage solutions as it strives to shore up its energy security. Photo: Xinhua

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From Beijing welcoming peace efforts to spy claims about a military veteran, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage


From Beijing welcoming peace efforts to spy claims about a military veteran, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.


Ukraine peace talks, China’s durable bamboo: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From Beijing welcoming peace efforts to spy claims about a military veteran, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage

1. China calls for all stakeholders to be part of Ukraine peace talks

From Beijing welcoming peace efforts to spy claims about a military veteran, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage