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1. ‘Stay away’ from Chinese satellite services, US advises allies in leaked memo
The US State Department has urged countries not to use Chinese satellite services, warning that they could be used to help Beijing gather military information and sensitive intelligence, a Washington-based defence media outlet has reported.
2. Chinese universities are dominating global research on chips, US report says
As the United States continues to tighten restrictions on chip exports to China in a bid to curb the country’s access to advanced semiconductors, Chinese researchers have gone into overdrive.
3. China finds way to land its stealth jet on aircraft carriers. How does it work?

The designers of China’s J-36 stealth fighter are working on a computer system that will help pilots achieve the difficult and dangerous manoeuvre of landing a sixth-generation jet on a moving aircraft carrier, according to a research paper.
4. China’s critical metal exports plummet as trade war curbs take effect
China’s curbs on shipments of critical metals to the United States are already having a visible effect, with exports of the minerals plunging and shipments of several critical items halting entirely in March, customs data shows.
5. Can this study from Chinese, French scientists help unlock secrets of the mind?

Chinese and French scientists have developed an extremely detailed blueprint of the crab-eating macaque’s claustrum, an elusive brain region believed to play a role in consciousness.
6. China adds 1.98 million private firms in first quarter as calls for support rise
The number of newly established private companies in China grew by 7.1 per cent in the first quarter from a year earlier, in what is being seen as a sign of resilience as the private sector bears the brunt of the fallout from the US-China trade war.
7. China’s solar industry explores options as Washington tariffs hit Southeast Asia

With American trade officials having finalised steep tariffs on solar cell imports from Southeast Asia, Chinese solar manufacturers have been tapping more regions for factory plans in a bid to secure alternative shipping routes to the US.


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US satellite warning, China universities dominate chip research: SCMP daily highlights

A Chinese rocket launches in Wenchang, China. The US has warned its allies not to use China’s satellites for fear of having information intercepted. Photo: Shutterstock

China’s sixth-generation stealth fighter jet, unofficially called the J-36, which made its first appearance in December. Photo: X / 醉美武功

The claustrum orchestrates brain functions via connections with numerous brain regions but its molecular and cellular organisation are poorly understood. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Washington’s erratic tariff policies have added uncertainties to long-term investment plans in China’s solar industry, according to insiders. Photo: Shutterstock

Why Kenyan President Ruto’s visit is a ‘symbolic’ win for China as US tariffs rock world

President William Ruto of Kenya is expected to seek Chinese funding for two key infrastructure projects. Photo: AFP  

Chinese President Xi Jinping opens the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit, alongside Kenyan counterpart William Ruto (right) and other African leaders, in Beijing in September 2024. Photo: Reuters 

China calls on Indonesia to jointly oppose protectionism as US trade war deepens

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono at a press briefing after the first China-Indonesia “2+2” foreign and defence ministerial dialogue, in Beijing on Monday. Photo: via Reuters

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun shakes hands with Indonesia’s Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (far left), as foreign ministers Wang Yi and Sugiono look on, after a press briefing about the “2+2” ministerial dialogue, in Beijing on Monday. Photo: AP

Taiwan opposition summit aims to confront DPP ‘suppression’ amid recall battle

KMT chairman Eric Chu (left) and TPP chief Huang Kuo-chang aim to craft a coordinated response on defending judicial fairness, safeguarding democracy and addressing the economic impact of US import tariffs. Photo: CNA

A poster reading “recall” is placed on the floor and banners reading “Illegal meeting, invalid resolution” are plastered throughout the legislative chamber, as the ruling DPP backs the recall campaign, in Taipei on March 28. Photo: AFP

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From US urging countries not to use Chinese satellites to a possible stealth jet breakthrough, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage


From US urging countries not to use Chinese satellites to a possible stealth jet breakthrough, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.


US satellite warning, China universities dominate chip research: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From US urging countries not to use Chinese satellites to a possible stealth jet breakthrough, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage

1. ‘Stay away’ from Chinese satellite services, US advises allies in leaked memo

From US urging countries not to use Chinese satellites to a possible stealth jet breakthrough, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage