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Open Questions | What an ancient Chinese map reveals about global history: Sheng-Wei Wang

Kunyu Wanguo Quantu and maritime artefacts prove China explored the world earlier than Eurocentric accounts suggest, scholar argues.

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Viktor Orban concedes defeat as Hungarian voters end his 16-year rule

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How a Chinese company said it used AI to track US bomber movements over Iran

12 Apr 2026 - 10:40PMvideocam

Diplomacy

‘Blown to hell’: Trump announces US blockade of Strait of Hormuz

The US plans to block ‘all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports’ starting on Monday.

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US President Donald Trump says the American navy will block entry to the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: TNS

Military

Trump faces a dilemma in the aftermath of failed US-Iran peace talks: analysts

The two countries are still far apart on the big issues, with American midterms looming and no quick way out.

12 Apr 2026 - 8:06PMvideocam

Diplomacy

‘You cannot lose if you do not have a goal’: the viral wisdom of ‘Don Tzu’

Ancient strategist Sun Tzu called for preparation and deep knowledge. His modern counterpart takes a different approach.

12 Apr 2026 - 7:00PMvideocam

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Diplomacy

War of words: China and the US battle it out for African hearts and minds

Rivalry between two global superpowers spills into the media as East meets West head-on in a clash of narratives to win over the continent.

12 Apr 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

The battle is on to win over Africa with China and the US wielding their influence through their nation’s media with each superpower pushing narratives designed to denigrate each other. Photo: AFP

Science

Semiconductor leap: China looks to ‘2D chip’ with 1,000-fold growth speed

Advanced material offers promise in optoelectronics, where it can be used in LEDs, photodetectors and lasers.

12 Apr 2026 - 4:00PMvideocam

Politics

Beijing pledges better Taiwan air and travel links after KMT leader’s trip

The promises form part of a package of measures to boost cross-strait ties unveiled after KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun’s visit to Beijing.

12 Apr 2026 - 5:28PMvideocam

Military

Does Iran’s wartime resilience offer any lessons for Taiwan?

The recent conflict has raised questions about whether the island could keep fighting if its air defences were targeted by the PLA.

12 Apr 2026 - 12:00PMvideocam

Taiwan’s stocks of expensive Patriot missiles could quickly run out in hte event of a sustained aerial assault. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

‘We have no trust in the other side’: Iran blames US as talks end with no deal

Tehran’s lead negotiator hits out at Washington after Islamabad talks, while Vance says sticking point was lack of nuclear commitments.

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Pro-government demonstrators take to the streets of Tehran on Saturday. Photo: AP

Science

Chinese crystal ‘paves way’ for GPS-free thorium clock navigation

World-first crystal tunes laser light to power ultra-precise, compact nuclear clocks which could guide submarines and deep-space probes.

11 Apr 2026 - 10:00PMvideocam

Military

‘A big deal’: military drills show Tokyo’s growing focus on deterring China

Combat-ready Japanese troops are being deployed in the Philippines for the first time since Japan’s occupation of the country during World War II.

11 Apr 2026 - 8:08PM

Politics

China targets middlemen in renewed crackdown on ‘hidden’ corruption

The top court and prosecutor signal how the criminal law can be aimed at the enablers of graft.

11 Apr 2026 - 7:00PMvideocam

Intermediaries in the corruption process are a focus of a new judicial interpretation. Photo: EPA-EFE

Diplomacy

Is this Kenyan rail project a model for Chinese and Western firms in Africa?

The Nairobi Railway City project is being built by Chinese contractor but Britain is helping to provide the funding.

11 Apr 2026 - 6:03PMvideocam

An artist’s impression of Nairobi’s new Central Train Station to be built by Chinese contractors. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

The winners from China’s growing intercity football rivalries may surprise you

Lighthearted contests between areas with different customs, dialects and cuisine encourage local pride but ultimate control is elsewhere.

11 Apr 2026 - 4:00PMvideocam

Diplomacy

US-Iran talks in Islamabad stretch on as Hormuz stand-off fuels duelling claims

US sends destroyers for mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and US hold high-stakes talks in Pakistan.

12 Apr 2026 - 4:21PM

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Politics

Taiwan should learn from mainland AI, KMT head Cheng Li-wun says

The Taiwanese opposition leader was delivered milk tea by a drone at the headquarters of internet giant Meituan.

9 Apr 2026 - 8:19PM

KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun sips a milk tea that was delivered by a Meituan drone in Shanghai on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua

Politics

Will Cheng Li-wun’s meeting with Xi Jinping temper cross-strait ties?

It largely depends on Cheng’s Kuomintang regaining power in Taiwan, analysts say.

10 Apr 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

Politics

Xi Jinping tells Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun ‘we need peace’

High-profile meeting sees Beijing outline a vision of harmonious relations, shared development outcomes and greater dialogue.

10 Apr 2026 - 8:45PMvideocam

Politics

Japan’s ‘imperialist forces’ divided Taiwan from mainland, KMT’s Cheng Li-wun says

In a speech delivered at Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, Kuomintang chair says cross-strait divisions are rooted in historical wounds.

8 Apr 2026 - 5:49PM

Kuomintang leader Cheng Li-wun lays a floral wreath at the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on Wednesday. Photo: AP

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Open Questions | What an ancient Chinese map reveals about global history: Sheng-Wei Wang

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Semiconductor leap: China looks to ‘2D chip’ with 1,000-fold growth speed

12 Apr 2026 - 4:00PMvideocam

2D semiconductors have emerged as a leading candidate for post‑Moore chip materials. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese crystal ‘paves way’ for GPS-free thorium clock navigation

11 Apr 2026 - 10:00PMvideocam

A nuclear clock could enable navigation in places where the Global Positioning System does not work, such as deep space or underwater. Photo: AFP via Getty Images

Is China about to launch a rocket from South China Sea international waters?

10 Apr 2026 - 4:02PMvideocam

China may be preparing to launch its Jielong-3 rocket from a converted barge in the South China Sea on Saturday, according to a leaked schedule circulating on social media. Photo: Xinhua

2 years on: China’s ‘desert wheat farms’ show the seeds of success

10 Apr 2026 - 2:34PMvideocam

Chinese farmers have grown wheat in the country’s largest desert, Taklamakan, amid ongoing efforts to turn arid deserts into fertile soil and the drive to strengthen food security.
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Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping

Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China April 10, 2026, in this screengrab from a video provided by CTI. CTI via REUTERS TV ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. TAIWAN OUT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

China’s coal country feels the green energy shift

In the city of Datong, China’s ‘coal capital’ in Shanxi province, a decades-old way of life is fading. As coal reserves dwindle and the government prioritises renewables, mining communities face a transition, and are shifting to tourism.

How a Chinese factory learned to live with Trump tariffs, turmoil

An employee inspects a printed circuit board at a factory which is in partnership with Agilian Technology, in Dongguan, Guangdong province, China March 16, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Can EVs save China from the global oil crisis?

China’s EV surge shields economy from Iran war oil shocks

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