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China’s top military leaders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli put under investigation
Pair suspected of ‘serious violations of discipline and law’.
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Who are the owners of the new TikTok US entity?
Private equity firms, tech giants and existing ByteDance backers make up the investor group behind the newly created US venture.
24 Jan 2026 - 7:09AM
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A new investor-backed US entity will operate TikTok’s American business following years of political and legal uncertainty. Photo: Kyodo
Science
Chinese scientists shrink semiconductor chip into fibre as thin as human hair
Advance allows fibres to compute like chips or display information like transistors, paving the way for machine-wearable smart textiles.
24 Jan 2026 - 6:45AM
Diplomacy
Xi, Lula stress UN’s value in call as US actions unsettle regional diplomacy
China reaffirms commitment to international law, negotiated diplomacy in region, while Brazil eases visa requirements for Chinese nationals.
24 Jan 2026 - 5:31AM
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At America’s biggest retail show, the China question never really goes away
Tariffs may ebb and supply chains may detour, but US shoppers – and giants like Walmart and Amazon – still rely heavily on Chinese goods.
24 Jan 2026 - 3:14AM
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Diplomacy
As Trump shakes world order, Western countries recalibrate approach to China
At Davos, world leaders take veiled swipes at the US, while China frames itself as defender of the post-war system, analysts say.
23 Jan 2026 - 11:00PM
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Germany’s Merz talked tough on reform. Will stark car slump force action?
Export slide matched by import upward swing comes amid divisive debate on how German industry can deal with China’s manufacturing prowess.
23 Jan 2026 - 9:44PM
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Science
Chinese scientists turn carbon dioxide to starch with 10-fold productivity boost
Feat seen to pave the way for industrial starch production without relying on water- and land-intensive corn.
23 Jan 2026 - 9:00PM
Diplomacy
Can Musk’s Starship upend the strategic order? A Chinese think tank warns it may
Report warns the transporter could help the US military move troops and equipment in space and calls for a ‘proactive’ response.
23 Jan 2026 - 8:01PM
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SpaceX is working to develop the Starship reusable spacecraft. Photo: Reuters
Military
1 soldier, 200 drones: China showcases rapid launch in swarm warfare tactics
State broadcaster details how intelligent tech is used in the PLA’s ability to control masses of autonomous aircraft.
23 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Diplomacy
Chinese coastguard rescues Filipino sailors near Scarborough Shoal
PLA Navy also deploys plane as search continues for missing crew from capsized vessel.
23 Jan 2026 - 2:44PM
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Science
China’s new analogue chip could cut over 99% of AI data centre energy needs
Chinese scientists go back to the future for inspiration that could reshape the power-hungry artificial intelligence model.
23 Jan 2026 - 5:31PM
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Military
What Beijing’s drone flight over Pratas Island means for its Taiwan strategy
Analysts say PLA’s first confirmed drone deployment in Taiwan-claimed airspace is the latest ‘salami-slicing’ tactic towards the island.
23 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM
Taiwan-controlled Pratas Island sits west of the Bashi Channel, a critical maritime choke point. Photo: CNA
China
TikTok confirms deal to create new US venture, averting shutdown by a few hours
Beijing has not officially confirmed the agreement to secure the platform’s future for 170 million Americans.
23 Jan 2026 - 11:10AM
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A mother’s mind appears restored: might ultrasound be a cure for Alzheimer’s?
After treatment for a separate condition, a Chinese neurologist noticed improvements in cognition.
23 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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Diplomacy
How far is China willing to help Cuba in face of increasing US pressure?
The Trump administration has turned the spotlight onto Havana after the abduction of former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
10 Jan 2026 - 3:33PM
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The Cuban economy has been grappling with shortages for decades. Photo: AFP
Diplomacy
China says it is ‘deeply committed’ to Venezuela as ambassador meets new leader
Interim president Delcy Rodriguez thanked Beijing for its ‘firm and consistent’ stance following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro.
9 Jan 2026 - 8:30PM
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Military
Why the US may find Iran’s air defence system harder to break than Venezuela’s
China’s most advanced export, the HQ-9B surface-to-air missile, is reported to be integrated into Iranian systems.
14 Jan 2026 - 5:32PM
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
Political scientist says the Western-led global order remains useful, and the Belt and Road Initiative isn’t a geopolitical project.
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
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As US retreats into ‘sphere of influence’, China looks outwards
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China has Trump 2.0 to thank for emerging stronger in tech and trade
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