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Wild goose chase? France works to rouse China’s appetite for foie gras imports
French producers hope their famed pate can win a slice of China’s market, but price sensitivities and domestic competition could mean their goose is cooked.
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Deal breaker? Record Taiwan arms deal complicates Trump’s 2026 Beijing visit
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Trump’s Venezuela gambit: power play with eye on China or weakness?
26 Dec 2025 - 10:00PM
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Military
Is China quietly preparing cargo ships to transform into military vessels?
Containers bear the words ‘plan for the maritime revival of the Chinese nation and the community of shared future for mankind in the ocean’.
26 Dec 2025 - 9:06PM
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Images of a cargo ship in Shanghai carrying containerised vertical launchers, sensors and self defence systems have gone viral online. Photo: Wexin
Science
Deceiving US experts; proving Einstein wrong: 2025 China science breakthroughs
From the detonation of a hydrogen-based explosive to ending a century-old debate, here are some of the major science developments of the year.
26 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
Politics
Taiwan’s lawmakers vote to start impeachment process against William Lai
Opposition-controlled legislature will hold a series of hearings before a formal vote in May.
26 Dec 2025 - 8:31PM
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China’s mega expressway tunnel opens in Xinjiang, halves north-south travel time
The project is the biggest of its kind in the world and is expected to help forge stronger regional and international links.
26 Dec 2025 - 7:00PM
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The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel on the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is open to traffic. Photo: Xinhua
Diplomacy
China opens shopping centre on Woody Island in disputed Paracels
6,000 square metre complex is latest Chinese civilian facility on South China Sea island after first hardware store and hotpot restaurant.
26 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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Diplomacy
Beijing sanctions 20 US defence firms over Taiwan arms sales package
10 industry executives also face punitive measures following Washington’s unveiling of a record US$11 billion weapons package.
26 Dec 2025 - 8:37PM
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Policy
China bolsters e-cigarette regulations to smoke out non-compliance
The draft policy would cut down on excess capacity within e-cigarette sector and tighten enforcement of standards in production and export.
26 Dec 2025 - 5:00PM
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Science
Top biotech scientist Chen Xiaoyuan denies harassment claim, says he will appeal
Professor is the subject of social media claims and counterclaims after NUS alleged his behaviour was ‘unsolicited and unwanted’.
26 Dec 2025 - 5:34PM
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The National University of Singapore has confirmed it has terminated the tenure of Chen Xiaoyuan after investigating harassment allegations. Photo: Handout
Science
Beijing extends Mars mission lead; stranded crew returns: China’s year in space
From the US-China race to bring rocks back from Mars to a ‘tit-for-tat’ orbital stand-off, here are some of the year’s most notable space stories.
26 Dec 2025 - 3:00PM
Science
In world first, Chinese surgeons save patient’s ear with graft onto foot
The ear was torn off in an industrial accident and was successfully reattached to the woman’s scalp several months later.
26 Dec 2025 - 3:01PM
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China’s reusable rocket failure, PLA growth leaves US ‘vulnerable’: 7 highlights
From Hong Kong’s crowded border at Christmas to jailed ex-Malaysian PM’s request rejected, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
26 Dec 2025 - 12:41PM
Politics
China vows to keep up the fight after record ‘tigers’ caught in corruption net
Politburo agrees to push forward campaign and calls for graft-busters to provide ‘guarantee’ for nation’s economic and social development.
26 Dec 2025 - 12:00PM
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A record 63 high-ranking officials were placed under investigation on suspicion of corruption this year. Photo: Robert Ng
Science
China’s new quantum computer hits stability milestone, beating Google on efficiency
Chinese team is first outside the US to cross key threshold that determines whether practical quantum computers can work reliably at scale.
26 Dec 2025 - 5:12PM
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Military
Will Trump’s battleship plan deter China or is it just a pipe dream?
Donald Trump unveils new class of ship meant to ‘inspire fear in America’s enemies’, but analysts say the initiative faces huge hurdles.
26 Dec 2025 - 5:50PM
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Diplomacy
How a Beijing-Tokyo chill over Taiwan could solidify Takaichi’s power
With no quick thaw in sight after Japanese leader’s remarks, analysts suggest the China rift could translate into an ‘ironic’ outcome.
26 Nov 2025 - 4:37PM
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Speculation has grown that Japan’s new prime minister could tighten her hold on power should relations between Beijing and Tokyo remain frosty. Photo: Kyodo
Global Economy
What economic cards will China play with Japan? Analysts see dilemma in the row
Beijing seen balancing need to retaliate against Tokyo with risk of alienating foreign investors; experts expect cautious strategy.
26 Nov 2025 - 12:09AM
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Diplomacy
Trump’s calls with Xi and Takaichi hint he won’t let Taiwan derail Beijing ties
US president’s conversations with Chinese and Japanese leaders suggest Washington is engaged in a delicate balancing act, analysts say.
25 Nov 2025 - 9:57PM
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Why China took Japan criticism to UN twice but did not raise it at G20
Analysts say Beijing views the UN as a platform to ‘anchor’ its position on Taiwan, particularly because it offers a wider reach.
25 Nov 2025 - 9:29PM
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Deceiving US experts; proving Einstein wrong: 2025 China science breakthroughs
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China’s first AI generated animated film hits the big screen
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Even China’s small factories are turning to robot workers
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How a Shanghai start-up is digitalising Chinese tea
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