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China’s ASN-301, anti-radiation loitering munition, which shares the Iranian Shahed-136’s aerodynamic delta-wing design. Photo: Handout

Military

Why is China’s ASN-301 suicide drone more deadly than its Iranian counterpart?

In a conflict over Taiwan or western Pacific, Beijing may overwhelm air defences through sheer numbers in a war of economic attrition.

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Does China need world-leading forex reserves? Globalising yuan revives debate

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Chinese social media is awash with criticisms of the US. Can it go too far?

22 Mar 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

Diplomacy

‘iPhone City’ veteran tapped as party boss of China’s Silicon Valley

Jin Lei is appointed Communist Party chief of Shenzhen as the tech hub targets AI-fuelled growth and confronts external pressures.

22 Mar 2026 - 8:37PM

Jin Lei is no stranger to working in a tech-focused city, having previously held positions in Zhengzhou, home to a giant Foxconn facility. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

Trump’s biggest cheerleader? Why Japan’s Takaichi is making waves in China

White House photo of Japanese prime minister apparently dancing to a band draws derision on Chinese social media.

22 Mar 2026 - 5:00PMvideocam

Diplomacy

Vietnam protests as China’s Paracels build-up escalates at Antelope Reef

Satellite images suggest accelerated dredging at the disputed South China Sea reef, sparking formal complaint from Hanoi.

22 Mar 2026 - 6:09PM

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Science

Can China massively reduce food imports with super-efficient unmanned rice farms?

An ancient but challenging harvesting technique could help China reach its food security goals with a new breed of smart rice farm.

22 Mar 2026 - 4:57PMvideocam

Workers harvest rice in the fields of Sanhe Farm in Xuyu, Jiangsu province, China. Photo: Xinhua

Diplomacy

China will stockpile critical resources and boost energy supply security

Beijing boosts economic self-reliance and long-term stability as a matter of ‘national security’ while Middle East conflicts continue.

22 Mar 2026 - 6:58PM

Science

Could ultra-precise harvest forecasts give China an advantage in Iran war fallout?

Accurate grain output prediction allows China to mitigate food shortages, react to global price rises or plan storage and export measures.

22 Mar 2026 - 6:20PMvideocam

China

China reports ‘stunning’ critical minerals finds as hi-tech US race heats up

Surveys in Sichuan reveal fresh reserves of rare earth oxides as well as ‘super-large’ deposits of fluorite and baryte.

21 Mar 2026 - 11:38PMvideocam

Fluorite, also known as fluorspar, is a critical mineral used in the semiconductor and lithium-ion battery industries. Photo: Handout

Military

Does USS Tripoli’s deployment to Middle East create an opening for China?

Amphibious assault ship’s transfer said to cause ‘dip’ in deterrence against Beijing’s military activity around Taiwan and South China Sea.

21 Mar 2026 - 10:00PMvideocam

The USS Tripoli carries F-35 stealth fighters and MV-22 Osprey transports as well as landing craft to move troops ashore. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

China, India and why Jeffrey Sachs says the US needs to make the UN great again

The world needs to act like grown-ups and get back to sensible management of global affairs, Sachs says.

21 Mar 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

Military

Could Taiwan’s military continue to fight after an Iran-like decapitation?

Analysts and officials in Taipei are assessing what lessons they can learn from the US-Israel precision strikes on the Iranian leadership.

21 Mar 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

Diplomacy

China decries ‘unjust war’ on Iran as it calls for immediate ceasefire

In a call with Paris, Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi urges mediation efforts and an end to the spread of the conflict.

21 Mar 2026 - 8:36PM

A woman stands near the grave of her son at a cemetery in Tehran on Monday. Her son was killed during recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Photo: Reuters

China

China’s infamous ‘Aunt Mei’ arrested after decade-long hunt for child trafficker

Police identify the woman, surnamed Xie, as the intermediary who brokered the sale of nine children in Guangdong province.

21 Mar 2026 - 6:16PM

Police sketches of alleged child trafficker Aunt Mei have regularly appeared on Chinese social media since 2017, with state media calling on the public to “remember this face”. Photo: Weibo

Diplomacy

China and the Netherlands seek ‘pragmatic’ reset as Nexperia row rolls on

Wang Yi hails ‘positive signals’ from new Dutch minister as US pressure and EU de-risking leave The Hague juggling security and trade interests.

21 Mar 2026 - 5:50PMvideocam

Science

Made-in-China clock loses a second in twice the age of the universe

Chinese scientists have created an optical clock that may lead to development of space-based versions that are smaller, stable and portable.

21 Mar 2026 - 2:46PMvideocam

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Military

Is the US in decline? After Iran strikes, maybe not, Chinese analysts say

The popular idea in China that American strength is waning may need a rethink, observers say.

4 Mar 2026 - 11:59PMvideocam

The US retains formidable economic strength and possesses unparalleled military power globally, according to a leading Chinese political scientist. Photo: Handout

Military

Why China is staying on the sidelines of the US-Iran conflict

Decision based on consideration of Beijing’s own interests as well as its ties with Washington and others, analysts say.

4 Mar 2026 - 8:23PMvideocam

Diplomacy

Khamenei’s fall exposes China’s military AI lag versus US: Beijing adviser

Zheng Yongnian cites precision strikes on Iran and earlier Venezuela raid to warn about risks posed by deep AI integration in US military.

4 Mar 2026 - 11:01PMvideocam

Politics

What does Marco Rubio’s ‘unleash Chiang’ threat against Iran actually mean?

US secretary of state’s invocation of Cold War expression stirs unexpected debate in Taiwan.

5 Mar 2026 - 10:29PMvideocam

Analysts say US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s use of the phrase “unleash Chiang” should not be interpreted as a signal directed at Taiwan or mainland China. Photo: EPA

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LATEST China Science NEWS

Can China massively reduce food imports with super-efficient unmanned rice farms?

22 Mar 2026 - 4:57PMvideocam

Workers harvest rice in the fields of Sanhe Farm in Xuyu, Jiangsu province, China. Photo: Xinhua

Could ultra-precise harvest forecasts give China an advantage in Iran war fallout?

22 Mar 2026 - 6:20PMvideocam

China’s ability to predict grain output more than six months in advance with striking accuracy could protect the nation from food shortages as conflict in the Middle East causes global upheaval. Photo: Xinhua

Made-in-China clock loses a second in twice the age of the universe

21 Mar 2026 - 2:46PMvideocam

Researchers from University of Science and Technology of China in Hefei have built this strontium optical lattice clock. Photo: CCTV

From years to a week: China’s superfast software for hypersonic weapon design

20 Mar 2026 - 11:00PMvideocam

Long-range CJ-1000 cruise missiles are displayed during a military parade in Beijing on September 3, 2025. Photo: AFP

NIH-awarded life scientist Shu Xiaokun abruptly shifts research from US to China

20 Mar 2026 - 4:03PMvideocam

Shu Xiaokun (right) was the Herfindahl Endowed Chair and a tenured professor at the University of California, San Francisco. According to the Fudan University, he has returned to Shanghai to join the faculty as a distinguished professor. Photo: Handout

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Opinion | Another war, another trade chokepoint crisis. Who is hit the hardest?

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22 Mar 2026 - 9:30PM

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Opinion | To unlock consumption, China must go local

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21 Mar 2026 - 8:37AM

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20 Mar 2026 - 5:09PM

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19 Mar 2026 - 9:22PM

Macroscope | China is weathering the Iran war oil shock better than others in Asia

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Robot tennis player takes on humans

The robot developed by Tsinghua University and Galbot is able to return 88.69 per cent of shots it faces.

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