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The Chinese satellites SpaceX says were on collision course with Starlink
As orbits become more crowded and littered with debris, the US operator is having to move its devices to dodge damage.
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How 1,000 Chinese J-20s could challenge US dominance in the Indo-Pacific
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Why China is playing the long game in Iran despite Trump’s fresh threats
22 Jan 2026 - 7:00PM
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Diplomacy
Beijing and Manila working on South China Sea talks ‘road map’: ambassador
Jing Quan says ‘best option is to sit down for talks’ aimed at ending long-running territorial dispute between China and Philippines.
22 Jan 2026 - 7:36PM
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The two countries’ coastguards have regularly clashed, including this incident in October where a Chinese ship (right) fired a water cannon at a Philippine vessel. Photo: AP
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Asthma has no cure. For some, the risk is in this gene, Chinese team finds
Researchers create Chinese Immune Multi-Omics Atlas, profiling more than 10 million immune cells and identifying 73 types of immune cells.
22 Jan 2026 - 2:19PM
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Ex-Chinese factory worker Gao Huijun to head top international electronics body
The new head of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society started his academic career by studying at night when worked as a machinist.
22 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM
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China found something strange on far side of moon no one had seen in nature
The Chang’e-6 lunar probe found tiny tubes formed by a single layer of atoms – something that has previously been seen only in a lab.
22 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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The Chang’e-6 lunar lander collected the samples from the far side of the moon. Photo: CNSA
Diplomacy
Greenland meltdown: what does Trump’s quest mean for the global order and China?
Dispute over the Danish territory has strained Europe’s relationship with the US and it could force the EU to recalibrate ties with China.
22 Jan 2026 - 11:28AM
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Diplomacy
Trump’s decision to sell AI chips to China under pressure as House bill advances
A key Republican challenges White House AI czar and Nvidia despite Maga backlash; it must still pass both chambers and get Trump’s signature.
22 Jan 2026 - 7:18AM
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Beijing-Ottawa deal reinforces China’s dominance in EV industry, analysts say
New agreement is set to significantly boost Chinese carmakers’ global expansion and offers easier entry into the North American EV market.
22 Jan 2026 - 5:54AM
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Military
Sidestepping Greenland, Nato chief urges Arctic unity to counter China, Russia
At Davos, Mark Rutte calls for Nato to ‘defend the Arctic region’ but says Ukraine should be top priority for security alliance.
21 Jan 2026 - 9:40PM
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People wave the flag of Greenland as an aircraft carrying the island’s foreign minister lands in Nuuk on Tuesday, following her high-level meetings with US officials in Washington. Photo: AFP
Diplomacy
Trump tells Davos US must have Greenland but won’t use force – as it happened
US president boasted close ties with China’s Xi, vowed not to invade Greenland and slammed WEF host Switzerland in overtime speech.
22 Jan 2026 - 5:19AM
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Diplomacy
China widens trade gap with Africa to record US$102 billion amid US pressure
Data points to growing African trade deficit as Trump imposes tariffs, and African demand for manufactured goods and commodity price spikes.
21 Jan 2026 - 8:00PM
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Military
Could China draw battlefield inspiration from Ukraine’s drone-borne micro bombs?
Leading defence scientist shares details of the creative ways Ukrainian forces are modifying hand grenades and other devices.
21 Jan 2026 - 6:45PM
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Why Japan PM’s election bet will not repair damaged ties with China
With challenges from the populist right and a new centrist alliance, Sanae Takaichi may not get her hoped-for stronger mandate.
21 Jan 2026 - 6:03PM
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called a snap election on Monday for February 8, with parliament to be dissolved on Friday. Photo: AFP
Science
China is building a triad reactor system to power world-class chemical plant
Project uses nuclear energy to pump clean steam to the petrochemical industry while also supplying electricity.
21 Jan 2026 - 7:18PM
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Military
New details of China’s H-6J maritime strike bomber: more vision, more range, more roles
Naval variant of PLA Air Force’s H-6K is primarily designed as an anti-ship weapon, key to deterring vessels in various conflict scenarios.
21 Jan 2026 - 12:34PM
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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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