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Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) meets his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana last year, when they signed dozens of cooperation agreements. Photo: Xinhua

Diplomacy

Xi to meet Central Asian leaders as both sides seek ‘stronger coordination’

Summit in Kazakhstan expected to focus on transport, energy, security governance, digital economy and green transition, analysts say.

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China’s extreme heat shield breaks thermal limit on hypersonic flight

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Why China’s officials are braced for another round of performance inspections

Politics

Beijing’s top Taiwan official warns independence forces will bring ‘disaster’

Wang Huning makes the comments at Straits Forum after meeting Ma Ying-jeou, the first former Taiwanese leader to attend annual event.

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Wang Huning (right), chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, meets former Taiwanese leader Ma Ying-jeou (left) at the annual Straits Forum in Xiamen, Fujian province on Sunday. Photo: Handout
Wang Huning (right), chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, meets former Taiwanese leader Ma Ying-jeou (left) at the annual Straits Forum in Xiamen, Fujian province on Sunday. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

‘Setting sun’: on Trump’s parade day, Chinese media see a US in decline

Trump drew on fighting words in a speech after the parade, but Chinese media says US faces ‘uncertain tomorrow amid gunfire and slogans’.

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Military

‘Nothing new’: US Army parade holds no surprises for Chinese military minds

Much of the technology on show is well known and not where the United States has an edge, observers say.

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Science

Study shows China’s temples act as rare sanctuaries for ancient trees

Team finds China’s Buddhist and Taoist temples host higher concentration of old trees – some dating back 1,000 years – than anywhere else.

Guanyin Chan Temple in the city of Xian in northwest China is home to a ginkgo tree with a history spanning over 1,400 years. Photo: Xinhua
Guanyin Chan Temple in the city of Xian in northwest China is home to a ginkgo tree with a history spanning over 1,400 years. Photo: Xinhua

Politics

1 dead, 4 injured in Chongqing after driver runs into crowd: district police

Xiong, 38, detained by officers after allegedly driving into onlookers following a dispute over blocked path.

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Diplomacy

China’s Wang Yi decries ‘unacceptable’ Israeli attack on Iran, urges diplomacy

In calls with Israeli and Iranian counterparts, China’s top diplomat says peaceful settlement still ‘viable’, warns of ‘dangerous precedent’.

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Military

Seoul’s radical drone carrier bids to shape next-gen naval warfare

HCX-23 Plus could position country as potential ‘first mover’ for unmanned, drone-optimised navy assets, expert says.

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South Korea’s HCX-23 Plus puts AI and drones at the centre of its design. The concept hints at how rapidly naval warfare is being redefined as defence strategists look for new ways to use unmanned weapons. Photo: X/mason_8718

China Business

Gen Z’s ‘emotional consumption’ fuels surge in consumer stocks like Pop Mart

Shares of Pop Mart, the Chinese toymaker that owns Labubu, have surged almost 600 per cent over the past year in Hong Kong.

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Labubu figures and stickers are seen at a Pop Mart shop in Beijing on June 12, 2025. Photo: AFP
Labubu figures and stickers are seen at a Pop Mart shop in Beijing on June 12, 2025. Photo: AFP

China Economy

Why Chinese firms building foreign factories are no longer focused on US market

Countries like Brazil, Serbia, Hungary and Saudi Arabia have become top choices for Chinese companies looking to explore other markets.

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Diplomacy

Lee Jae-myung turns to China to ease North Korea ties, but will it take sides?

Analysts say Beijing’s role will depend on new South Korean leader’s approach to China and potential for US-North Korea dialogue.

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Diplomacy

Trump’s military parade ends, protest tensions in Los Angeles – as it happened

Post’s live blog is covering unusual show of American might amid demonstrations of outrage over president’s actions.

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A demonstrator runs through tear gas during a “No Kings” protest against US President Donald Trump’s policies and federal immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Science

What next for He Jiankui, the human gene editor locked in limbo?

The biophysicist dubbed ‘China’s Frankenstein’ vows to continue controversial research that made him a ‘public enemy’.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Science

Chinese brain implant reaches landmark clinical trial with operation on amputee

Patient learns to control a cursor after device inserted in his brain, raising prospects for further tests.

Global Economy

Canada to mine more amid geopolitical tensions: former minister Bill Morneau

Former finance minister says Canada has a stake in the US-China discussions, particularly when it comes to export controls over rare earths.

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Global Economy

China urges Japan, South Korea and Asean to unite amid trade war turbulence

Beijing’s top financial and economic officials want to strengthen regional ties amid US trade war uncertainties.

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Pan Gongsheng (right), governor of the People’s Bank of China, speaks as Lan Foan, China’s finance minister, looks on during a presser on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 6. Photo: AP
Pan Gongsheng (right), governor of the People’s Bank of China, speaks as Lan Foan, China’s finance minister, looks on during a presser on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 6. Photo: AP

United States & Canada

Trump signals willingness to lower China tariffs ‘at some point’

‘I’m going to lower them, because otherwise, you could never do business with them, and they want to do business very much,’ Trump said.

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Diplomacy

China on African charm offensive to rally opposition to ‘bullying’ US

While Trump targets critical minerals and specific nations, China expands influence through bilateral and multilateral engagement: analyst.

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Diplomacy

China warns US against ‘coercion’ as top officials prepare for trade talks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says meeting with Vice-Premier He Lifeng will be about ‘de-escalation, not a big trade deal’.

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China’s top economic official Vice-Premier He Lifeng will meet senior US representatives in Switzerland this week. Photo: Getty Images
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LATEST China Science NEWS

China’s extreme heat shield breaks thermal limit on hypersonic flight

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Chinese scientists have created a carbide ceramic that exceeds 3600 degrees Celsius in a world-first breakthrough. Photo: Chinese Academy of Sciences

Study shows China’s temples act as rare sanctuaries for ancient trees

Guanyin Chan Temple in the city of Xian in northwest China is home to a ginkgo tree with a history spanning over 1,400 years. Photo: Xinhua

What next for He Jiankui, the human gene editor locked in limbo?

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Chinese brain implant reaches landmark clinical trial with operation on amputee

After the operation, the patient learned to play video games using the device. Photo: Xinhua

All eyes on China-Brazil radio telescope mission to explore dark energy

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An artist’s impression of how the BINGO project telescope will look when installed in Brazil. Photo: Handout
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Military
The control team questioned the Taiwanese side’s failure too respond to the seizure of islands and the sinking of its ships. Photo: EPA-EFE
Taiwan

Taiwan war game triggers US questions over its ‘will to fight’ if PLA attacks

The exercise simulating a 2030 assault by the PLA highlighted ‘systemic weaknesses’ that may make America more reluctant to intervene.

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Aukus pact up in the air but US to stay focused on countering China: analysts

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What does China’s PLA gain from operating 2 carriers in second island chain?

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China’s next-gen stealth jets, Qin Shi Huang’s western expedition: 7 highlights

The latest image of a Chinese J-36 fighter started circulating on social media on Saturday. It is also the first to show the aircraft on the ground, reportedly on a Chengdu Aircraft Corporation tarmac. Photo: X/@WZZJWZ

China’s PLA Daily slams US Golden Dome plan, warns of space arms race

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US President Donald Trump makes an announcement regarding the Golden Dome space-based missile defence system, as Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth looks on, in the Oval Office on May 20. Photo: Reuters

Massed drone deployments part of military modernisation: China’s PLA Daily

A drone on display at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, southern China. Photo: Xinhua

China’s military says Japan ‘breaching pacifist constitution’ with missile tests

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A Type 12 anti-ship missile launch vehicle takes part in Sunday’s training exercise near Mount Fuji. Photo: Handout
Diplomacy
Changes in US visa processing have prompted many Chinese parents to reconsider American summer study tours for their children. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

Exclusive | Is this the end of summer US study trips for Chinese children?

Many parents are rethinking plans for their children as new visa rules and bilateral hostilities take their toll.

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In human rights talks, EU warns of ‘deterioration’ of basic freedoms in China

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Chinese envoy urges Israel to halt ‘risky’ Iran attacks, warns of consequences

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Are Trump’s student visa curbs a self-inflicted wound on US innovation?

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China and India to work to bring back direct flights between two countries

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Politics
President Xi Jinping speaks at a symposium in Beijing on Friday to mark the 120th anniversary of the birth of early revolutionary and statesman Chen Yun. Photo: Xinhua
China’s Communist Party

Xi urges Communist Party to learn from pioneer of China’s economic planning

Xi Jinping marks birthday of Chen Yun, key figure behind China’s first five-year plan, as party prepares to discuss new strategic blueprint.

Chinese premier says officials must adapt to ‘complex and severe’ situation

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Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou to return to mainland China despite warnings

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Taiwanese YouTuber Gym Boss live-streams unfiltered look at mainland China

Holger Chen Chih-han, better known to his millions of followers as Kuan Chang, or the Gym Boss, is on a six-day visit to Shanghai. Photo: Handout

Civilian group hosts Taiwan tabletop simulation of attack from mainland China

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A two-day tabletop war game focused on the defence of Taiwan against an attack from the Chinese mainland started on Tuesday. Photo: AP

Chinese teen’s suicide puts crushing academic pressure in the spotlight

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Excessive schoolwork and academic pressure are said to be factors in the rising number of youth suicides in China. Photo: Shutterstock

From Avatar to mountain of rubbish: China pulls decade of trash from caves

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The discovery of mountains of rubbish in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in China’s central Hunan province has prompted officials to investigate officials and launch protocols to clean the refuse out of ancient caves. Photo: Xinhua
Science
A Long March-3B rocket carrying the Shijian-25, blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China in January. Photo: Xinhua
Science

China’s landmark orbital refuelling mission: why US spy satellites hover nearby

Shijian-25 is expected to use its robotic arms to latch onto Shijian-21 and replenish its fuel.

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China extracts critical mineral rubidium from brine for first time

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China’s next-gen stealth jets, Qin Shi Huang’s western expedition: 7 highlights

Pigs may have been domesticated in China as early as Neolithic era: study

From a shepherd to world-renowned scientist, Xie Yimin leaves Australia for China

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China Future Tech
Illustration: Henry Wong
Artificial intelligence

China’s orchard of AI, chip grads now ripe for the pickin’ as tech trade sours

Many who entered university during Trump’s first trade war with China are ready to become key cogs in China’s hi-tech engine.

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Meet Goku, the Chinese quant fund with AI ambitions beyond finance

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Hong Kong plans new AI supercomputing centre to boost tech hub status

Chinese carmaker GAC’s electric-van unit takes aim at European market

Miraco Motor CEO Xiao Ning at the International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo on June 12, 2025. Photo: Handout

Huawei’s AI chip output limited to 200,000 in 2025, US commerce official says

Use of Huawei’s Ascend AI chips “anywhere in the world” could be interpreted as a violation of US export controls, according to new guidance from Washington. Photo: Shutterstock

In Hong Kong and globally, AI is not a job and wage killer, PwC says

Contrary to expectations, AI is making workers more valuable, productive and able to command higher wage premiums, according to PwC. Photo: Shutterstock

China steps up global aviation expansion as Comac bids for Laos carrier

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Comac, the Chinese state-owned aviation company, has been pushing to expand the use of its passenger jets in Southeast Asia in recent years. Photo: Comac