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China’s unmanned Moyujian strike helicopter is ready for plateau combat tests
At Aero Asia in Zhuhai, developer says it put high-altitude drone with missiles through live-fire target tests above 4,000 metres.
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Senators unveil bill to keep Trump from easing curbs on AI chip sales to China
5 Dec 2025 - 4:45AM
China says it is working ‘with all parties’ to prevent escalation in Venezuela
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Science
Chinese physicists prove Einstein wrong and put century-old debate to an end
‘Exceptionally precise’ set-up mimics thought experiment devised by sceptical genius to disprove the then-emerging field.
5 Dec 2025 - 12:08AM
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Albert Einstein is seen in Princeton, NewJersey, in 1954. Photo: AP
Diplomacy
Despite Starmer’s ‘China threat’ rhetoric, Britain seeks tighter Beijing ties
Dispute around new Chinese embassy will be key test of London’s ability to bring bilateral relations out of ‘Ice Age’, according to analysts.
5 Dec 2025 - 1:28AM
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China Economy
EU launches 1st formal review of Chinese EV tariffs after VW Anhui’s submission
Bloc’s acceptance of a narrow review process from a manufacturer may give others hope that tariffs could be reduced or removed.
4 Dec 2025 - 6:51PM
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Diplomacy
Beijing ‘absolutely does not accept’ Takaichi’s apparent Taiwan climbdown
Takaichi ‘still prevaricating’ by citing 1972 joint communique, Beijing says, urges that she retract wrong remarks ‘accurately and fully’.
5 Dec 2025 - 2:55AM
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments in November about a Taiwan contingency have triggered a diplomatic crisis with Beijing. Photo: EPA
Science
World’s first ‘ethical AI’ wades into risks of China’s new drug abuse law
Confucian trained ‘Wen Dao’ weighs potential societal costs of rule that seals records of convicted drug users.
4 Dec 2025 - 5:00PM
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Politics
Chinese families ‘hope truth will come out’ when search for flight MH370 resumes
Relatives still waiting for answers 11 years after plane disappeared welcome news that the search will continue later this month.
4 Dec 2025 - 3:29PM
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Diplomacy
China and France should ‘understand and support each other’, Xi tells Macron
The pair meet in Beijing for ‘candid and fruitful’ talks followed by the signing of 12 deals covering everything from nuclear power to pandas.
4 Dec 2025 - 8:15PM
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Diplomacy
Most Europeans want to keep same distance between US and China, poll finds
Some 55 per cent of those surveyed would rather not align with either superpower, while 48 per cent saw Trump as ‘a foe of Europe’.
4 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
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One-fifth of respondents in nine EU member countries said they would prefer to align with the US over China. Photo: AP
Diplomacy
Why China-India border thaw faces fresh test from 17th century Dalai Lama
India is hosting the first international conference of the sixth Dalai Lama at his birthplace in disputed Himalayan area.
4 Dec 2025 - 6:08PM
Politics
China urged to boost innovation to drive development at home and abroad
Speakers at a conference pointed to the country’s advances in a number of fields, with one saying it could help support the Global South.
4 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM
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Diplomacy
USMCA urged to form joint mechanism to address China’s national security threats
US, Mexico and Canada encouraged at US trade hearing to oversee ‘pragmatic and specific plan’ to strengthen economic rules against China.
4 Dec 2025 - 7:42AM
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Diplomacy
Bessent calls Beijing an ‘ally’ after Trump signs bill on ties with Taiwan
US Treasury Secretary tries to ease further tension after Trump signs act aimed at regularly reviewing and updating guidelines with Taiwan.
4 Dec 2025 - 10:40PM
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during The New York Times DealBook Summit, at the Lincoln Centre, New York, on Wednesday. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Politics
Trump’s Nasa pick vows US will beat China back to the moon
Isaacman says Washington must move quickly to stay ahead of Beijing amid intensifying rivalry in space exploration.
4 Dec 2025 - 6:43AM
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Military
Is China’s rapid anti-submarine drone progress adding to concerns of Japan, US?
After decades within the confines of the first island chain, the PLA Navy is unveiling a succession of game-changing advances.
3 Dec 2025 - 11:45PM
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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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Diplomacy
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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