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The Fujian, China’s first domestically designed aircraft carrier, is the world’s largest conventionally powered warship. Photo: Xinhua

Military

Why China may need to take the nuclear option for its next carrier

Military magazine pinpoints design flaws in the Fujian carrier that significantly reduce its launch efficiency.

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How China is ramping up Africa charm offensive to boost cultural ties, influence

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Are Western defence firms aiming at the Chinese navy in their promo videos?

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Science

Could China’s ion implanter ‘scalpel’ carve out secure chip supply chains?

The technology is central to some forms of semiconductor manufacturing and dominated by overseas players.

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The China Institute of Atomic Energy says it has developed the nation’s first high-energy hydrogen ion implanter called the POWER-750H. Photo: Handout
The China Institute of Atomic Energy says it has developed the nation’s first high-energy hydrogen ion implanter called the POWER-750H. Photo: Handout

Science

How can China help Uruguay battle beetles threatening to invade South America?

A small reddish insect is on the march and Chinese space technology could halt the pest’s path of destruction.

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Military

PLA sends drone into airspace near Taiwan-held Pratas Island in South China Sea

Southern Theatre Command cites ‘completely legitimate’ routine flight training, while Taipei calls it ‘provocative and irresponsible’ act.

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Science

Could flying wind farms be the future of energy generation in China?

The test of an ‘alien-looking’ giant airship in the skies above Sichuan created a buzz on social media.

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The airship was tested in the skies above Sichuan. Photo: Weibo/ 爱信阳
The airship was tested in the skies above Sichuan. Photo: Weibo/ 爱信阳

Military

Did China, Russia, Iran joint naval drills in South Africa signal a Brics shift?

Observers describe high-profile exercise involving economic grouping as largely symbolic rather than step towards military alliance.

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Diplomacy

How US actions in Venezuela and beyond could spell opportunity for China

Beijing is trying to present itself as a more responsible power, but analysts say concrete actions will be needed to win over its neighbours.

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Diplomacy

China-led SCO warns against Iran ‘interference’ in veiled swipe at US

Security bloc expresses ‘grave concern’ over ‘tragic events’ as Iran is rocked by protests, calls for ‘political and diplomatic’ resolution.

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“Iran is our Homeland”, reads a billboard in Persian at a shop in Tehran. Photo: EPA-EFE

Diplomacy

Japan urged to ‘correct historical errors’, return Tang dynasty stele to China

9.5-tonne stone slab shipped to Japan as ‘war trophy’ in 1908 is described as one of China’s most significant ‘lost national treasures’.

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The Tang Honglu Well Stele pictured at its original site in Lushun in the early 20th century. Photo: Handout
The Tang Honglu Well Stele pictured at its original site in Lushun in the early 20th century. Photo: Handout

Politics

Will US exit from world bodies deal fresh blow to Taiwan’s global profile push?

Opposition lawmakers fear the island’s international space will shrink still further without Washington’s voice in dozens of global bodies.

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Politics

‘Love yourself’ – young China’s new wellness mantra to cope with the rat race

Stagnant job markets and long gruelling hours at work have led to widespread burnout and disillusionment when effort fails to yield rewards.

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Diplomacy

China keeps pressure on Cambodia to target cross-border fraud and trafficking

The transnational crimes are a serious barrier to deeper cooperation, Beijing’s envoy says.

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A building known as Jinbei 4 was part of a suspected compound built and operated by internationally sanctioned accused scam boss Chen Zhi’s Prince Group, in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Photo: AFP

Science

CO2 + H2O = cleaner recycling of dead lithium batteries?

Chinese team says their process can recover most of the lithium without the need for harsh and polluting chemicals.

The global mass of spent lithium-ion batteries is projected to reach 381 million metric tonnes by 2050, according to the researchers. Photo: AFP
The global mass of spent lithium-ion batteries is projected to reach 381 million metric tonnes by 2050, according to the researchers. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

Trump shrugs off concerns over Canada-China EV deal, calls it a ‘good thing’

Despite Trump’s support for landmark accord, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Ottawa may regret its decision ‘in the long run’.

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Diplomacy

Counting China’s ‘swing nation’ wins and losses in new era of power rivalry

As US-China race for hi-tech resources heats up across Global South, countries caught in the middle are under pressure to strike a balance.

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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.

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The Cuban economy has been grappling with shortages for decades. Photo: AFP
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.

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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.

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Diplomacy

Open Questions | 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.

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LATEST China Science NEWS

Could China’s ion implanter ‘scalpel’ carve out secure chip supply chains?

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The China Institute of Atomic Energy says it has developed the nation’s first high-energy hydrogen ion implanter called the POWER-750H. Photo: Handout

How can China help Uruguay battle beetles threatening to invade South America?

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Authorities in Uruguay are battling the red palm weevil, an insect that devours native palm trees. Photo: AP

Could flying wind farms be the future of energy generation in China?

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The airship was tested in the skies above Sichuan. Photo: Weibo/ 爱信阳

CO2 + H2O = cleaner recycling of dead lithium batteries?

The global mass of spent lithium-ion batteries is projected to reach 381 million metric tonnes by 2050, according to the researchers. Photo: AFP

Chinese scientists unlock possible key to dark matter after almost 90 years

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Understanding dark matter would transform our knowledge of the universe. Photo: Getty Images
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OPINION
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MULTIMEDIA
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The cold cost of clean skies in northern China

Villages in northern China struggle to stay warm
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Why are Chinese men looking for brides in Nepal?

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Why has America’s ‘kill line’ gone viral in China?

What is a ‘kill line’ and why are Chinese netizens using it to describe living in the US?
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Why are women-only communities growing in China?

Demand for single-gender spaces, including bars, gyms and co-working hubs, is rising in China as women gain economic power and prioritise peace of mind and safety.
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