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The Global South will face ‘heavy collateral damage’ as a result of the deepening Strait of Hormuz crisis and the war in the Middle East which is choking the critical flow of oil, fertilisers and perishable goods. Photo: CN-STR/AFP/China OUT

China Economy

Global South to bear the brunt of Strait of Hormuz crisis amid food scarcity

Commerce chief warns of ‘heavy collateral damage’ in developing economies as flow of oil, fertiliser and perishable goods is restricted.

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Does climate change accelerate EV battery ageing? Not so fast, researchers say

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US, China ‘disjointed’ on AI, but collaboration possible: Silicon Valley tech founder

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Diplomacy

US panel credits China’s AI edge to open-source models, manufacturing dominance

American Congressional commission concludes China’s open ecosystem has seen performance gaps narrowed with top Western large language models.

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China’s lower-cost AI language models surged in popularity in 2025 with the release of DeepSeek R1. Photo: Shutterstock
China’s lower-cost AI language models surged in popularity in 2025 with the release of DeepSeek R1. Photo: Shutterstock

US

US faces critical shortage of China expertise within a decade, report warns

Ageing cadre and a weak pipeline risk eroding US-China policy, business insight and national security preparedness as prowess dwindles.

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Diplomacy

Trump-Xi summit will be very amicable, predicts former Biden official

Kurt Campbell expects to see both leaders being ‘extraordinarily polite and engaged’ during key rescheduled meeting despite Iran conflict.

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Military

What if US ground forces march into Iran? Chinese experts weigh the risks

Seizing Kharg Island may ‘give the US greater leverage to pressure Iran into making concessions’: South China Sea analyst.

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Emergency personnel work at the site of a strike on a residential building, in Tehran on March 16. Photo: via Reuters
Emergency personnel work at the site of a strike on a residential building, in Tehran on March 16. Photo: via Reuters

Diplomacy

Not like Venezuela: why Iran is likely to survive US-Israeli strikes

Islamic Republic’s government is expected to prove resilient despite attacks that have targeted many of its top leaders.

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Diplomacy

White eagles and Persian cats: Chinese AI satire of US war on Iran goes viral

China’s state broadcaster shares wuxia-style animation based on the conflict, triggering a wave of user-made spin-offs.

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Military

‘Deny, delay, degrade’: Taiwan reveals long-range strategy to hold off PLA

Focus is on building sustained and scalable combat capability, defence minister tells legislature as procurement report is tabled.

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Defence ministry report to Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan says the military will aim to disrupt an attack before incoming forces can reach the island’s shores. Photo: EPA-EFE

Diplomacy

Trump signals de-escalation in Iran, but experts say 5-day halt can’t end war

Donald Trump says US will pause military strikes on power plants following talks, but Iranian officials deny negotiations are taking place.

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A plume of smoke rises after a strike in Tehran, Iran on Monday. Photo: AP
A plume of smoke rises after a strike in Tehran, Iran on Monday. Photo: AP

Diplomacy

‘No dispute’: Beijing defends construction on Paracels in South China Sea

China says living conditions and local economy stand to benefit, days after Vietnam states opposition to land-reclamation activities.

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Diplomacy

Iran war delivers new stress to African economies emerging from older shocks

Afreximbank is implementing measures to give financial help to African countries dependent on fuel imports, bank president says.

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Science

From coal to cures: Chinese scientists bring a 160-year-old dream to life

Study cracks a puzzle that has baffled scientists and may reshape modern medicine production as the world reels from a global oil shortage.

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Chinese scientists have discovered a way to turn cheap coal into medicines after cracking a puzzle that has baffled the science world for 160 years. Photo: AFP

Science

Chinese surgery robot outperforms humans, cuts brain imaging time by 29%

World’s first approved cerebrovascular robot could reduce harmful radiation exposure to doctors while shaving minutes off procedure times.

Robotic systems can help doctors avoid the physical strains of manual surgery as well as the risks of radiation exposure. Photo: Handout
Robotic systems can help doctors avoid the physical strains of manual surgery as well as the risks of radiation exposure. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

Open Questions | Trump-Xi summits: an inside view with US ex-diplomat William Klein

Former diplomat posted to Beijing speaks on Iran, Taiwan and global supply chains as details of Xi-Trump meeting are worked out.

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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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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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

Does climate change accelerate EV battery ageing? Not so fast, researchers say

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Workers assemble battery packs at Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery’s factory in Nanjing, Jiangsu province. Photo: Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty Images

US, China ‘disjointed’ on AI, but collaboration possible: Silicon Valley tech founder

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John Whaley, founder of cybersecurity firms Moka5, UnifyID and Redcoat ID, speaks at Jumpstarter, a start-up display and networking event organised by the Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, in Hong Kong on March 13. Photo: Handout

From coal to cures: Chinese scientists bring a 160-year-old dream to life

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Chinese scientists have discovered a way to turn cheap coal into medicines after cracking a puzzle that has baffled the science world for 160 years. Photo: AFP

Chinese surgery robot outperforms humans, cuts brain imaging time by 29%

Robotic systems can help doctors avoid the physical strains of manual surgery as well as the risks of radiation exposure. Photo: Handout

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

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