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The development signals a step forward in ties between China and the South American country, as their relations over the last decade have largely centred on trade. Photo: Shutterstock

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China and Uruguay team up on science to target cancer, pests and robotics

The two countries look for new potential in a relationship built on trade in agricultural products.

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From rivals to partners, China and Europe are retooling ties, adviser says

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China’s DeepSeek teams with Tencent, HKU on AI tool to sharpen 3D design

Open-source Pointer-CAD framework, built on Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5 model, enhances accuracy and efficiency in computer-aided design: researchers.

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The new 3D design method is the third research paper involving DeepSeek so far this year. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

China’s 15th 5-year plan maps bold push for AI, fusion and frontier science

Beijing’s sweeping 2026-2030 plan lays out blueprint for navigating a complex and turbulent international environment.

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Military

China’s last CMC general standing urges more ‘political rectification’ for PLA

Combat readiness and loyalty to Xi Jinping also highlighted in Central Military Commission vice-chairman’s remarks at ‘two sessions’.

6 Mar 2026 - 5:52PMvideocam

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Politics

Alarm sounded on mentally disabled women forced into marriage in rural China

CPPCC member Jiang Shengnan calls for crisis intervention centres and reporting hotlines as part of comprehensive prevention mechanism.

6 Mar 2026 - 7:54PMvideocam

Some parents may force their mentally unwell daughters into marriage for profit amid weak legal penalties for rights violations. Photo: Shutterstock

Diplomacy

Why China’s new 5-year plan targets stronger policing of disputed waters

Focus on maritime law enforcement believed to highlight growing challenges facing Beijing, particularly in the South China Sea.

6 Mar 2026 - 8:04PMvideocam

Science

Could Iran war confirm China’s prediction on US military’s hypersonic nightmare?

Footage shows Iranian missiles breaching Israeli, US defences and striking military targets, indicating poor hypersonic weapon interception.

6 Mar 2026 - 5:56PMvideocam

Military

Middle powers Canada, South Korea set Arctic course between China-Russia and US

Seoul’s security agreement with Ottawa is also a ‘hedge’ against a transactional Washington, an analyst says.

6 Mar 2026 - 3:15PMvideocam

Melting sea ice triggered by climate change has increased the region’s strategic importance as the shortest shipping lane between the Asia-Pacific and Europe. Photo: Getty Images

Science

China plans to fire up world’s first accelerator-driven nuclear reactor

Device deemed to burn uranium 100 times more efficiently, while cutting nuclear waste lifespan to less than a thousandth of current span.

6 Mar 2026 - 3:25PMvideocam

Chinese state media says the China Initiative Accelerator Driven System could turn nuclear power into a “green, safe, stable energy source for 1,000 years”. Image: Shutterstock

Diplomacy

China targets lowest growth range in 35 years as pressures rise

Beijing to prioritise hi-tech over stimulus-driven growth with focus on the people in notable shift, premier’s work report to NPC reveals.

5 Mar 2026 - 10:58PMvideocam

Military

China keeps defence budget growth steady as modernisation deadline looms

Beijing plans to set aside 7 per cent more for the military this year, with the total still a fraction of US spending.

5 Mar 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

Diplomacy

China boosts diplomatic budget by 9.3% as US leaves ‘fiscal void’

Growth rate in foreign affairs spending this year to outpace that of military budget as Beijing consolidates global influence, analysts say.

5 Mar 2026 - 8:18PMvideocam

Guests attending a China-Africa cooperation summit are greeted by children on their way to a banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on September 4, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

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.

5 Mar 2026 - 10:29PMvideocam

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

Military

Iran thanks Chinese public after US-Israeli air strikes prompt wave of sympathy

Embassy in Beijing says Iran sincerely grateful to ‘the civilised and righteous Chinese people’ but financial aid not needed for now.

5 Mar 2026 - 8:40PMvideocam

Science

China boosts science budget: is it listening to everything Elon Musk says?

Beijing says greater allocation reflects importance of science and tech self-reliance in driving China’s economy and its rivalry with the US.

5 Mar 2026 - 7:44PMvideocam

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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.

4 Mar 2026 - 11:59PMvideocam

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.

4 Mar 2026 - 8:23PMvideocam

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.

4 Mar 2026 - 11:01PMvideocam

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.

5 Mar 2026 - 10:29PMvideocam

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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Beijing’s draft budget announcement shows it is positioning frontiers such as satellite internet as China’s future industries. Photo: Xinhua

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Taiwan celebrates Lantern Festival with a bang

Lanteren Festival in Taipei, Taiwan.

Beijing sets GDP growth target at 4.5-5%

Journalists film as Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers a work report during the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 5, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Beijing says it will safeguard its own ‘red lines’

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 04: Members of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) attend the opening meeting of the fourth session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee at the Great Hall of the People on March 4, 2026 in Beijing, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG )No Use China.

China removes 3 generals from national advisory body

An identification tag and badges are seen on the outfit of a delegate during the second plenary session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 7, 2024. The “Two Sessions” -- parallel meetings of China’s rubber-stamp parliament and political consultative body -- offer a rare glimpse into the strategy of the Communist Party-led government for the year ahead. (Photo by Jade GAO / AFP) / TO GO WITH CHINA-POLITICS-TWO SESSIONS-SCENES

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