https://www.scmp.com/rss/522345/feed Nankai University: A prominent Chinese public, multidisciplinary, and research-oriented institution, Nankai University is located in Tianjin. Established in 1919 by patriotic educators Yan Xiu and Zhang Boling, its primary mission is "Knowing China and Serving China," fostering talent and academic excellence. The university offers a wide range of disciplines, balancing humanities and sciences, with a strong focus on research, education, and public service. Notable for being the alma mater of... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Victoria Bela Victoria Bela Chinese scientists have created an all-weather electrolyte that could improve lithium batteries, allowing them to operate more efficiently at room temperature and in extreme environments. The research team from Shanghai and Tianjin said batteries made using the hydrofluorocarbon-based electrolyte had more than double the energy density of those made with traditional electrolytes when operating at room temperature. They said the batteries could also operate efficiently at minus 70 degrees Celsius... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3348185/chinese-lithium-battery-electrolyte-could-double-ev-range-and-run-extreme-cold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3348185/chinese-lithium-battery-electrolyte-could-double-ev-range-and-run-extreme-cold?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:00:14 +0000 Zhang Tong Zhang Tong Chinese scientists have developed a promising new battery technology that could dramatically increase the driving range of electric vehicles and allow them to perform more reliably in cold weather. Lithium batteries are essential components in products such as smartphones and EVs, but at present they are approaching their energy density ceiling, which limits the scope to improve their performance. The most common types of liquid-state battery – lithium iron phosphate and ternary lithium – are... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3344842/chinese-scientists-may-have-found-battery-could-double-electric-vehicles-range?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3344842/chinese-scientists-may-have-found-battery-could-double-electric-vehicles-range?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:08 +0000 Vincent Chow Vincent Chow China’s “infrastructure first” approach to developing its artificial intelligence industry will help unlock frontier innovation in the fast-moving technology, according to the president of Kimi model developer Moonshot AI. The country’s energy buildout had made the supply of electricity “very cheap”, which was essential for fundamental research and innovation, said Moonshot’s Zhang Yutong in Wednesday’s panel discussion on China’s “AI Plus” strategy at the World Economic Forum in Davos,... https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3340842/chinas-infrastructure-first-approach-major-advantage-ai-arms-race-davos-panel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3340842/chinas-infrastructure-first-approach-major-advantage-ai-arms-race-davos-panel?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:45:11 +0000 Luna Sun Luna Sun Early in the morning in cities across China, groups of people gather in public squares, moving as one in slow, deliberate tai chi routines. Many are in their sixties or seventies – an age group that has long defined the rhythm of daily life in much of the country. While these dedicated practitioners have been a part of the national routine for decades, their ubiquity carries new connotations as the country undergoes a profound shift in population dynamics: China is growing old, fast. As of last... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3332223/more-china-becomes-moderately-aged-how-will-its-economy-change?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3332223/more-china-becomes-moderately-aged-how-will-its-economy-change?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:00:09 +0000 SCMP SCMP Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s exports defy expectations in September under weight of trade war uncertainty China’s exports rebounded in September after hitting a six-month low in August, supported by recovering overseas demand and front-loading ahead of the “super golden week” holiday – though the latest flare-up with the United States over the weekend has renewed uncertainty... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3328851/chinas-exports-defy-expectations-military-mouthpieces-pla-vow-scmp-daily-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3328851/chinas-exports-defy-expectations-military-mouthpieces-pla-vow-scmp-daily-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:30:07 +0000 Shi Huang Shi Huang One of Japan’s most distinguished chemists, Eiichi Nakamura, has been appointed a chair professor at Nankai University in China. During his 50-year career, Nakamura has received numerous scientific awards as well as one of Japan’s highest honours. The University of Tokyo professor’s research spans synthetic and physical chemistry, and focuses on the functions of organic and inorganic substances. He has pioneered the use of atomic-resolution transmission electron microscopy to study the motions... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3328783/leading-japanese-chemist-eiichi-nakamura-joins-chinas-nankai-university?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3328783/leading-japanese-chemist-eiichi-nakamura-joins-chinas-nankai-university?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:20:15 +0000 Hannah Wang Hannah Wang Chinese brain-computer interface (BCI) companies, such as Nanjing Panda Electronics and MicroPort NeuroScientific, are benefiting from supportive policies, as the country vows to develop “two or three” global players in the sector by 2030 to compete with US entrepreneur Elon Musk’s Neuralink. In a document released on July 30 by seven ministries, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China outlined its goal to achieve breakthroughs in key BCI technologies by 2027. The... https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3321123/china-aims-its-brain-computer-interface-firms-rival-elon-musks-neuralink?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3321123/china-aims-its-brain-computer-interface-firms-rival-elon-musks-neuralink?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:00:11 +0000 Sylvia Ma Sylvia Ma The yuan’s internationalisation remains on an upwards, if uneven, trajectory and is gradually reshaping the global monetary order, according to a new study released at a high-profile economic forum in Beijing – though some participants warned US efforts to dominate digital finance pose risks. The yuan internationalisation index, which tracks the currency’s global use, rose by about 11 per cent in 2024 to 6.06, according to the Renmin University report released at this year’s International... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3319844/chinas-yuan-reshaping-global-order-us-backed-stablecoins-seen-threat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3319844/chinas-yuan-reshaping-global-order-us-backed-stablecoins-seen-threat?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:30:12 +0000