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Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

The latest news and top stories on the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. A prominent Beijing-based state research institute and think tank, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) is dedicated to being China’s highest academic institution and comprehensive research centre for philosophy and social sciences. Established in May 1977, its main areas of focus include language, philosophy, law, economics, religion, ethnicity, archaeology, history and literature. CASS is recognised for its extensive research across nearly 300 sub-disciplines and its significant role as a leading think tank in China and Asia.

Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

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.

Hitting inflation target is key to China’s other economic goals, adviser says

China pivots to ‘investing in people’ strategy as growth engine switches gears

How China’s sovereign debt is becoming a real alternative to US Treasuries

Beijing is now offering dollar-denominated sovereign bonds at rates matching equivalent US Treasuries – and investors are snapping them up.

China should up education spending to help population adapt to AI era: economist

Prominent Chinese economist says it is imperative to ensure the next generation can withstand the changes being driven by AI.

From gala spectacle to job scare: Chinese workers confront the AI threat

The country’s economy – with an expansive public sector – is better positioned to withstand AI shocks, but more government support is needed.

China prioritises regional expertise over language fluency in academic shift

Some 450 regional studies centres have been set up across more than 180 institutions nationwide since Ministry of Education launched project.

How China’s Yangtze River fishing ban is also helping finless porpoise recover

Restoration and sustainable aquaculture project held up as model for other major river systems such as the Mekong and Amazon.

Chinese researchers achieve ‘slow motion’ in quantum chaos for better data

Researchers have controlled a temporary stable phase in the system, offering a possible avenue for preserving quantum information.

Is this the end of the golden age of Chinese think tanks with star ex-officials?

Two cases involving corruption raise questions about the future of a model that has thrived for the past decade.

Japanese paper-cutting art inspires China science team’s flexible brain implants

Stretchable microelectrode arrays aim to overcome limitations of electrode technology, such as Neuralink.

How did a prized red gemstone reach the ancient, mysterious Shu kingdom?

The presence of the warm, reddish-orange mineral in the Bronze Age archaeological site of Sanxingdui has long puzzled archaeologists.

Scams and outflows: why China slammed the door on real-world asset tokens

Beijing’s clampdown aims to help safeguard financial security and monetary sovereignty while leaving room for regulated fintech innovation in Hong Kong.

How Chinese scientists made petrol building blocks with CO2, water and sunlight

A solar-powered process that mimics photosynthesis in plants could be used to produce valuable resources such as fuel, researchers say.

Ming dynasty ‘Guide to the Galaxy’: China names 2100 space plan after 1637 book

Project draws inspiration from Ming scientific philosophy that ‘materials are born of nature; humans transform them through craftsmanship’.

China’s first-of-kind ABF crystal creates most energised solid-state laser beam

Breakthrough could open possibilities in quantum computing, space platforms, precision manufacturing and the chip industry.

How China’s 5,100-year-old dams challenge Western narratives on despotism

Researchers use digital technologies to uncover archaeological evidence that ancient communities managed water cooperatively.

Tale of 2 megacities: how did Beijing, Shanghai GDPs surpass 5 trillion yuan?

China’s two largest cities are outpacing national growth rates, each generating gross domestic products equal to a small European country.

China’s chip breakthrough, Tang Dynasty armour restored: 7 science highlights

From PLA developing quantum weapons to China’s dark matter breakthrough, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

Chinese satellite forces 4,400 of its Starlink rivals into lower altitude: study

Researchers in China said the SpaceX decision was ‘directly triggered’ by a close call between two satellites in December.

US looking inward under Trump made room for China’s development, expert says

As US president reshapes Washington’s policy, Beijing may be left in an increasingly ‘complex and volatile’ world, Ni Feng says.

Chinese scientists turn carbon dioxide to starch with 10-fold productivity boost

Feat seen to pave the way for industrial starch production without relying on water- and land-intensive corn.

First contact: in quest for moon water, Chinese team flags risk in touching ice

Scientists warn water on the moon is locked in frozen soil, not exposed to air and held in place only by cold and vacuum.

DeepSeek’s AI technique for long texts questioned by new research

AI models face a critical limitation known as the long-context bottleneck, which restricts their ability to process lengthy documents.

Chinese team restores legendary Tang dynasty ‘golden’ armour from Tibetan tomb

Tomb’s occupant confirmed to be a Tuyuhun king and the golden armour is likely to have been among his prized possessions, conservators say.

China, Chile to explore Atacama Trench with ‘tools no other country possesses’

Three-month expedition will plumb uncharted depths of eastern Pacific in quest for new life forms and insights into quakes and tsunamis.

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.

China’s 7,000-year-old sunmao woodwork led to the most efficient DNA editing tool

Quest to beat the US saw a Chinese team turn to ancient traditions, leading to a new technique 10 times more effective than other methods.