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LATEST China Science NEWS

Chip prodigy returns to China, hybrid crop grown in desert: 7 science highlights

Chip expert Da Bo, deeply involved in the building of TSMC’s 3nm plant in Japan, has returned to China with his team. Photo: Handout

Can China’s caesium-from-brine tech cut reliance on Canadian, Australian ores?

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The Tanco mine in Canada is among the major global commercial sources of caesium. China’s Sinomine Resources controls operations here. Photo: Handout

Top Chinese map-making scientist Zhou Chenghu netted in anti-corruption sweep

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Leading cartographic scientist Zhou Chenghu is being investigated by central and local anti-corruption bodies for “suspected serious violations of duty”, Central Commission for Discipline Inspection has confirmed. Photo: Handout

Biomedicine | China steps up Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s drug push, looks to TCM

China steps up Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s drug push, looks to TCM

China team drafts sanctions list targeting US, allies on 63 key tech sectors

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A Chinese team has drawn up a list of sensitive or globally competitive technology sectors that could benefit from export restrictions to the US and its allies. Illustration: Shutterstock
MORE China Science NEWS
A rocket carrying China’s Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship launches from a satellite launch centre in Gansu province on May 24. Photo: Kyodo
SpaceX

Opinion | US-China rivalry is making Asia’s space economy more confrontational

Outer space is growing beyond a scientific frontier to become a forum for contests over sovereignty and economic security.

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Technology

Opinion | For SpaceX, global dominance may not be written in the stars

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Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong may host Shenzhou-23 crew in 2027, including astronaut Lai Ka-ying

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Jeff Bezos

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during engine-firing test

Jeff Bezos’ space venture hit with a major setback in New Glenn rocket ‘anomaly’.

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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploding in a massive fireball on Thursday. Photo: @NASASpaceflight via X
Science

China touts AI ‘brain’ to speed up satellite targeting

Researchers say their AI ‘brain plus tool army’ cuts analysis time and overcomes obstacles without human intervention.

Japan

Japan Airlines wants to blast human culture into space and land it on the moon

The carrier is selling payload space to preserve Earth’s heritage from climate change and war, but sceptics dismiss it as a PR stunt.

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Hong Kong society

Beijing hails Hong Kong astronaut’s selection as result of ‘one country, two systems’

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs says space mission will inspire more young people in Hong Kong to support country’s technological development.

Hong Kong astronaut Lai Ka-ying has also made history as China’s first female payload specialist. Photo: AP
Hong Kong science and tech

How Hong Kong’s first astronaut triggered a space education race

Lai Ka-ying’s selection spurs interest in aerospace and satellite-design courses at centre, as industry leaders call for blueprint.

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Japan

Japan eyes new rules to curb US, China and Russia space arms race

Japan is ‘best placed’ to establish new rules given its space capabilities and strong support for nuclear non-proliferation, analysts say.

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United States

US moon base plans revealed for what Nasa chief calls ‘the grand return’

US space agency outlines multiphase blueprint, awarding contracts for landers, buggies and drones.

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An artist’s concept of Nasa's plans for its moon base. Photo: Nasa via TNS
US-China relations

US weighs offensive space tactics as China satellite rivalry intensifies

Former Pentagon official says Washington is debating ways to deny Beijing use of space amid fears over military miscalculation.

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China’s PLA has more than 500 ISR satellites and has practised targeting US ports, ships and airfields using space-linked “kill chains”, analyst says. Photo: Shutterstock
China’s Communist Party

China says jailed aerospace engineer was lured into spying for foreign agency

State media says accused received US$88,000 after he ‘fell step by step into the trap laid’ by an unidentified spy organisation.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s first astronaut has done city proud but now what else is needed?

Steps needed to turn short-term excitement surrounding Lai’s Shenzhou-23 mission into long-term talent pipeline, academic says.

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Hong Kong society

Leaving family hardest part of Lai Ka-ying’s space mission, sister says

Elder sister Lai Ka-man says she is most looking forward to family union when astronaut returns so they can enjoy egg waffles together.

Hong Kong’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, takes part in space training. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying a role model for young people

The Shenzhou-23 mission is a message to the next generation that space is within reach and that all Hongkongers belong in the orbit of scientific endeavour.

Shenzhou-23 crew member Lai Ka-ying is seen during training. Photo: CCTV screen grab
Science

China merges space programmes as race to the moon with US heats up

The country releases further details about how it is ‘combining experiences and expertise’ from its crewed and uncrewed lunar missions.

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Hong Kong society

Cheers, pride as Hong Kong’s first astronaut heads off on mission

Hongkongers celebrate as trailblazer Lai Ka-ying heads to Tiangong space station in Shenzhou-23 spacecraft.

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Hong Kong society

‘Let’s give it a try’: motion sickness no barrier for Hong Kong’s first astronaut

Lai Ka-ying says sheer willpower helped her pass parts of the gruelling selection process for China’s Shenzhou-23 mission.

Lai Ka-ying with crew members Zhang Zhiyuan (centre) and Zhu Yangzhu. Photo: Handout
United States

SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on test flight

CEO Musk hopes the rocket will get people to Mars one day, but he must first beat Bezos’ Blue Origin to help Nasa put astronauts on the moon.

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Style Edit

Style Edit: Hermès’ revamped Elements store is a cosmology-inspired escape

The maison’s revamped boutique in West Kowloon layers phoenix-inspired ceramics, stylish salons and curated art into a calm, fable-inspired setting.

Books and literature

How should we greet aliens? Neil deGrasse Tyson has the answer

In his new book, Take Me to Your Leader, Neil deGrasse Tyson examines what we can anticipate from first contact and how to react.

Neil deGrasse Tyson and Stephen Colbert appear on the CBS series The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on April 21, 2026. DeGrasse Tyson’s new book, Take Me To Your Leader, was released in May. Photo: CBS via Getty Images
Luxury travel

Will stratospheric balloons make trips to the edge of space more accessible?

SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic brought rocket-powered space tourism – these start-ups are promising a more serene ride.

Halo Space’s Aurora capsule is designed to rotate slowly during flight. Photo: Handout
Japan

Japan joins hunt for aliens. Can it solve the ‘Wow! Signal’ mystery?

Japan’s first SETI group plans radio observations near Sagittarius next August, aiming to decode the 1977 signal.

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US-China relations

US lawmakers warn China is top space rival as race to the moon intensifies

Beijing is using space for ‘diplomacy and influence’, US lawmakers claim amid growing competition with Washington.

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US-China relations

Trump’s Golden Dome targets China’s ‘hypersonic weapons, cruise missiles’

US president’s US$185 billion missile defence shield to counter Chinese, Russian missile arsenals, a senior Pentagon official told Congress.

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The Trump administration’s Golden Dome concept is expected to identify incoming projectiles, calculate their trajectories, and deploy interceptor missiles to destroy them mid-flight. Photo: Lockheed Martin
Science

Will the future world order be determined by who controls low Earth orbit?

Amid Starlink’s ability to service conflict zones, Chinese article warns of ‘new form of power’ to allow or cut connectivity in real time.

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Starlink was rolled out in Ukraine in 2022 to replace internet and communication networks damaged by Russia’s invasion of the country, quickly becoming a critical tool for both civilian and military connectivity. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Default in our stars: China banks use satellites to track assets, cut loan risks

Analysts say orbital monitoring of sites, property and other assets provides vital data on borrowers.

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Science

Can Chinese scientists bring Nasa’s ‘space spider’ dream to life?

Shenyang team focuses on how to produce strong structural parts efficiently, and how to connect them reliably.

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