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An employee works on the production line of the Tashan hip-assisted exoskeleton at a workshop in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province. Photo: China News Service/VCG via Getty Images
Two Sessions 2026

How China could narrow a tech hub’s income gap – and avoid Silicon Valley’s fate

As tech mecca Zhejiang province sees wealth soar on the back of robotics, gaming and AI, Beijing hopes to avert a wide income disparity.

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Trending in China

China dating scene sees rise in ‘hunter-style lovers’ who are attentive and caring

South China Sea

Why High Seas Treaty could change ‘rules of the game’ in South China Sea row

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China technology

Opinion | How Hangzhou’s tech ecosystem nurtures dragons and rockets

It’s not one factor but a ‘rainforest’ of policy, capital, talent, universities and research institutions operating within clear boundaries.

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A mechanical horse dragon spits fire during a parade on December 16, 2023, in Hangzhou in China’s Zhejiang province. Photo: Getty Images
Science

Asthma has no cure. For some, the risk is in this gene, Chinese team finds

Researchers create Chinese Immune Multi-Omics Atlas, profiling more than 10 million immune cells and identifying 73 types of immune cells.

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Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open

Hongkonger Wong hungry for major progress after Norway camp with Casper Ruud

Home favourite Coleman Wong will learn Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open first-round opponent when draw is made on Saturday.

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Science

China builds a record-breaking hypergravity machine to compress space and time

CHIEF1900 will help to recreate catastrophic events such as dam failures and earthquakes inside a lab, university says.

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A view of the core of the CHIEF1300. The latest CHIEF1900 was built by Shanghai Electric Nuclear Power Group and shipped to Zhejiang University last week for installation. Photo: Xinhua
Science

How Chinese scientists turn allergy into a powerful weapon against cancer

Mast cell platform can expand to carry other payloads, such as molecules, viruses, proteins and drug-loaded nanoparticles.

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Science

With one small step for AI, Chinese scientists make giant leap for humanity

Researchers give robotic arms the skill and precision of experienced surgeons, all thanks to the inspiration of a simple slip knot.

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Science

Cambridge ex-professor Nigel Slater joins China’s biotech revolution

Veteran academic to collaborate with Chinese scientists to develop next-gen cancer therapies using vaccine tech for tumour immunotherapy.

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Nigel Slater, former pro-vice-chancellor of the University of Cambridge, has officially embarked on a new chapter in China’s rapidly rising biomedical frontier after joining Zhejiang University in Hangzhou. Photo: Handout
Robotics

Tsinghua University sets up research institute in push for robotics talent

The Institute for Embodied Intelligence and Robotics will be led by Zhang Tao, director of the university’s automation department.

Tsinghua University’s Institute of Embodied AI and Robotics will integrate resources from its different schools. Photo: Shutterstock
Robotics

Chinese schools offer ‘embodied intelligence’ courses to aid robotics industry

Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Zhejiang University are among seven schools that plan to offer ‘embodied intelligence’ as a new major.

Trending in China

China law graduate turns delivery driver after ex’s luxury habits drain finances

‘Beautiful’ wife splurges on cosmetic surgery, luxury handbags, uses expensive face cream for hands and feet.

Science

Why Egypt draws fire when Chinese question the West’s version of world history

Scepticism from intellectuals and the general public has grown, adding an unexpected twist to the two countries’ long-term partnership.

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The ancient Egypt exhibition held at the Shanghai Museum drew more than 2.77 million visitors. Photo: Getty Images
Science

China’s Tsinghua University tops multiple global rankings for computer science

Its rise in a field once dominated by US institutions reflects years of Chinese government investment and close ties to the tech sector.

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Tsinghua University in Beijing has pushed to the front of fields like artificial intelligence and computer systems. Photo: Shutterstock
Science

Death of 3 bright young scientists highlights China’s ruthless academic system

As China’s innovation and self-reliance drive shifts into high gear, experts say revamping ecosystem may overlook well-being of people in it.

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Chinese Basketball Association

Hong Kong basketball college team blame system for Asian University event showing

Non-release of regular starters, poor development, coach shortage among reasons for University of Hong Kong finishing last, they say.

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Science

Study reveals how corn has evolved to sense and respond to environment

International research team discovers plant mechanism that could help to combat pests and increase yield.

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Corn releases a gas called linalool that prompts nearby plants to alter their soil, which can boost defences against pests and predation. Photo: Shutterstock
NBA

Basketball or study? Chinese children can pursue both via ‘incredible platform’

Joe Tsai Basketball Scholarship offers ‘different pathway’ as pupils and parents attend coaching and briefing sessions in Hangzhou.

Trending in China

China school in hot water over US$140,000 cash prize for top performing student

Controversial money presentations to top students spark concerns that youngsters’ education is being driven by financial rewards.

US-China relations

Chinese universities face online flak over Yale researcher critical of Xinjiang

Universities inviting Darius Longarino to speak have been infiltrated by ‘foreign hostile forces’, Chinese social media users allege.

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Armed police officers patrol the Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, capital of China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Photo: Kyodo
China's economic recovery

China rises up ‘elite quality’ league table as AI investment booms

China ranked 19th in the latest Elite Quality Index, which assesses whether national elites create sustainable value for their countries.

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Visitors watch humanoid robots fight at the Unitree Robotics booth during the World Robot Conference in Beijing. China has invested heavily in artificial intelligence, robotics and other emerging sectors in recent years. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

China debuts first e-beam lithography tool for commercial use in chip milestone

Beijing’s efforts to build its own chipmaking tools may be paying off as global competition in the sector heats up.

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SCMP Highlights

Chinese experts create ‘storm eye’, China’s rocket woes: 7 science highlights

From Chinese scientists creating a ‘storm eye’ to a new gene-editing tool, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

China consumption

Passion, pride and live pigs: inside China’s booming local basketball league

Zhejiang’s new league – dubbed the ‘ZheBA’ – is part of a wave of Chinese sports leagues going viral by tapping into local pride and culture.

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A pair of chickens are driven around the court in a remote control car during a ZheBA game in Taizhou, Zhejiang province on July 18. The amateur basketball league often uses games to promote cities’ local produce and livestock. Photo: Handout
Science

How China’s new ‘Darwin Monkey’ could shake up future of AI in world first

First such supercomputer with over 2 billion artificial neurons mimics macaque brain, is expected to help advance human brain-inspired AI.

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The “Darwin Monkey” is made up of 960 Darwin 3 brain-inspired computing chips creating over 100 billion synapses. Photo: Handout
Science

Chinese scientists double artillery gun lifespan with ancient chromium tech

Researchers turn an ancient Chinese anti-corrosion technique into a modern-day solution to combat gun barrel erosion and microcracking.

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Science

Wu Yiquan: the Chinese AI researcher scoring big on the basketball court

Brains and brawn: university assistant professor turns heads with his slam dunks.

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