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Coleman Wong enjoys his ride on a Hong Kong Open themed tram. Photo: Elson Li
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.

Science

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

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Science

How Chinese scientists turn allergy into a powerful weapon against cancer

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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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A multidisciplinary team in China has made a breakthrough in how to achieve precise control of robotic arms in the crucial surgical steps of stitching and tying knots. Photo: Shutterstock
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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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.

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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.

Beijing Institute of Technology plans to recruit 120 students for the first batch of the embodied intelligence course. Photo: Shutterstock
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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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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China has escalated its innovation and self-reliance drive amid the country’s tech competition with the US. Photo: Edmond So
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.

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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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.

Pupils attend a training session held by the Joe Tsai Basketball Scholarship and the Asian University Basketball League in Hangzhou. Photo: AUBL
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.

A secondary school in China has offered a US$140,000 scholarship to a graduate who has been accepted into the prestigious Tsinghua University. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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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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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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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Electronic engineer holding computer chip with Chinese flag design. Photo: Shutterstock Images
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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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
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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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Bronze swords buried with the Terracotta Army of China’s first emperor have provided the inspiration for a way to tackle one of modern artillery’s most persistent challenges – barrel erosion. Photo: EPA-EFE
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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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Chinese team’s tough aerogel could shield aircraft from new extremes

Researchers propose novel method for producing strong, heat-resistant material used for protecting spacecraft and military equipment.

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US-China relations

As Trump flip-flops on US academia, China’s brightest head back home. Here’s why

Annual global ratings list is latest indicator of growing influence of Chinese institutions as US-based talent heads overseas.

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Robotics

Chinese start-up Mirror Me’s robot dog outpaces Boston Dynamics’ WildCat

Shanghai-based start-up’s Black Panther II robot dog achieves a top speed of 9.7 metres per second versus 8.8 metres per second for WildCat.

A four-legged robot developed by Mirror Me completed a distance of 100 metres in 13.17 seconds. Photo: Handout
Science

Chinese study uncovers cancer-fighting potential of impotence drugs like Viagra

Researchers find medication used to treat erectile dysfunction can also boost key anti-tumour immune cells.

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Artificial intelligence

Meta’s AI lab is stacked with Chinese talent, drawing attention back home

Seven of 11 publicly listed recruits at the new Meta Superintelligence Labs graduated from prestigious Chinese universities before moving to US.

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