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A model of the C929 widebody passenger jet on display at the Comac booth at November’s Zhuhai air show. Photo: Reuters

Exclusive | China’s C929 widebody jet to make maiden commercial flight by 2035: source

Comac manager tells partners at Paris Air Show that plane is expected to be certified domestically by 2032.

China’s C929 jet secures Western tech as manufacturer signs parts deals

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China’s youth unemployment crisis to worsen as historic graduation season looms

China’s youth unemployment rate fell to 14.9 per cent in May, but remained higher than at the same point last year.

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Diplomacy

China urges US to ‘look at the whole picture’ on tariffs to see true trade ties

Meanwhile, Washington’s ambassador to Beijing says Donald Trump’s vision is for relationship based on fairness and respect.

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Politics

Thai PM fights for political survival as Cambodia leaked call saga snowballs

Paetongtarn Shinawatra under pressure to resign after a coalition partner quit over a leaked conversation with Cambodia’s Hun Sen.

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US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth (centre) arrives at Capitol Hill in Washington to testify before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Wednesday. Photo: AP

Will US actively join Israel against Iran? Pentagon chief stays mum

Science

China builds portable neutron gun powered by hydrogen-lithium nuclear reaction

Particle gun uses electromagnetic technique to produce ‘atomic flashlight’ that can find cracks in aeroplane wings and detect explosives.

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Chinese researchers have achieved controlled nuclear reactions between hydrogen and lithium in a compact device for the first time. Repeated nuclear reactions were observed in a 30-minute test. Photo: Xian Modern Control Technology Research Institute
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Diplomacy

Israel ‘ready to keep talking to China’ despite criticism of Iran air strikes

Eli Belotserkovsky did not rule out the prospect of Beijing helping to mediate between the two bitter enemies.

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Transport

Uber warns Hong Kong users of higher fares, longer wait times under proposal

Some drivers oppose vehicle quota under government’s proposed regulations, as limit on numbers would eliminate those who drive part time.

Lifestyle

Acclaimed photographer Cristina Mittermeier’s dynamic pictures inspire change

Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative supports the conservationist’s work which sparks discussions and action needed to protect the oceans.

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Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative has supported conservation photographer Cristina Mittermeier’s mission to use her work to highlight the threats facing the Earth’s oceans. Photo: Rolex/Anthony Blasko

Middle East

Iranian missiles hit Israeli hospital and Tel Aviv area; Israel attacks nuclear sites

Iran and Israel trade fresh air attacks after Iran’s supreme leader rejected US calls for surrender.

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Soroka Medical Centre in Beersheba, Israel, following a missile strike. Photo: Reuters

Politics

Why a UN Security Council seat is ‘crucial’ to the Philippines

Manila is hoping for a bigger say in global conflict resolution and its South China Sea dispute with Beijing.

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Military

China’s Victory Day rehearsal leaks show stealth jets, massive air formations

Clips seen as providing early glimpse of scale and symbolism expected when China marks its 80th World War II Victory Day on September 3.

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Science

Top scientists will leave US in waves this summer: experts

Increasing numbers of scientists are eyeing opportunities in Australia, Canada, China and Europe amid threatened cuts to funding.

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A number of US-based researchers are reported to be exploring opportunities in other countries. Photo: AFP

China Economy

Premier urges China’s Jiangsu to embrace ‘higher development expectations’

Province’s GDP rose 5.9 per cent year on year in first quarter, closing in on top-ranked Guangdong.

Premier Li Qiang visits a machinery manufacturer in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, on Monday. Photo: Xinhua

Science

Chinese brain experiment at dance performance generates goosebumps and aversion

Netizens repulsed by sci-fi headgear; Tsinghua University says probes capture neurological activity in volunteers enjoying performance.

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Family & Relationships

BTS Army celebrate group’s return by helping South Korean adoptees

As BTS return from military service, the Army fandom launches a project to help adoptees reconnect with or learn about their birth families.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong employment bill may still allow worker exploitation: lawmakers

Transport sector lawmaker Frankie Yick says minibus operators will have no choice but to cut working hours, meaning drivers will earn less.

The new employment bill is expected to create a more challenging business environment for the minibus industry. Photo: Sam Tsang

Trending in China

Chinese woman’s get-rich scheme, long-lost twins reunited: 5 trending stories

From a woman’s plot to fleece rich men to a Chinese boy braiding his sister’s hair, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

An 11-year-old boy in China has created 300 unique hair braids for his toddler sister, earning widespread admiration online. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

Education

6 public universities in Hong Kong rise in global rankings

University of Hong Kong climbs to 11th place, beating two prestigious mainland Chinese institutions.

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Politics

Indonesia is buying more weapons – but can it sustain such defence spending?

Analysts question whether Indonesia has the wherewithal to finance and maintain its defence systems.

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The Boeing pavilion at this year’s International Paris Air Show, which runs until Sunday. Photo: EPA

Europe must reduce critical mineral dependence on China, just like US: Boeing

Global aerospace supply chain means no country can go it alone, ‘we’re going to have to work together’, senior official said.

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‘A new China shock’: von der Leyen revives hard line on Beijing at G7 summit

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China’s economy weathers US tariff storm in May as consumption picks up

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Diplomacy

Open Questions | Trump and Xi to act tough but won’t allow free fall in US-China ties: Ryan Hass

Think tank expert and former diplomat discusses Donald Trump’s approach to China and why his ‘bromance’ with Xi Jinping might be one-sided.

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Global Economy

Open Dialogue | Is the US dollar’s decline inevitable? Kenneth Rogoff and Yu Yongding weigh in

The two economists reflect on how the Trump administration’s recent actions have harmed the US dollar – and handed China a golden opportunity.

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Politics

Open Questions | How US tech curbs pushed China to innovate, and where a ‘super AI’ could emerge

Law professor says regulating AI is ‘like buying insurance’ and precautions must be taken, especially by pioneers in the field.

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Global Economy

Open Questions | Truth in the truce: Wendy Cutler mulls if US-China trade can find lasting peace

With three decades spent shaping US trade policy from behind the scenes, Cutler touches on hot-button issues, from Trump’s executive orders to the likelihood of a lasting agreement with China.

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DeepSeek rival MiniMax says its first AI reasoning model halves compute of R1

The Shanghai-based firm said its open-source M1 model is more efficient in tasks including maths and coding than the popular DeepSeek-R1.

MiniMax-M1 consumes half the resources and has a context window 10 times the size of DeepSeek-R1, according to the start-up. Photo: Shutterstock

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Exclusive | China’s C929 widebody jet to make maiden commercial flight by 2035: source

Comac manager tells partners at Paris Air Show that plane is expected to be certified domestically by 2032.

Big Tech

Huawei defends role as AI, 5G infrastructure supplier at Shanghai MWC

Huawei deputy chairman says the telecoms industry is facing stagnant growth, while touting AI-driven solutions.

Big Tech

JD.com takes its Meituan rivalry to Saudi Arabia with express delivery service

JoyExpress is a business-to-consumer express delivery service that covers most of the 13 provinces in the Middle Eastern country.

Workers sort packages for delivery at a JD.com warehouse in Beijing on November 11, 2024. Photo: AFP

Global Economy

After tight-lipped talks in London, the US-China silence speaks volumes

A week after the second round of high-profile trade negotiations between Beijing and Washington, analysts break down what happened before, during and after.

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Diplomacy

China may offer to play ‘constructive’ role in mediating Iran-Israel conflict

Beijing has expressed its willingness to play a ‘constructive’ role, but there may be limits on what it can achieve.

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Diplomacy

Why the Trump-Musk feud may have cooled, but China’s concern has not

Trump’s unpredictability is well known, but his treatment of his erstwhile ally will make Beijing extra cautious about agreeing to a summit.

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China

As US urges foreign investment, Chinese firms see Trump policy and balk

Mixed messaging from American leader adds to complicated terrain for companies, especially at state level where suspicion can run high.

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