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Victoria Bela
Reporter, China
Prior to joining SCMP in 2023, Victoria received her Bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Health and Environmental Studies from the University of Rochester, where she also worked in a Biochemistry lab. She holds a Master's in Public Policy from Peking University.
China’s top infectious disease expert says a strain of avian influenza virus is adapting and could make the leap from birds to mammals.
The development could pave the way for better treatment for human patients who currently face long waits for transplants.
A growing number of leading academics are being tempted away from Western countries as they make the move to Chinese institutions.
Just completed multi-decade project in Xinjiang region is intended to help prevent desertification and boost local economies.
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Researchers say their sealed hydrovoltaic cell could be used in harsh environments like deserts and in the dark.
Google Trends data shows the world is more excited by the latest clean energy vehicles than the noble principles behind them.
Travellers will be allowed to remain for up to 30 days in China without a visa from November 30.
Germany’s Scholz stresses the importance of ‘a level playing field for companies on all sides’.
Beijing says rebel leader Peng Deren is getting treatment in southwest China border province where he was reported to be under house arrest.
UK will be predictable ‘sovereign actor committed to the rule of law,’ British PM tells Chinese president on G20 sidelines.
Winners of the awards see top science and maths talent continuing to emerge from Chinese universities.
Findings of study by Chinese scientists may help extend women’s reproductive lifespan as the average age of having children rises.
A Chinese study has found that missing a morning meal can exacerbate the development of heart disease.
Despite official assertions that the US rivals are unconcerned by presidential election outcome, recent events suggest otherwise.
Shi and a team of Chinese, US and Swiss researchers have developed a customised virus receptor that could pave way for new treatments.
The microscopic animal has radiation-resistant genes that could have applications in space, crops and medicine, Chinese researcher says.
The Haolong transporter is not designed to carry a crew, unlike Nasa’s original, but is intended to support the Tiangong space station.
The bloc is expanding its footprint with new members and partners but it does not always fall on common ground.
Russian leader and bloc’s joint declaration indicate member countries recognise benefits of more transparent cross-border payment scheme.
In first meeting with Iranian President Pezeshkian on Brics sidelines, Xi says Gaza ceasefire should occur ‘at the earliest possible date’.
Xi tells annual summit in Russia that the bloc of emerging economies should also lead the way in overhauling global governance.
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet for third time in person this year as bloc of emerging economies seeks to counter Western-led world order.
Innovation would detect margins of tumours before and during surgery, paper says.
Plan sets out 17 priority areas for development including searching for habitable planets and exploring quantum mechanics.
Chinese and US researchers have shown how our expectations can change the way our brains respond to pain.
China is ‘ahead of schedule’ in achieving UN 2030 sustainability goals, while global progress remains limited, new report says.
Disease ecologist Peter Daszak describes the ‘witch hunt’ he and his organisation have endured over Covid lab leak allegations.
Study uncovers hydrovoltaic effect of leaf transpiration and gives ‘fresh perspective for advancing green energy technologies’, team writes.
The ‘father of nanogenerators’ and one of the most influential scientists in the United States, takes role at Beijing institute.
Researchers have created a type of self-renewing cell that could help future research and preserve vital genetic resources.
