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Chinese laser scientist ‘Crazy Li’ arms small drones with metal-cutting beam
Researchers have developed a new device which will enable small drones to shoot powerful lasers – something once thought impossible.
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How to gain entrée into Trump’s White House? Beijing is looking for ways.
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Cyborg insects can now be mass-produced in a robotic factory, scientists say
14 Dec 2024 - 10:00PM
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Global Economy
Reporter’s note: How a mall in Mexico became a flashpoint in US-China rivalry
The fierce economic competition between the US and China has had many casualties - even a shopping centre in the heart of Mexico City.
14 Dec 2024 - 10:00PM
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Mexican authorities raid the Plaza Izazaga 89 shopping centre on November 28. Photo: Reuters
Science
What’s stopping human-like machine intelligence? Chinese AI experts weigh in
Smarter, goal-driven research and transparency needed to realise AGI ambition, start-up scientist says.
14 Dec 2024 - 9:00PM
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Politics
How AI is bringing conversations about wartime atrocities into the classroom
Project allows students to engage in dialogue with interactive testimonies, including from ‘comfort women’ and Nanking massacre survivors.
14 Dec 2024 - 8:00PM
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Politics
Cross-strait exchanges under pressure by Taiwan’s ruling DPP
Next week’s Twin City Forum in Taipei hangs in the balance as organisers face demands to scrap event over China’s escalating military pressure.
14 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM
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Wayne Chiang Wan-an, mayor of Taipei and a member of the opposition KMT, is under pressure by the ruling DPP to cancel an annual event intended to promote cross-strait dialogue. Photo: Facebook
China
China’s growth on track to hit target of around 5%, senior official suggests
Country is going to achieve major goals this year, an economic forum in Beijing told.
14 Dec 2024 - 7:00PM
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Tech War
Sanctioned camera maker Hikvision ends five government contracts in Xinjiang
The surveillance camera maker, blacklisted by Trump in 2019, did not say why it was now ending contracts for projects completed in 2018.
14 Dec 2024 - 4:00PM
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Science
Competition set to heat up over Australian gemstone used in hypersonic weapons
A mineral with thermal qualities vital to hypersonic aircraft could soon be at the centre of the next US-China supply battle.
14 Dec 2024 - 2:00PM
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Diplomacy
Yellen warns ‘wary’ Chinese banks that US sanctions are still a real risk
Treasury secretary says the United States is not ruling out action against Chinese lenders over Russian ties.
14 Dec 2024 - 1:31PM
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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Chinese lenders could be sanctioned if there is evidence of collusion with Russia. Photo: Reuters
Science
China sells ultra-powerful laser cutter to unnamed US buyer in industry first
The 60kW cutting-edge machine is the world’s fastest and was developed by Sino-Italian joint venture in the eastern province of Zhejiang.
14 Dec 2024 - 12:00PM
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China Economy
China aims to heal wounds of ‘involution’ as officials vow to stem bloodletting
Beijing intends to rectify ‘neijuan-style’ competition that has caused overcapacity concerns and taken a toll on profits, especially in new-energy sector.
14 Dec 2024 - 10:00AM
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China Economy
How will Trump tariffs affect small foreign businesses operating in China?
Relocating operations or restructuring supply chains remain costly and complex challenges.
14 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM
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Europe
UK’s Prince Andrew says he’s ‘ceased all contact’ with alleged Chinese spy
A former UK minister called it ‘extremely embarrassing’ that a suspected Chinese agent had become a confidante of the disgraced royal.
14 Dec 2024 - 7:01AM
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Britain’s Prince Andrew, is seen in London in July 2017. Photo: EPA-EFE
Military
Why mainland China’s ‘second navy’ is becoming increasingly active around Taiwan
As well as stepping up patrols, coastguards are training with the navy triggering speculation about their role in any attack on the island.
14 Dec 2024 - 6:44AM
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China
Macron plans China visit, origins of modern humans: SCMP daily catch-up
From the sentencing of a Chinese football legend to ancient human fossils in a cave, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.
13 Dec 2024 - 9:00PM
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Economist Huang Yiping on Trump trade war 2.0 and China’s stimulus ‘U-turn’
Huang Yiping of Peking University talks the re-election of Donald Trump and why China needs its own Marshall Plan.
12 Nov 2024 - 7:01PM
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Tech War
China’s chip industry braces for another 4 years under Trump
Chinese semiconductor firms are ramping up purchases of foreign chipmaking equipment and looking to forge new alliances.
11 Nov 2024 - 10:33AM
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Diplomacy
How could a hawkish Donald Trump White House team shape US-China ties?
Amid rumours about possible cabinet picks, from Elon Musk to Mike Pompeo, experts say China hardliners could risk ‘fierce confrontation’.
9 Nov 2024 - 12:51AM
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Diplomacy
China, US officials set to talk climate change amid fears over Trump’s policies
Ahead of Cop 29 in Azerbaijan, policymakers fret that the once and future president could stall efforts to cut greenhouse-gas emissions.
8 Nov 2024 - 10:56PM
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