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PLA fires up world’s first boron ramjet engine that can fly and swim

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The world’s first underwater ramjet engine, powered by boron fuel, has been developed by PLA scientists. Photo: National University of Defence Technology

Ancient Chinese proved the Pythagorean theorem in 17 characters: mathematician

Pythagorean theorem was proved hundreds years before Euclid by an ancient Chinese mathematician. Photo: Shutterstock

China is a long way from reaching this year’s space launch target

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Up to 15 more missions are anticipated before the end of December. Photo: Xinhua

‘Jay Chou of fitness world’, Jimmy Lai takes witness stand: 7 highlights

Jordan Yeoh is one of the featured experts at the 2024 Hong Kong Fitness and Wellness Expo. Photo: Jordan Yeoh

Chinese supercomputer tops global computing efficiency list

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Tianhe, developed by the National University of Defence Technology, is ranked at the top of the latest list of the world’s most power-efficient big data processing systems. Photo: Xinhua

China poised to challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink for Brazil’s satellite internet

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brasilia on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua

PLA fires up world’s first boron ramjet engine that can fly and swim

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The world’s first underwater ramjet engine, powered by boron fuel, has been developed by PLA scientists. Photo: National University of Defence Technology

Ancient Chinese proved the Pythagorean theorem in 17 characters: mathematician

Pythagorean theorem was proved hundreds years before Euclid by an ancient Chinese mathematician. Photo: Shutterstock

China is a long way from reaching this year’s space launch target

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Up to 15 more missions are anticipated before the end of December. Photo: Xinhua

‘Jay Chou of fitness world’, Jimmy Lai takes witness stand: 7 highlights

Jordan Yeoh is one of the featured experts at the 2024 Hong Kong Fitness and Wellness Expo. Photo: Jordan Yeoh

Chinese supercomputer tops global computing efficiency list

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Tianhe, developed by the National University of Defence Technology, is ranked at the top of the latest list of the world’s most power-efficient big data processing systems. Photo: Xinhua

China poised to challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink for Brazil’s satellite internet

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Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brasilia on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua
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A picker harvests tomatoes in China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in September. Photo: Xinhua

Diplomacy

US bars more imports over alleged forced labour in China’s Xinjiang

The move means over 100 companies have been put on the Uygur Forced Labour Prevention Act Entity List.

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China plans to have national data infrastructure in place by 2029

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US troop aid may reassure Philippines but will prod China: analysts

For Beijing, the US defence secretary’s revelation of deployment to Task Force Ayungin could be ‘nerve-racking’, says analyst.

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The Chinese Coast Guard has fired water cannons at Philippine vessels amid their clashes at Second Thomas Shoal this year. Photo: Reuters
The Chinese Coast Guard has fired water cannons at Philippine vessels amid their clashes at Second Thomas Shoal this year. Photo: Reuters

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China’s Trump challenge, space target struggle for Beijing: SCMP daily catch-up

From China’s arrival at new crossroads with US to trial bid to up fertility rates, here’s a round-up from today’s China and Economy coverage.

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China urges ‘positive dialogue’ with US as Trump’s threatened tariffs loom large

Deputy commerce minister also warns of tariffs’ adverse effects on the country imposing them, while pointing to China’s economic ‘resilience’ in face of external shocks.

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Big Tech

Alibaba bets on retailing chief Jiang Fan to bolster e-commerce momentum

The merger of Alibaba’s domestic and overseas e-commerce businesses is expected to improve the firm’s operational and financial performance.

Jiang Fan, the newly appointed chief executive of Alibaba E-commerce Business Group. Photo: Alibaba
Jiang Fan, the newly appointed chief executive of Alibaba E-commerce Business Group. Photo: Alibaba

Politics

Beijing’s messaging needs AI, algorithms to counter Western discourse: experts

People’s Daily dedicates full page to expert opinion stressing need for more ‘precise’ information campaigns to dismantle international stereotypes.

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Big Tech

TikTok rival Kuaishou gets police warning over content moderation

The warning was over alleged lapses in dealing with prohibited content in a timely manner and failing to protect minors.

Science

PLA fires up world’s first boron ramjet engine that can fly and swim

An engine that can carry weapons at incredible speeds through both air and water has been developed by Chinese scientists.

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The world’s first underwater ramjet engine, powered by boron fuel, has been developed by PLA scientists. Photo: National University of Defence Technology

Diplomacy

Singapore’s former prime minister Lee Hsien Loong set for six-day China trip

Lee, now a senior minister, was one of China’s most frequently visiting foreign leaders during his 20 years at the helm from 2004.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping with then Singaporean prime minister Lee Hsien Loong during his last visit to Beijing, in March 2023. Photo: AP
Chinese President Xi Jinping with then Singaporean prime minister Lee Hsien Loong during his last visit to Beijing, in March 2023. Photo: AP

Military

PLA Air Force to hold public competition in bid to source ‘low-cost’ drones

Open contest featuring search, strike and reconnaissance categories aims to foster innovation and could lead winners to procurement deals.

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China plans ‘mind-boggling’ geoscience survey to hunt for natural resources

Thousands of researchers will work on US$1 billion SinoProbe II study over six years to create subterranean map of the country.

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Ancient Chinese proved the Pythagorean theorem in 17 characters: mathematician

A leading academic has highlighted China’s rich mathematical history, including a startling fact about a well-known theorem.

Pythagorean theorem was proved hundreds years before Euclid by an ancient Chinese mathematician. Photo: Shutterstock

Diplomacy

China adds Japan to visa-free scheme for short-stay visitors as tensions ease

Travellers will be allowed to remain for up to 30 days in China without a visa from November 30.

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Travellers from Japan will be able to stay for up to 30 days in China without a visa from the end of this month. Photo: Shutterstock
Travellers from Japan will be able to stay for up to 30 days in China without a visa from the end of this month. Photo: Shutterstock

Politics

China cracks down on police abuse of power targeting businesses

Prosecutors warn of law enforcement deception tactics aimed at swindling entrepreneurs and companies in other provinces.

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China is a long way from reaching this year’s space launch target

Nearly half of the planned 100 missions have yet to take place, with one rocket engineer saying that lofty goal was ‘never possible’.

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Open Questions | 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.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

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.

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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’.

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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.

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Climate activists project a message onto Tower Bridge in London, England, bearing a silhouette of US President-elect Donald Trump ahead of climate talks in the British capital on November 7, 2024. Photo: Reuters