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China’s ‘father of quantum’ says global secure communications just 3 years away

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Quantum physicist Pan Jianwei expects China to complete its quantum satellite constellation and integrate it with networks on Earth by 2027. Photo: Soho/ 星空军事

China scientists develop space battery that can run on Mars’ atmosphere: paper

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A battery developed by researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China could operate for nearly two Martian months at zero degrees, they say. Photo: Shutterstock

Why it may be time for scientists to focus on keeping people healthy for longer

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Hongkongers live longer than anyone else. Photo: Eugene Lee

Why civil engineering students are disappearing from China’s top universities

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As China’s decades-long property boom wanes, university students are abandoning civil engineering disciplines. Photo: AFP

China claims breakthrough that could clear chip-design hurdle

A state-funded lab in China has announced a breakthrough in chip-design technology. Photo: Shutterstock

China’s public transport serves 90% of urban residents, while US cities lag

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The share of Chinese urban residents with easy transport access has grown significantly over the past decade. Photo: Xinhua

China’s ‘father of quantum’ says global secure communications just 3 years away

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Quantum physicist Pan Jianwei expects China to complete its quantum satellite constellation and integrate it with networks on Earth by 2027. Photo: Soho/ 星空军事

China scientists develop space battery that can run on Mars’ atmosphere: paper

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A battery developed by researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China could operate for nearly two Martian months at zero degrees, they say. Photo: Shutterstock

Why it may be time for scientists to focus on keeping people healthy for longer

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Hongkongers live longer than anyone else. Photo: Eugene Lee

Why civil engineering students are disappearing from China’s top universities

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As China’s decades-long property boom wanes, university students are abandoning civil engineering disciplines. Photo: AFP

China claims breakthrough that could clear chip-design hurdle

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A state-funded lab in China has announced a breakthrough in chip-design technology. Photo: Shutterstock

China’s public transport serves 90% of urban residents, while US cities lag

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The share of Chinese urban residents with easy transport access has grown significantly over the past decade. Photo: Xinhua
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is headed to Laos for a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Photo: Reuters
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Antony Blinken to discuss South China Sea and Ukraine at Asean summit

The US secretary of state is expected to raise both topics in Laos this week, highlighting China’s actions in each.

The US secretary of state is expected to raise both topics in Laos this week, highlighting China’s actions in each

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‘People have died’: TikTok sued by 13 US states on behalf of young users

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China’s ‘father of quantum’ says global secure communications just 3 years away

Physicist Pan Jianwei outlines timetable for quantum-based ultra-secure networks that will have coverage across the world.

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Quantum physicist Pan Jianwei expects China to complete its quantum satellite constellation and integrate it with networks on Earth by 2027. Photo: Soho/ 星空军事
Quantum physicist Pan Jianwei expects China to complete its quantum satellite constellation and integrate it with networks on Earth by 2027. Photo: Soho/ 星空军事
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China fires water cannons as Philippine boats ‘invade’ near Scarborough Shoal

China’s coastguard says it took ‘legitimate control measures’ against two Philippine fisheries vessels on resupply mission in disputed South China Sea.

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China warns against Pakistan travel in wake of deadly blast near Karachi airport

Beijing’s embassy urges avoiding Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, where attacks on Chinese workers and projects have surged.

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Wu Bangguo, formerly China’s No 2 official, dies at age 83

Once one of China’s most powerful men, Wu is best remembered for his strong opposition to the Western political system.

Wu Bangguo, the former head of China’s top legislature, has died in Beijing, according to state media. Photo: Robert Ng
Wu Bangguo, the former head of China’s top legislature, has died in Beijing, according to state media. Photo: Robert Ng
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Cross-border trips near pre-pandemic levels during China’s ‘golden week’ holiday

The week-long National Day break saw more than 13 million travellers crossing the mainland’s borders.

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China’s planners point to huge potential for jobs after major policy stimulus

Officials pledge to address ‘structural issues’ in job market and ease operational pain for SMEs, following major stimulus from Beijing.

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China hits out at EU brandy ‘threat’, signals car probe days after EV vote

Martell, Remy Martin and Hennessy will be expected to pay at least 30 per cent ‘security charges’ for imports into China, but EU says it will challenge at WTO.

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Cognac at Morton’s steakhouse at Sheraton Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Edmond So
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Tang Yijun, China’s ex-justice chief, faces graft charges, expelled from party

Tang, who is accused of helping family members obtain business deals and taking bribes, will be indicted, anti-corruption agency says.

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Tang Yijun, former justice minister from the eastern Chinese province of Jiangxi, will face indictment on charges of corruption and misconduct, China’s top anti-corruption agency said. Photo: Xinhua
Tang Yijun, former justice minister from the eastern Chinese province of Jiangxi, will face indictment on charges of corruption and misconduct, China’s top anti-corruption agency said. Photo: Xinhua
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China aid agency commits emergency medical supplies to Lebanon amid conflict

On Tuesday, Israeli military says it killed Suhail Hussein Husseini, the logistics commander of Hezbollah’s Beirut Headquarters.

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China’s housing market saw spurts of buying during ‘golden week’

Transactions of new homes jumped 27 per cent from a year earlier in an index that tracks deals across 25 mainland cities.

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China’s ‘golden week’ saw spending regain its shine, buoyed by confidence boost

Chinese travellers and tourists spent 700.82 billion yuan during the just-ended holiday week – a 7.9 per cent increase from the same period in pre-pandemic 2019.

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China saw a substantial bump in revenue over the “golden week” holiday as mainland consumers spent more generously. Photo: AFP
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Harris silent on China, says no to direct talks with Putin in election interview

The US vice-president and Democratic presidential nominee sits down for a CBS News interview less than a month before election day.

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The rare solo interview with US Vice-President Kamala Harris on Monday night did not touch on China-related topics. Photo: CBS
The rare solo interview with US Vice-President Kamala Harris on Monday night did not touch on China-related topics. Photo: CBS
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China scientists develop space battery that can run on Mars’ atmosphere: paper

The lightweight, rechargeable battery’s design means it operates like a fuel cell and can handle the extreme Martian temperatures.

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Trump’s policies add twice as much to US debt as Kamala Harris’: study

China-targeted tariffs by former American president would lead to significant revenue loss plus ‘economic and geopolitical repercussions’.

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Exclusive | China-born neuroscientist Jane Wu lost her US lab. Then she lost her life

The death of Wu, a prominent researcher at an Illinois university, has put attention again on efforts to pursue researchers suspected of having undisclosed ties to Beijing.

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Chinese-born molecular biologist Jane Y. Wu was a prominent neuroscientist at Northwestern University, Illinois. Photo: Baidu
Chinese-born molecular biologist Jane Y. Wu was a prominent neuroscientist at Northwestern University, Illinois. Photo: Baidu
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Energy engineer leaves prominent US lab for Chinese university

Zhang Xiangyu is a specialist in intelligent applications to power systems, and has joined Southeast University in Nanjing.

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Exclusive | US scientist convicted for China ties considering jobs in Hong Kong, mainland

Ex-Harvard professor Charles Lieber, targeted under now-axed China Initiative, says he is exploring opportunities at ‘several institutions’.

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China Initiative left researchers feeling ‘targeted, alienated’, US agency says

The National Institutes of Health is taking steps to repair relations with Asian researchers, but damage is ‘long-lasting and almost irreversible’, scientist says.

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The National Institutes of Health is the US government’s primary agency for biomedical and public health research. Photo: Shutterstock