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Chinese scientists build world’s smallest CT scanner, weighing just 6kg
Compact and portable device can be used to analyse fossils and archaeological relics in the field, developer says.
Rare earth exposure causes 3-fold increase of health risk to China’s newborns
Research tracking pregnant Chinese women over a two year period shows link between critical mineral exposure and low baby birth weights.
Can HRT help prevent dementia? New research suggests it might
As debate continues over whether hormone replacement therapy can protect against dementia, new studies suggest timing and formulation are key.
China unveils smart robot designed to help farmers breed better strains of wheat
The prototype device was designed to use a ‘vast amount of breeder experience’ when assessing crops for their breeding potential.
Exclusive | Split on US investments stalls Chinese business visit alongside Xi, sources say
With the window for travel narrowing by the hour, uncertainty surrounds the inclusion of corporate leaders in China’s delegation.
Breaking | Bessent and He meet again for ‘some unfinished business’ as Xi summit nears
US Treasury Secretary and Chinese Vice Premier held an unscheduled meeting in Washington on Wednesday following Sunday’s trade talks.
Haze not ‘a threat’ to Singapore F1 race, but entertainment could be curbed
Transboundary haze from Indonesian fires has pushed city state’s air quality to unhealthy levels, but track activity will not be affected.
Scientists trace half the DNA in Xinjiang’s oldest tombs to Yellow River farmers
Study of Bronze Age remains uncovers a population with roots in both Yellow River farmers and Eurasian steppe groups.
Why India is getting serious about ending the Ukraine war
US tariff threats and drone strikes on an Indian-owned factory are pushing Delhi to shift from passive advocacy to active peacemaking.
Trump to give Musk top US science medal
Tech bosses Sergei Brin, Jensen Huang and Lisa Su will also receive the National Medal of Science.
China gets closer to Jupiter mission by bringing Nasa’s StarNAV concept to life
The tech uses subtle shifts in starlight to track speed and position, allowing spacecraft to navigate deep space alone.
Can China’s dancing robots swing some new business partners in Africa?
Performances are about marketing China as a technology partner, analysts say, but it is not clear if they will translate into factory deals.
PM Burnham vows big shake-up for UK in high-risk political speech
The prime minister promised a rethink of ties with the EU, a reform of Britain’s electoral system and a new social care service.
China’s Wang Yi delivers high-level warning to Japanese business delegation
The top diplomat urged Tokyo to learn from historical lessons, in highest-ranking official reception since bilateral relations soured in November.
China’s rich coastal cities to see sea-level rise 20% higher than global average
Even if global warming is limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius, scientists warn China’s densely populated coastline faces flooding this century.
Leading Chinese mathematicians unite behind use of AI in research
Fields medallist Shing-Tung Yau, who is leading the project, warned that the country is lagging behind the US in using the technology.
J-50 design team reveals leapfrog tech for China’s next-gen stealth fighters
The aircraft are expected to have futuristic systems for self-flying and large-scale drone wingman squads.
Tour industry protests over Taiwan’s new mainland China travel registration rules
KMT politicians accuse ruling DPP of turning cross-strait exchanges into an election issue ahead of year-end local polls.
India’s ‘cockroach’ movement targets election chief in political pivot
The Gen Z group that forced out an education minister is demanding the election chief’s resignation over alleged voter roll irregularities.
US-China decoupling could benefit other countries, Chinese study finds
The study suggests a complete severing of trade ties would hurt both superpowers while bringing temporary gains elsewhere.
Turning AI Ambition into Real-World Advantage
As enterprises race to adopt AI, Amitabh Sarkar, argues that AI’s real test is on infrastructure, and durable transformation will depend on converging networks, cloud, security, governance and trust.
Huawei tests ‘logic folding’ chip in handset with higher AI stakes ahead
New smartphone processor is a crucial test of the firm’s attempt to route around lack of access to the best chipmaking technology.
PLA chiefs’ downfall eliminated ‘political danger’, military mouthpiece says
Ousting of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli was a ‘major victory’ in the Chinese military’s war on corruption: PLA Daily.
Malaysia’s Anwar faces political reckoning in Melaka as state calls for poll
The Melaka state election is Malaysia’s third this year. Anwar’s coalition performed badly at previous polls in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.
US firms in China return focus to local rivals as bilateral ties mend
As relationship stabilises, bilateral ties drop to second place among concerns of US companies, according to business chambers.
China’s thorium-229 nuclear clock beats Vienna’s on stability, studies show
Chinese and European teams in ‘fierce but friendly’ competition to develop the next-generation timepieces.
Why Oliver Stone’s Snowden remains a terrifying surveillance warning 10 years on
We revisit the 2016 film about NSA analyst Edward Snowden, who leaked mass surveillance programmes and was branded a traitor by the US.
Russia lifts plague lab-related quarantine measures. Should China be relieved?
Moscow says the incident is over but questions remain among Chinese commenters and others on social media globally.
China’s FAST telescope maps neutral hydrogen, the cosmic gas for making stars
Survey identifies more than 156,000 extragalactic sources, offering an unprecedented pool for studying the universe’s biggest questions.
Does Beijing need AI talent in ‘public opinion war’ over South China Sea?
Think tanks, seen as a vital soft power tool by Beijing, have been urged to recruit more tech expertise to help sway international opinion.
China offers 15-year research grants to the world’s brightest young scientists
Agency offers scientists under 35 long-term financial backing with no short-term performance reviews but demands physical lab presence.
Some of China’s 11,000 mega bridges could be at risk from small drones: study
Chinese researchers simulated attacks on a typical suspension bridge and found a precisely targeted small strike could trigger collapse.
What tensions? Uniqlo is back in fashion in China despite Beijing-Tokyo dispute
The Japanese clothing brand saw its China sales recover over the past year despite ongoing political tensions and China’s consumer slowdown.
China-Nepal floods; ‘Asian water tower’ wobbling: 7 science highlights
From Beijing’s bid to stop US AI dominance to impact of China-Nepal floods, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
China uses 100,000 home-grown AI chips to build leading weather forecast system
The Sugon 8,000 system can predict weather 10 days in advance, bringing the country closer to its ambitious forecasting goals.
Is Japan’s Okinawa finally moving on from anti-base politics?
Frustrated by economic hardship, Okinawans have rallied behind a new governor, leaving long-standing anti-base resistance in disarray.
Chinese scientists propose turning abandoned coal mines into underground farms
Insulated from surface weather and natural disasters, mining tunnels could offer agricultural advantages amid climate change, scientists say.
China-Russia space camp in Malaysia opens to youth in Southeast Asia
Private initiative brings together a Russian astronaut trainer and a Chinese science museum to teach ethics and space science in Penang.
Japan’s China-facing military push tests labour, budget and political limits
Amid ambitious transformation driven by risk it could be drawn into a Taiwan conflict, Tokyo tackles tough obstacles at home, analysts say.
Why dementia is preventable – and the new tools that can reduce your risk
On World Alzheimer’s Day, a look at advances in dementia diagnosis and treatment, and why much of the risk may be within our own control.
Editorial | China must enforce high standards of integrity for scientists
Beijing’s ambitions for scientific leadership require not just investment but trust from the international community and the Chinese public.
Hong Kong students drop in global rankings for maths, science and literacy
City’s students drop out of global 10 in Pisa’s science section – the first time since Hong Kong joined international assessment.
Chinese scientists develop oil refining method that may cut energy use by 90%
The new process, which works at a molecular level, may also produce higher value end-products, ranging from petrol to plastics.
Nearly 50, Jason Mraz is genre-shifting, living in the moment and done flirting
Ahead of his Hong Kong concert, the American singer spills all on love songs and ‘highlighting the goodness’.
China unveils sweeping higher education reform
New guidelines urge universities to specialise as demographic change and a tougher job market reshape talent demand.
Trump taking notes from India? US$5,000 cash pitch draws ‘freebie’ comparisons
Indian politicians and commentators accuse the US president of mimicking South Asia’s election playbook to woo voters ahead of the midterms.
China’s next-gen stealth fighters, bad cholesterol drug: 7 science highlights
From oil refining with reduced energy use to a self-powered neural device, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
How Hong Kong’s old businesses are adapting to new times
Change does not follow a single formula and may involve creating new experiences, rebuilding unglamorous systems and adopting AI.
Claims China’s BeiDou satellite was refuelled in orbit could change space race
Research papers suggest the historic operation occurred in February last year, a manoeuvre that could have military implications.
China tests first practical submarine solar farm at 10 metres depth in open sea
Scientists successfully charge batteries and power a LED using lead halide perovskite solar cells in world-first test.
Malaysia is building a new research corridor across Asia to meet China’s rise
From next-gen semiconductors to advanced catalysts, scientists are navigating geopolitical boundaries to focus on mutual discovery.
US sanctions boost China’s science-driven innovation by over 70%, study finds
US tech restrictions have driven Chinese firms to expand and deepen their scientific research sourcing through citations and research.
US says China ‘on track’ to fulfil farm purchases ahead of Xi’s Washington visit
China’s global expansion offers German firms opportunity
Survey by German Chamber of Commerce in China finds that more than a third of respondents see internationalisation of domestic firms as key chance for growth.
China and Russia launch first sea ice survey as Arctic tensions swell
Beijing and Moscow are stepping up cooperation in the polar region, drawing Washington’s attention as climate change opens new sea routes.
China’s self-powered neural device helps stroke survivors walk naturally
Prosthesis developed by mainland China and Hong Kong team uses electrical current to flex the wearer’s ankle while walking.
Japanese business presence in China down nearly 30% from peak in 2012: survey
The research found 1,221 new Japanese entrants in China since the last survey in 2024, but that was still less than during Covid-19.
Trump threat to Taiwan’s Washington office sparks debate over island’s US policy
Ahead of expected Xi-Trump summit, some in Taiwan question whether Taipei’s funding of American think tanks has become a political liability.
Review | Cavalluna’s Hong Kong debut was a magical, if cliché, equine spectacle
Cavalluna’s Asian debut stunned the city with its spectacular horsemanship, but plain and flawed storytelling was a fly in the ointment.
Bangladesh draws closer to China in ‘political chessboard’ to balance India ties
Dhaka’s pursuit of closer defence and trade cooperation with Beijing could further complicate its complex ties with New Delhi, analysts say.
Patriot dedicated to Hong Kong: business heavyweights remember Tung Chee-hwa
The South China Morning Post shares reflections from people who knew Hong Kong’s first chief executive.
How Okinawa’s political shift could make Japan more prepared for a Taiwan contingency
Election of governor backed by nation’s ruling party could stabilise the US military presence and drive a defence build-up.
Asian Angle | Politics aside, young Vietnamese are warming to China
Hit dramas, trendy consumer brands and economic opportunity are drawing a new generation into China’s cultural orbit.
Exclusive | Tech, EV and aerospace execs likely to join Xi’s US trip to mirror Trump team
Sources say business leaders are expected to travel to Washington, but the plans may be ‘more about optics’ than concrete results.
China-led team discovers fragments of lost continent Gondwana
Research suggests that the land mass that once dominated Earth was larger than previously thought.
US police report raises questions over Chinese researcher Wang Danhao’s death
Key details about semiconductor scientist’s visit from US federal agents the day before he took his own life mysteriously wiped from report.
Trump says Xi state dinner is ‘a very tough ticket’ as guest list takes shape
US president says White House seats about 125 guests, while Chinese executives facing scrutiny in the US are considered for Xi’s delegation.
Rare earth exposure causes 3-fold increase of health risk to China’s newborns
Research tracking pregnant Chinese women over a two year period shows link between critical mineral exposure and low baby birth weights.
Will Anwar’s coalition in Malaysia implode amid Loke exit, Najib house arrest?
Observers say the numbers in cabinet remain in Anwar’s favour for now, but warn that a DAP walkout could embolden rival Umno.
Editorial | Hong Kong astronaut can help propel the city’s science and tech ambitions
Lai Ka-ying’s achievement should serve as the launch pad of a sustained push that makes science and innovation the new engine of the city’s development.
Beyond the Rose Garden and the military review, Trump and Xi get down to business
The two leaders have a host of hard issues – from AI to trade tariffs – to confront away from the cameras.
South Korea’s POW row with Ukraine puts ties and aid at risk
Analysts say Kyiv’s breach of secrecy over the North Korean prisoners of war may cause Seoul to halt non-lethal aid to Ukraine.
‘No brainer’: Growing trend of Chinese tourists booking business-class flights
Chinese holidaymakers are increasingly upgrading to ‘premium travel’ to make their well-earned leisure time more pleasurable, say insiders.
Breaking | Communist Party sets key October plenum date early, days before Xi-Trump summit
The fifth plenary session will be held from October 26 to October 29, according to state media.
Nanotechnology expert Antonio Facchetti joins HKUST from Georgia Tech
Facchetti, co-founder of a company that makes flexible transistors for displays, has joined the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate after 3-month health absence
Frail-looking 84-year-old Kentucky Republican returns in a wheelchair following his June hospitalisation.
‘High tide’ of China biotech deals seen as US curb fears fade: analysts
Stocks jump on reports Washington will allow most licensing deals under ‘substantially softer stance’ than had been feared, analysts say.
Opinion | Hong Kong needs social science to help deliver on its 5-year plan
Universities and academics can contribute the evidence needed to turn these commitments into better decisions.
How traditional Chinese medicine is shaping Kazakhstan’s health system
Partnership is latest move by Beijing to engage the resource-rich country amid expanded ties in energy, security, trade and infrastructure.
China develops plant to extract hydrogen, fresh water and uranium from the sea
Scientists improve on existing technology, plugging an overlooked energy leak to achieve a potentially profitable green solution.
Trump transport chief blasts Ford’s business deals with Chinese firms
CEO Jim Farley hit back, saying the letter urging him to cut ties with firms like China’s CATL, Geely and BYD was ‘wrong-headed’.
Chinese team achieves fourfold leap in fuel-cell power
The proton-transfer breakthrough could improve hydrogen vehicles and space systems, while reducing the use of costly platinum.
China targets AI and frontier tech in newly unveiled innovation blueprint
Top research body also names quantum technology, brain-computer interfaces and controlled nuclear fusion as priorities for five-year plan.
China lights up ‘super microscope’ hopes with world-leading electron gun beam
By observing matter at the atomic scale, the Hefei Advanced Light Facility could drive breakthroughs in microchips.
Climate change and farming gave rise to ‘genetically distinct’ swan goose: study
New population of the migratory waterbird has emerged in the Chinese capital over the past century, according to researchers.
Chinese scientists find ‘extremely high-value’ underwater gold mine in Pacific
Survey team says the ores, formed when super-hot water shoots from the seabed, are richer in gold and silver than those found on land.
India-born US citizen drives research into light at sanctioned Chinese school
At the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Arup Neogi’s team explores how light and sound interact.