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China top diplomat Wang Yi speaks to the press about Beijing’s foreign policy objectives during the “two sessions” in Beijing on March 8. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

Takeaways from Foreign Minister Wang Yi at China’s ‘two sessions’

Top diplomat addresses questions on US ties, the Iran crisis, South China Sea disputes and Beijing’s vision for a multipolar world order.

Middle East crisis, global memory crunch dim AI smartphone buzz at MWC 2026

Trump’s trip, Iran, G2, Japan, Taiwan: Beijing lays out its views on world order

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Diplomacy

As US universities retreat from China, who is filling the academic void?

Many elite Sino-American ventures have ended under the strain of geopolitics but other, more diverse, programmes are emerging.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong

Military

Will the US attack on Iran push North Korea even closer to Russia and China?

Donald Trump’s targeting of Tehran will push Pyongyang to feel ‘vindicated’ in developing nuclear weapons for its own security, analysts say.

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Military

Xi Jinping’s zero-fail mission for China’s military: total loyalty, no corruption

President underlines his strict ideological line to the PLA’s diminished delegation to the NPC.

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Science

What is the moon’s far side made of? Chinese scientists use AI to crack mystery

Findings add to a growing body of insights from China’s historic Chang’e-6 mission to the lunar far side in 2024.

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Image of the lunar surface as captured by the Chang’e-6 lander. Photo: Handout via Xinhua
Image of the lunar surface as captured by the Chang’e-6 lander. Photo: Handout via Xinhua

Diplomacy

Top envoy urges China-Russia border infrastructure as sanctions stymie transport

Chinese ambassador to Moscow calls for the neighbours to build more cross-border bridges and corridors to slash logistics costs.

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Science

Rising star chip scientist Jiang Jianfeng leaves MIT for Peking University

Jiang returns to China to advance information technology by creating smaller, faster and more energy-efficient computer chips.

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Politics

Xinjiang official says region’s textile industry is growing despite US sanctions

Amid China’s annual ‘two sessions’, Wang Kuiran says region will boost legal support for businesses affected by US restrictions.

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A senior official in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region says he will fight external pressure on the textile industry, including from US sanctions, and boost legal support for affected companies. Photo: AFP

Science

China and Uruguay team up on science to target cancer, pests and robotics

The two countries look for new potential in a relationship built on trade in agricultural products.

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The development signals a step forward in ties between China and the South American country, as their relations over the last decade have largely centred on trade. Photo: Shutterstock
The development signals a step forward in ties between China and the South American country, as their relations over the last decade have largely centred on trade. Photo: Shutterstock

Diplomacy

From rivals to partners, China and Europe are retooling ties, adviser says

A succession of leaders have beaten a path to Beijing with pragmatic cooperation in mind, according to former ambassador Wu Ken.

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Politics

Whose vision for Taiwan’s military will win? Rival defence bills reveal rift

The island’s main political parties clash over whether to prioritise US arms or invest in home-grown weapons and ‘T-Dome’ air shield.

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Tech

China’s DeepSeek teams with Tencent, HKU on AI tool to sharpen 3D design

Open-source Pointer-CAD framework, built on Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5 model, enhances accuracy and efficiency in computer-aided design: researchers.

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The new 3D design method is the third research paper involving DeepSeek so far this year. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

China’s 15th 5-year plan maps bold push for AI, fusion and frontier science

Beijing’s sweeping 2026-2030 plan lays out blueprint for navigating a complex and turbulent international environment.

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China’s top legislators and political advisers have gathered in Beijing for the annual “two sessions” meetings. Photo: AP
China’s top legislators and political advisers have gathered in Beijing for the annual “two sessions” meetings. Photo: AP

Military

China’s last CMC general standing urges more ‘political rectification’ for PLA

Combat readiness and loyalty to Xi Jinping also highlighted in Central Military Commission vice-chairman’s remarks at ‘two sessions’.

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Politics

Alarm sounded on mentally disabled women forced into marriage in rural China

CPPCC member Jiang Shengnan calls for crisis intervention centres and reporting hotlines as part of comprehensive prevention mechanism.

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Military

Is the US in decline? After Iran strikes, maybe not, Chinese analysts say

The popular idea in China that American strength is waning may need a rethink, observers say.

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The US retains formidable economic strength and possesses unparalleled military power globally, according to a leading Chinese political scientist. Photo: Handout
The US retains formidable economic strength and possesses unparalleled military power globally, according to a leading Chinese political scientist. Photo: Handout

Military

Why China is staying on the sidelines of the US-Iran conflict

Decision based on consideration of Beijing’s own interests as well as its ties with Washington and others, analysts say.

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Diplomacy

Khamenei’s fall exposes China’s military AI lag versus US: Beijing adviser

Zheng Yongnian cites precision strikes on Iran and earlier Venezuela raid to warn about risks posed by deep AI integration in US military.

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Politics

What does Marco Rubio’s ‘unleash Chiang’ threat against Iran actually mean?

US secretary of state’s invocation of Cold War expression stirs unexpected debate in Taiwan.

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Analysts say US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s use of the phrase “unleash Chiang” should not be interpreted as a signal directed at Taiwan or mainland China. Photo: EPA
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What is the moon’s far side made of? Chinese scientists use AI to crack mystery

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Image of the lunar surface as captured by the Chang’e-6 lander. Photo: Handout via Xinhua

Rising star chip scientist Jiang Jianfeng leaves MIT for Peking University

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Jiang Jianfeng says the decision to return to his home country is a “natural choice”. Photo: Handout

China and Uruguay team up on science to target cancer, pests and robotics

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The development signals a step forward in ties between China and the South American country, as their relations over the last decade have largely centred on trade. Photo: Shutterstock

China’s 15th 5-year plan maps bold push for AI, fusion and frontier science

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China’s top legislators and political advisers have gathered in Beijing for the annual “two sessions” meetings. Photo: AP

Could Iran war confirm China’s prediction on US military’s hypersonic nightmare?

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Missile debris falls after Israeli air defence systems launched interceptor missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel on Sunday. Photo: Xinhua
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