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US President Donald Trump has said he received a phone call from China’s Xi Jinping. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

China rejects Trump claims of phone call with Xi Jinping

‘China and the US have not engaged in consultations or negotiations regarding tariff issues,’ foreign ministry says.

A fiery conquest in 112BC may have led to decline of the Chinese swamp cypress

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Absence of Chinese general He Weidong from Politburo event raises questions

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Diplomacy

Taiwan tariff blow, Bangladesh’s new leader, sex therapy: 5 weekend reads

From the effects of tariffs to the benefits of sex therapy, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Questions are being raised over whether Taiwan’s strategic value to the United States is being judged primarily by what the island can deliver economically and militarily. Photo: AFP
Questions are being raised over whether Taiwan’s strategic value to the United States is being judged primarily by what the island can deliver economically and militarily. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

Why China will be wary as US, Japan, Philippines forge closer security ties

Likely Tokyo-Manila intelligence deal, months after US-Manila pact, expected to boost scrutiny of Beijing in South China Sea, Taiwan Strait.

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Military

Military spending on the rise in East Asia as China upgrades its armed forces

Swedish think tank says Beijing accounted for half of all defence expenditure in Asia last year.

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Diplomacy

Can Taiwan still trust the US as Trump tariffs threaten heavy blow?

Poll shows most Taiwanese ‘have lost confidence’ in the US, with social media users saying that after Ukraine, ‘Trump will sell out Taiwan next’.

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Questions are being raised over whether Taiwan’s strategic value to the United States is being judged primarily by what the island can deliver economically and militarily. Photo: AFP
Questions are being raised over whether Taiwan’s strategic value to the United States is being judged primarily by what the island can deliver economically and militarily. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

Chinese media calls out Trump over ‘false’ ocean pollution accusations

Widely shared report tackles the US president head-on to counter claims that China dumped waste.

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Science

China plans space traffic management system amid commercial satellite boom

National space body says it needs to keep space ‘sustainable’ as projections show number of satellites in low Earth orbit could hit 100,000.

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Politics

China extends anti-corruption rules to village chiefs and grass-roots officials

19,000 village officials have been investigated in first quarter of this year, according to Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

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The “use of large sums of money” in villages must be reported to the township party committee and the higher-level government as part of Beijing’s revised Regulations on the Honest Performance of Duties by Rural Grass-roots Officials. Photo: Shutterstock Images

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Tens of thousands rally in Taiwan against William Lai amid recall turmoil

KMT and TPP leaders accuse Lai and his DPP of trying to eliminate opposition parties.

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Crowds flood into Ketagalan Boulevard for an opposition rally in Taipei on Saturday. Photo: CNA
Crowds flood into Ketagalan Boulevard for an opposition rally in Taipei on Saturday. Photo: CNA

Diplomacy

Could US-DR Congo ‘minerals-for-security’ deal threaten China’s mining dominance?

The DRC is seeking security guarantees and military support from the United States to attract American investment.

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Science

How the list of China-born leaders in global science is steadily growing

More Chinese scientists are taking on prestigious leadership roles at US academic societies.

Diplomacy

The Yellow Sea fish farm row threatening to derail progress in China-South Korea ties

The appearance of the large steel structures has prompted comparisons with Beijing’s island-building projects in the South China Sea.

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The structures were installed last year and early this year. Photo: Xinhua

Politics

China expands initiative to stamp out Western bias in ethnic studies

Beijing approves 15 more universities to establish new academic programme as it works to consolidate national identity narrative.

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China’s ethnic affairs policy emphasises the wholeness of the nation rather than ethnic differences. Photo: EPA-EFE
China’s ethnic affairs policy emphasises the wholeness of the nation rather than ethnic differences. Photo: EPA-EFE

Climate and energy

Crunch time for China’s solar panels as Trump’s 3,521% tariffs loom

Chinese firms have been exporting from offshore factories to beat US tariffs for a decade, and Washington is determined to shut the loophole.

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Military

China’s critical minerals dominance threatens US military supply chain: report

Chinese players account for the bulk of world output of five essential elements used in 80,000 American weapons parts, researchers find.

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Diplomacy

‘Two sessions’ 2025: China portrays itself as global order stalwart amid tumult

As US imposes further tariffs and suspends Ukraine aid, NPC spokesman says China aims for ‘inclusive and equitable economic globalisation’.

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Responding to new tariffs imposed by the US, NPC spokesman Lou Qinjian said China would “never accept pressure and threats”. Photo: Xinhua
Responding to new tariffs imposed by the US, NPC spokesman Lou Qinjian said China would “never accept pressure and threats”. Photo: Xinhua

China

Everything at stake at China’s ‘two sessions’, as Trump 2.0 shapes the world

As China’s political elite gather for the country’s annual legislative sessions in March, we examine the broader forces likely to influence policies for the coming year – and how decision-makers will respond to the unpredictable second term of US President Donald Trump.

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8 takeaways from Premier Li Qiang’s work report at China’s ‘two sessions’

Li sets out goals for economic growth, jobs, the private sector, tech and Hong Kong at opening ceremony of China’s top legislature.

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Politics

China pledges to spend more an hour before Donald Trump promises to cut back

In Beijing, Premier Li Qiang pledges more spending to drive economic growth, while in Washington the president announces dramatic cutbacks.

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Premier Li Qiang delivered his work report at the opening of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on Wednesday. A central theme was the need for government and the private sector to work together to spur growth. Photo: AP
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LATEST China Science NEWS

A fiery conquest in 112BC may have led to decline of the Chinese swamp cypress

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There are fewer than 1,000 Chinese swamp cypress trees left in the wild. Photo: Paul Leader

China plans space traffic management system amid commercial satellite boom

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Several Chinese firms are developing large satellite constellations. Photo: Shutterstock

How the list of China-born leaders in global science is steadily growing

China-born scientists are being recognised globally as more take up leadership roles in US academic organisations. Photo: Donghua University

China to harness nation’s resources to AI self-reliance ambitions

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China is seeking to overtake the United States in AI to become a world leader in a field seen as critical to moving the country up the industrial value chain. Photo: CCTV

Why does Chinese entrepreneur Dong Mingzhu shun jobseekers educated overseas?

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Dong Mingzhu (left), with President Xi Jinping at Gree’s moulding plant back in 2018, has divided opinion with her latest comments about overseas educated jobseekers. Photo: Xinhua
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OPINION
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Tens of thousands in Taiwan protest against William Lai

Tens of thousands rally in Taiwan against William Lai as recall turmoil engulfs legislature
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Trade war trouble for China’s tilapia farmers

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China launches Shenzhou-20 mission to space station

China’s Shenzhou-20 crew to test superconductors, install debris defences on space station
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