3 d. ago China just showed the world its full nuclear triad for the first time, rolling it through Beijing

China just showed the world its full nuclear triad for the first time, rolling it through Beijing  Business Insider

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3 d. ago Tanks and missiles roll through Beijing as China commemorates 1945 victory

Tanks and missiles roll through Beijing as China commemorates 1945 victory  RFI

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3 d. ago China hails ‘strategic ace’ deterrence as nuclear missiles, weapons roll through Beijing

China hails ‘strategic ace’ deterrence as nuclear missiles, weapons roll through Beijing  South China Morning Post

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3 d. ago China’s advanced weapons roll through Beijing in ‘credible’ show of deterrence

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing with a special discount during our summer sale, available for a limited time and to new subscribers only. China has hosted a massive military parade along Changan Avenue in central Beijing, showcasing the country’s latest and most advanced weapons to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in World War II. President Xi Jinping delivered...

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3 d. ago These are the powerful weapon systems you won’t see in China’s military parade

Some of China’s most cutting-edge weaponry will roll through the heart of Beijing next week in a massive military parade. The spectacle will mark 80 years since the victory over Japan in World War II. It will also show just how far the People’s Liberation Army has come in an ambitious and fast-paced modernisation drive. But not everything will be on display on September 3. Some of the most potent and advanced weapon systems will remain hidden from public view – either because they are still...

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4 d. ago Beijing rolls out AI education across all primary, secondary schools

Beijing rolls out AI education across all primary, secondary schools  news.cgtn.com

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4 d. ago Young Hongkongers are cracking the puzzle of writing in the age of AI

When I told friends that my university department was launching a citywide short essay competition for secondary school students, many laughed, good-naturedly, of course. “An essay competition? In the age of generative AI?” asked one. “Won’t all the entries sound the same if everyone uses ChatGPT?” said another. “Isn’t the whole point of writing gone now that AI can do it better?” said a third. As a researcher in AI-assisted writing, I took these doubts seriously – and personally. They reflect a...

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4 d. ago How to write well in the age of AI? Let young Hongkongers show us

When I told friends that my university department was launching a citywide short essay competition for secondary school students, many laughed, good-naturedly, of course. “An essay competition? In the age of generative AI?” asked one. “Won’t all the entries sound the same if everyone uses ChatGPT?” said another. “Isn’t the whole point of writing gone now that AI can do it better?” said a third. As a researcher in AI-assisted writing, I took these doubts seriously – and personally. They reflect a...

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5 d. ago Hong Kong schools cut fewer Primary One classes after ‘boost from talent scheme’

Hong Kong schools appear to have staunched the problem of shrinking enrolment as fewer Primary One classes are being cut this year, according to official data, with the sector attributing the improvement to an influx of children of mainland Chinese talent. According to Primary School Profiles 2025 released on Monday, there are 1,569 Primary One classes in public schools this year, 12 fewer than the 1,581 in 2024. Last year, there were 26 Primary One classes fewer than in the 2023-24 school...

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5 d. ago 170 Hong Kong schools to offer extra languages under HK$250,000 subsidy scheme

About 170 Hong Kong secondary schools will offer Japanese, Korean, French or other languages as electives for junior form students under a pilot scheme providing each institution with HK$250,000 (US$32,000) in subsidies over the next two academic years. An education sector representative said Japanese was a popular option among schools applying because its similarities to Chinese could make it easier for students to learn. In a reply to the Post, the Education Bureau said that about 170...

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5 d. ago As China’s military closes gap on US, economic security becomes the new frontier

As next-generation tanks and fighter jets roll past the Gate of Heavenly Peace in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, many in China will be swept up in a sense of national pride. The Chinese leadership has set a target for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to emulate the American military – often described as the greatest fighting force in history – by 2049. The futuristic hardware on show by the PLA will prompt optimism at home that China is on track to meet that...

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6 d. ago 20% of Hong Kong secondary students face depression, anxiety and stress: study

About 20 per cent of Hong Kong secondary school students showed moderate to severe depression, anxiety and stress according to a survey, prompting experts to recommend training pupils in peer emotional support ahead of the new academic year. The Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service announced the findings of its study on Sunday, after interviewing over 1,800 secondary school students between November and March. The proportion of students experiencing moderate to very severe levels of stress rose from...

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8 d. ago China’s population decline laid bare as Shanghai school enrols only 22 pupils

A primary school in Shanghai has attracted national attention after its student body shrank to just 22 this year, highlighting the dramatic impact China’s plunging birth rate is having on the education system. Sanqiao Primary School in the Pudong New Area now has more full-time staff than pupils – with 22 children and 23 teachers – despite being located in one of China’s largest cities, according to enrolment data released on the local education authority’s website. The information was first...

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9 d. ago ‘I was fooled’: losing first salary to scam leaves Malaysian teen traumatised

After completing secondary school, A. Angelin got herself a temporary job. She was just 17, and earning her first pay cheque was a proud achievement. She saved every Malaysian sen she earned – but her pride turned to heartbreak when she answered a phone call from her “network provider”. In one swoop, her entire 1,600 ringgit (US$378) salary was gone. The caller told the teenager there were issues with her phone billing account and her line would be terminated if she did not follow his...

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1 week ago AI enters the classroom: China’s Hangzhou makes lessons compulsory in schools

Hangzhou, in China’s Zhejiang province, will introduce mandatory artificial intelligence (AI) courses for primary and secondary schools starting in the new semester – part of a nationwide strategy to nurture talent in the rapidly growing sector. The initiative seeks to build a talent pipeline while improving educators’ ability to use smart tools and protect data, covering both student and teacher training, according to two documents released by the city’s education bureau. Schools will have...

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2 w. ago China school in hot water over US$140,000 cash prize for top performing student

A privately run secondary school in China has landed in trouble after it offered a controversial one million yuan (US$140,000) cash reward to a graduate who has been admitted to the prestigious Tsinghua University. In early August, Dajiang International School in Guigang, a small city in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in southwestern China, held a graduation ceremony for its Class of 2025 students. The cash awards prompted the Guigang Municipal Education Bureau to intervene and stop the...

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2 w. ago Hypersonic Missiles, Laser And More: China’s New Weapons Roll Through Beijing Streets As PLA Prepares For Massive Parade

Hypersonic Missiles, Laser And More: China’s New Weapons Roll Through Beijing Streets As PLA Prepares For Massive Parade  Swarajyamag

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2 w. ago New missiles, drones and tanks: what’s been rolling through Beijing’s streets?

New hypersonic anti-ship missiles and a road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile system were among a line-up of advanced Chinese weaponry seen on the streets of Beijing over the weekend. Photos and videos circulating online reveal some of the People’s Liberation Army’s latest hardware that was spotted by residents during a second rehearsal for next month’s military parade. The images and footage show unmanned underwater vehicles, a gigantic laser weapon, a fleet of drones and unmanned...

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2 w. ago What new weapons were on show in Beijing military parade rehearsals?

New hypersonic anti-ship missiles and a road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile system were among a line-up of advanced Chinese weaponry seen on the streets of Beijing over the weekend. Photos and videos circulating online reveal some of the People’s Liberation Army’s latest hardware that was spotted by residents during a second rehearsal for next month’s military parade. The images and footage show unmanned underwater vehicles, a gigantic laser weapon, a fleet of drones and unmanned...

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2 w. ago New hypersonic missiles and drones: what’s been rolling through Beijing?

New hypersonic anti-ship missiles and a road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile system were among a line-up of advanced Chinese weaponry seen on the streets of Beijing over the weekend. Photos and videos circulating online reveal some of the People’s Liberation Army’s latest hardware that was spotted by residents during a second rehearsal for next month’s military parade. The images and footage show unmanned underwater vehicles, a gigantic laser weapon, a fleet of drones and unmanned...

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