93 m. ago Bill to block Chinese student visas is introduced in US Congress

Republican legislation is opposed by some Democrats for its broad application: ‘security must be achieved with a scalpel, not a bludgeon’.

Politics

3 h. ago China and Russia cosy up with Iran as Beijing issues calls on nuclear sanctions

China and Russia cosy up with Iran as Beijing issues calls on nuclear sanctions  Express

Events

4 h. ago ‘Xenophobic’ US visa ban bill puts Chinese students in the geopolitical crosshairs – again

Legislation has only a low prospect of becoming law but candidates in China are weighing their options.

Politics

9 h. ago Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to accept popular mainland Chinese payment card from next week

Mainland Chinese visitors will be able to pay for most MTR trips by tapping China T-Union Card, which is used in over 300 cities across the border.

Politics

9 h. ago Biohybrid robots at the gym? It might make them stronger, Chinese study finds

Researchers built a bot with living tissue. Electrical and mechanical ‘training’ during growth nearly doubled muscle contraction strength.

Politics

11 h. ago Zhao Leji calls for legal improvements to fight Taiwan independence, foreign forces

Mainland China’s No 3 official says country will step up determination to achieve reunification with Taiwan.

Politics

11 h. ago Mainland China calls for legal improvements to fight Taiwan independence, foreign forces

Country’s No 3 official Zhao Leji says it will step up determination to achieve reunification with Taiwan.

Politics

11 h. ago China, Russia and Iran call for end to US sanctions on Iran and the restart of nuclear talks

China, Russia and Iran call for end to US sanctions on Iran and the restart of nuclear talks  The Hill

Events

12 h. ago China, Russia and Iran issue joint call for end to ‘illegal’ nuclear sanctions on Tehran

Iran recently rejected Donald Trump’s proposal to restart talks about a nuclear deal that the US President withdrew from during his first term.

Events

12 h. ago China urges US to make ‘sincere’ efforts to resolve Iranian nuclear issue

Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges Washington to resume talks after a meeting to discuss the issue in Beijing attended by Iran and Russia.

Events

12 h. ago Chinese cities call for bids to dismantle makeshift Covid hospitals and recycle materials

Auction inventories list containers, air conditioners, fire extinguishers, beds and computers: media outlet.

Science

16 h. ago OpenAI asks US for relief from AI rules to compete with Chinese firms

The ChatGPT maker says the AI race is ‘effectively over’ if China’s developers have unfettered access to data while US companies do not.

Politics

17 h. ago Chinese scientists create nuclear battery that could last for a century

Battery based on carbon is designed to last 50 years and could be used to power pacemakers, spacecraft and devices in extreme environments.

Events

20 h. ago Tencent’s Weixin Pay chases Chinese tourists in Singapore with Sentosa deal

As Chinese travellers return to Southeast Asia, Weixin Pay has struck a partnership with Singapore’s top resort island.

Economics

27 h. ago US House Republicans set to introduce bill to block Chinese from student or research visas

Legislation comes as Trump administration reportedly weighs travel ban for citizens from a select group of countries.

Politics

37 h. ago ‘Race against time’ sees Premier Li put all Chinese officials on notice amid uncertainties

After ‘two sessions’, State Council passes work plan that clarifies division of tasks among departments, emphasising interdepartmental coordination.

Politics

42 h. ago Chinese lawmakers urge action on age discrimination in job market

With millions of university graduates entering the labour force each year, many companies prefer younger, lower-paid employees.

Society

57 h. ago China Says US Owes ‘Big Thank You’ on Fentanyl, Calls for Talks

China Says US Owes ‘Big Thank You’ on Fentanyl, Calls for Talks  Bloomberg

Politics

59 h. ago Philippines ramps up efforts to uncover alleged Chinese espionage, but can its laws catch up?

Officials have long called for an update to its World War II-era espionage law, which may not be sufficient to address modern threats.

Politics

60 h. ago Chinese Warships Circle Australia and Leave It Feeling ‘Near

Chinese Warships Circle Australia and Leave It Feeling ‘Near-Naked’  The New York Times

Events