19 h. ago China puts down strong grass roots in first steps to football superpower status

Ten years have passed since President Xi Jinping, who is reported to be a fan of the game, unveiled a plan to make China a “world football superpower” by 2050. Since then, the men’s national team has been overshadowed by its consistently excellent women’s counterpart, while falling in the world rankings from 2016’s 81st place to 94th in April. The scandal-stricken football sector has also become a focus of Xi’s anti-corruption campaign in recent years. Yet China has not missed all its...

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2 w. ago China strikes new Asean trade deal, Beijing rebukes parcel fees: SCMP daily highlights

From China and Asean updating their free trade pact to Beijing’s strong words on EU handling fees, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

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2 w. ago China delivers strong words to EU over proposed small parcel fees

The per-package fee put before European lawmakers would increase costs for Chinese e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu.

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2 w. ago Chinese biotech firm secures Pfizer deal despite trade tensions

Chinese drug maker 3SBio has licensed its new cancer drug to US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer in the largest deal ever for China’s biotech industry, underscoring the strong commercial Sino-US ties despite geopolitical headwinds. Based in Shenyang, capital of northeastern Liaoning province, 3SBio will receive a US$1.25 billion upfront payment for licensing its cancer drug SSGJ-707 exclusively to Pfizer, which will manufacture and commercialise the drug outside mainland China, the companies...

Economics

3 w. ago International Museum Day: how China is aiming for cultural superpower status

While investment in cultural heritage is declining in the US and other countries, the ‘unique’ Chinese model is flourishing, observers said.

Culture

3 w. ago Strong U.S. Refining Chain Critical to Break China's Control of Rare Earths

Strong U.S. Refining Chain Critical to Break China's Control of Rare Earths  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

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3 w. ago Chinese boy holds food counter as strong winds hit parents’ restaurant

The boy first held down the food counter before going into the shop to turn off the power supply.

Society

last month China's SMIC has strong quarter but outlook cloudy due to tariffs, production yields

China's SMIC has strong quarter but outlook cloudy due to tariffs, production yields  Reuters

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last month Chinese exports show strong resilience in April despite US tariff war

8.1 per cent increase compares with market expectations of a 1.9 per cent rise.

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last month Breaking | Chinese exports show strong resilience in April despite US tariff war

Breaking | Chinese exports show strong resilience in April despite US tariff war  South China Morning Post

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last month ‘Surprise’: Chinese exports show strong resilience despite US tariff war

‘Surprise’: Chinese exports show strong resilience despite US tariff war  South China Morning Post

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