18 h. ago Myanmar earthquake, curing cancer in China, Hong Kong Sevens: 5 weekend reads you missed

From rescuers in quake-hit Myanmar to China’s new quiet supersonic jet, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Politics

36 h. ago China’s supersonic jet C949 targets 50% range increase over Concorde, 95% less sound

China’s supersonic jet C949 targets 50% range increase over Concorde, 95% less sound  Interesting Engineering

Events

57 h. ago Comac C949: China unveils quiet supersonic jet with 50% longer range than Concorde

As global supersonic air travel looks set to begin its second act, China could be quietly leading the boom.

Politics

59 h. ago China unveils underwater ‘kill switch’ for the internet: How this tech could sever global connectivity

China unveils underwater ‘kill switch’ for the internet: How this tech could sever global connectivity  The Economic Times

Events

3 d. ago China’s Xi Jinping goes on charm offensive days before Trump unveils fresh tariffs

China’s Xi Jinping goes on charm offensive days before Trump unveils fresh tariffs  CNN

Politics

4 d. ago China unveils planetary exploration roadmap targeting habitability and extraterrestrial life

China unveils planetary exploration roadmap targeting habitability and extraterrestrial life  SpaceNews

Events

4 d. ago Toteme Unveils First China Flagship in Beijing, Designed by Herzog & de Meuron

Toteme Unveils First China Flagship in Beijing, Designed by Herzog & de Meuron  WWD

Politics

1 week ago China unveils rule to fight ‘restrictive’ measures in international IP disputes

China unveils rule to fight ‘restrictive’ measures in international IP disputes  South China Morning Post

Politics

1 week ago China unveils rule to counter ‘discriminatory’ measures in international IP disputes

The regulation, aimed at striking back against external ‘containment and suppression’, appears to target the US and EU – without naming them.

Events

1 week ago China unveils new measures to bolster fair market competition

China unveils new measures to bolster fair market competition  People's Daily

Politics

1 week ago Chinese EV maker BYD’s shares surge on unveiling of ‘fast as pumping gas’ charging tech

The new battery and charger platform from the world’s biggest EV maker operates at 1 megawatt, twice the power of Tesla’s fastest offering.

Politics

2 w. ago Asian Shares Rise As China Unveils Plans To Boost Consumption

Asian Shares Rise As China Unveils Plans To Boost Consumption  Nasdaq

Politics

2 w. ago China unveils plan to boost consumption as Trump tariffs bite

China unveils plan to boost consumption as Trump tariffs bite  CNN

Politics

2 w. ago Asian markets start week on front foot as China unveils consumer plan

Asian markets start week on front foot as China unveils consumer plan  FRANCE 24 English

Politics

2 w. ago China unveils plan on special initiatives to boost consumption

China unveils plan on special initiatives to boost consumption  China Daily

Politics

2 w. ago Is US losing plasma engine race to China and Russia ahead of long journey to Mars?

While Nasa’s budgetary struggle continues, the red planet may be a step closer for China after it unveiled a powerful new plasma engine.

Politics

2 w. ago Senate unveils its bid to curb US investment in China as House waits

Senate unveils its bid to curb US investment in China as House waits  Semafor

Politics

2 w. ago China unveils big plan to fix its ailing economy and transform into a high

China unveils big plan to fix its ailing economy and transform into a high-tech power  CNN

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Two sessions’ 2025: Li Qiang to unveil economic targets as China’s top legislature meets

Chinese premier delivers annual work report, which could contain clues about stimulus measures and plans for science and tech progress.

Economics

3 w. ago ‘Two sessions’ 2025 live: Beijing vows to improve business environment in fresh bid for foreign investment

Premier Li Qiang is delivering annual work report, which could contain clues about stimulus measures and plans for science and tech progress.

Economics