14 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

21 h. ago Can Trump and China’s contrasting economic visions finally settle state vs market debate?

Beyond political and other concerns, the US and Chinese approaches to their economies have intellectual roots stretching back centuries.

Economics

30 h. ago American politics prompt some Chinese to explore historical taboos

American politics prompt some Chinese to explore historical taboos  The Economist

Politics

36 h. ago Chinese official caught in honey trap set by foreign spy agency: security ministry

Ministry says official named Zhang agreed to share classified information after being caught up in contrived brothel sting overseas.

Events

41 h. ago Plans for a Chinese Port Roil the Politics of a Former Soviet Nation

Plans for a Chinese Port Roil the Politics of a Former Soviet Nation  The New York Times

Politics

61 h. ago China urged to prepare students for challenges of AI and ageing population

At ‘two sessions’, Chinese lawmakers and political advisers call for changes to education system to ‘solve future problems’.

Politics

61 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

3 d. ago China’s shipbuilding dominance a national security risk for US: Report

China’s shipbuilding dominance a national security risk for US: Report  Defense News

Events

4 d. ago ‘Stay calm. Be patient’: Zheng Yongnian’s antidote for China’s Trump shock

Chinese political scientist says if the country’s private enterprises can’t thrive, foreign capital won’t either.

Politics

7 d. ago Hong Kong urged to focus on development while safeguarding national security

Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang praises Hong Kong for political and economic ‘breakthroughs’ over the past year.

Events

8 d. ago More Chinese scam workers repatriated via Thailand as crackdown on fraud centres continues

Dozens of apparent Chinese scam workers seen boarding a China Southern jet at Mae Sot airport on Thursday, with more flights over the weekend.

Politics

8 d. ago Chinese political adviser calls for easier divorce despite Beijing’s push for family values

CPPCC member Jiang Shengnan says 30-day suspension may spark unnecessary disputes and could be used to transfer assets or fabricate debts.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘Two sessions’ 2025: Chinese premier urges Hong Kong to deepen international exchanges

‘[We] support Hong Kong and Macau to develop the economy, improving the lives of their people, and deepening international exchanges and cooperation,’ he says.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘Two sessions’ 2025: China’s Li Qiang urges Hong Kong to deepen international exchanges

‘[We] support Hong Kong and Macau to develop the economy, improving the lives of their people, and deepening international exchanges and cooperation,’ he says.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘Two sessions’ 2025: call for Hong Kong to tap global role and grasp 5 key ideas

Chinese Premier Li Qiang stresses Hong Kong’s role in connecting nation with rest of world, while liaison office director lists critical ideas city should grasp.

Politics

1 week ago Philippines dismisses ‘absurd’ Chinese online claims about Palawan

A number of Chinese social media users claim Palawan was originally called Zheng He Island and that its name has been ‘restored’.

Politics

1 week ago The rattle of Okinawa: Chinese drones probe Japan’s defences

Japan’s air force scrambled jets to shadow the drones, which analysts believe were probing Tokyo’s military readiness and assertiveness.

Events

1 week ago Falling behind is ‘biggest security risk’ in AI, Chinese political adviser says

CPPCC members caution against overregulation of the emerging technology ahead of annual political gathering.

Events

1 week ago Chinese national political advisors gather in Beijing for annual session

Chinese national political advisors gather in Beijing for annual session  Xinhua

Politics

1 week ago In push to develop AI, more courses and projects emerge at Chinese universities

Among them, Tsinghua will enrol 150 students at a new academy to ‘cultivate talent in fields that integrate AI with other disciplines’.

Politics