2 h. ago China rejects Trump’s Xi trade talk claims, Chinese marriages drop: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing dismissing Trump’s claims of trade war talks to rising military spending in East Asia, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Politics

2 h. ago Chinese quantum computing firm tackles breast cancer screenings, drug design

Hefei-based Origin Quantum has demonstrated its computer’s ability to process medical imaging data ‘exponentially faster’ than classical machines.

Politics

5 h. ago Base Metal Prices Mixed as Copper Gains on Record Chinese Inventory Decline

Base Metal Prices Mixed as Copper Gains on Record Chinese Inventory Decline  WSJ

Economics

5 h. ago Labubu toymaker Pop Mart is latest Chinese app to go viral in the US

Before the recent surge in interest in Chinese e-commerce platforms, Pop Mart’s business was already booming.

Politics

6 h. ago Hong Kong team says discovery offers new hope for treating Huntington’s disease

Discovery of new underlying mechanism opens up possibilities for developing medication, researchers at Chinese University of Hong Kong say.

Politics

7 h. ago More Chinese leave the knot untied as marriage registrations drop

Marriages saw a year-on-year fall of 8 per cent in China for the first quarter of 2025 – a worrying sign as demographic decline continues.

Politics

8 h. ago China’s Akeso, hailed as biotech’s ‘DeepSeek moment’, falls despite nod for cancer drug

Chinese regulator grants second approval for lung cancer drug ivonescimab, which has outperformed Merck’s Keytruda in phase three trial.

Events

9 h. ago Exclusive: Chinese President Xi to visit financial hub Shanghai this week, sources say

Exclusive: Chinese President Xi to visit financial hub Shanghai this week, sources say  Reuters

Politics

9 h. ago How a fiery conquest in 112BC may have led to decline of the Chinese swamp cypress

Han military campaign toppled the rebel Nanyue kingdom but also decimated vast stands of cypress, study finds.

Politics

9 h. ago Chinese youth seek ‘friendship marriage’ with best friends to alleviate family pressure

Young people are choosing to live under the same roof, share expenses, offer emotional support but sexual relations are out.

Events

9 h. ago Chinese youth seek ‘friendship marriages’ to alleviate family pressure

Chinese youth seek ‘friendship marriages’ to alleviate family pressure  South China Morning Post

Events

9 h. ago Exclusive: Chinese President Xi to visit Shanghai this week, sources say

Exclusive: Chinese President Xi to visit Shanghai this week, sources say  Reuters

Politics

10 h. ago Absence of Chinese general He Weidong from Politburo study session fuels speculation

In one of He’s last public appearances on March 5 he called for improvements to military training and the advance of anti-corruption efforts.

Politics

10 h. ago Absence of Chinese general He Weidong from Politburo event raises questions

Absence of Chinese general He Weidong from Politburo event raises questions  South China Morning Post

Politics

14 h. ago Chinese factories are stopping production and looking for new markets as U.S. tariffs bite

Chinese factories are stopping production and looking for new markets as U.S. tariffs bite  CNBC

Economics

14 h. ago Malaysia temple unveils first ‘AI Mazu’ for devotees to interact with, address concerns

Temple claims world first as on-screen digital deity that looks like a chubby version of a famous Chinese actress dishes out advice.

Politics

15 h. ago Chinese Firms Turn to Indian Exporters to Help Fill US Orders

Chinese Firms Turn to Indian Exporters to Help Fill US Orders  Bloomberg.com

Politics

17 h. ago FirstFT: Drop in Chinese goods at US ports as importers respond to Trump’s tariffs

FirstFT: Drop in Chinese goods at US ports as importers respond to Trump’s tariffs  Financial Times

Politics

21 h. ago 'The Chinese are saying that's not true': Bash presses Trump Cabinet Secretary on trade talks

'The Chinese are saying that's not true': Bash presses Trump Cabinet Secretary on trade talks  CNN

Politics

24 h. ago Tech expert says ‘we’ve got problems’ if new Chinese robots can do this

Tech expert says ‘we’ve got problems’ if new Chinese robots can do this  Fox Business

Science