25 h. ago Beijing’s Victory Day parade, China’s film industry: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s military parade, as it happened: new weapons debut in show of deterrence China held a massive military parade along Changan Avenue in central Beijing, showcasing the country’s latest and most advanced weapons to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in World War II. 2. The 5 key takeaways from China’s Victory Day military...

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31 h. ago South China’s Greater Bay Area boasts world’s largest innovation cluster

A portion of China’s Greater Bay Area has been named the world’s largest innovation cluster, underscoring Beijing’s drive for technological self-reliance at a time of rising geopolitical uncertainties with the United States. The Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou technology hub – the heart of the bay area plan – has overtaken Tokyo-Yokohama to become the world’s largest innovation cluster, according to the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s (WIPO) 2025 Global Innovation Index released on...

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53 h. ago NIO, XPeng, Li Auto Log Strong August Deliveries Highlighting China's EV Momentum

NIO, XPeng, Li Auto Log Strong August Deliveries Highlighting China's EV Momentum  Yahoo Finance

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3 d. ago Hong Kong, 2 mainland Chinese cities named UN body’s top innovation cluster

A cluster of cities comprising Hong Kong and two others from mainland China has been named the world’s top innovation hub, a feat attributed to a new ranking metric that involves venture capital deals, a United Nations body has said. For the first time in five years, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster surpassed Tokyo-Yokohama, Japan, to claim the number one spot in the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s (WIPO) 2025 Global Innovation Index. The result was announced on Monday at the...

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3 d. ago PM Modi in China Highlights: ‘Peace and tranquillity along border is like insurance policy for ties’, India tells China

PM Modi in China Highlights: ‘Peace and tranquillity along border is like insurance policy for ties’, India tells China  The Hindu

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6 d. ago First ‘universal’ 6G chip, China’s ‘cyberpunk’ cities: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China unveils world’s first ‘all-frequency’ 6G chip capable of 100Gbps speeds Chinese scientists have developed the world’s first “all-frequency” 6G chip that could help bridge the digital divide between rural and urban communities. 2. Chinese firms adapting as US ends de minimis exemptions for rest of world As the United States ends import duty exemptions...

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6 d. ago China’s population decline laid bare as Shanghai school enrols only 22 pupils

A primary school in Shanghai has attracted national attention after its student body shrank to just 22 this year, highlighting the dramatic impact China’s plunging birth rate is having on the education system. Sanqiao Primary School in the Pudong New Area now has more full-time staff than pupils – with 22 children and 23 teachers – despite being located in one of China’s largest cities, according to enrolment data released on the local education authority’s website. The information was first...

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7 d. ago XtalPi’s 615% jump in drug revenue highlights China’s biotech boom

Shenzhen-based XtalPi posted a 615 per cent surge in first-half revenue from its drug-discovery business following a blockbuster deal that highlighted China’s growing importance as a source of biotechnology innovation for the global pharmaceutical industry. Revenue from drug discovery soared to 435 million yuan (US$61 million) in the first half after the company collected the first US$51 million from an August agreement with US-based DoveTree, according to its earnings announcement on Wednesday....

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7 d. ago Putin and Kim Jong Un to Attend Beijing Military Parade Highlighting China’s Diplomatic Goals

Putin and Kim Jong Un to Attend Beijing Military Parade Highlighting China’s Diplomatic Goals  Букви

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8 d. ago China’s Tiangong beats ISS, mathematician mulls move: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump calls criticism of move to admit thousands of Chinese students ‘insulting’ US President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his proposal to admit hundreds of thousands of Chinese students, saying the US is “honoured” to host them and warning that the American college system would “go to hell” without them. 2. As the world watches PLA approach 100, is it...

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9 d. ago Trump’s 200% rare earth tariff threat proof of China’s leverage: analysts

Revived threats of tariff increases from US President Donald Trump over China’s supply of rare earth elements highlight the minerals’ importance in global manufacturing, analysts said – and show Beijing its dominance in this area remains a potent source of leverage in trade negotiations. China will face “200 per cent tariffs, or something” unless it continues to ensure shipments of permanent magnets containing the minerals will reach the US, Trump said during a meeting with South Korean...

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9 d. ago Trump’s fresh tariff threat, China’s invisibility tech: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump says China must ensure rare earth magnets or face 200% tariffs US President Donald Trump said on Monday that China must ensure the US supply of rare earth magnets or face 200 per cent tariffs, and that he will continue to allow Chinese students into the country. 2. Why China and US still invest in crewed military systems when they have drones Rapid...

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1 week ago Beijing bets on AI, China’s ‘doll economy’ boom: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Red Arsenal: a new databank on China’s latest military hardware The Post’s comprehensive databank visualises each weapon with graphics to help readers understand Beijing’s wide-ranging arsenal. 2. ‘Ignorance and neglect’ mark flawed US policy in China race: Da Wei The Tsinghua University expert looks at the prospects for a Xi-Trump summit and explains why...

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1 week ago Signs of a new drone boat surface from China’s Victory Day parade rehearsal

A new unmanned boat was spotted during rehearsals for next month’s military parade in Beijing, highlighting the growing importance of drone technology in China’s naval strategy. According to photos and footage circulating online, the uncrewed vessel was transported on a heavy semi-trailer and features a number of obvious stealth designs, including angled surfaces, a faceted hull and concealed superstructure. Online commenters said the structure would also have concealed antenna and radar, all...

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1 week ago Apple joins RedNote, plane software mastermind leaves US for China: 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. How the Philippines forced China to adjust historic mission to moon’s far side Chinese space engineers made small but deliberate changes to last year’s historic sample retrieval mission to the far side of the moon to avoid political...

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2 w. ago China says it will highlight joint combat groups in next month’s military parade

The joint combat capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army – a key focus of reforms that began a decade ago – will be showcased during next month’s Victory Day military parade in Beijing. Wu Zeke, deputy head of the warfare bureau at the Central Military Commission’s Joint Staff Department, told reporters on Wednesday there would be “combat-oriented joint formations” made up of land combat, maritime combat, air defence and missile defence groups, as well as information warfare, unmanned...

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2 w. ago China’s biotech hub Suzhou wants to become the next Boston. Can it succeed?

Could a city best known for its classical gardens and ancient canals emerge as China’s answer to Boston – the global epicentre of biotechnology innovation? Five years ago, the eastern city of Suzhou set forth a bold vision: to transform itself into the “Pharma Valley of China” by 2030, benchmarking its ambitions directly against Greater Boston’s world-leading life sciences ecosystem. The city in Jiangsu province, steeped in history and famous for its ancient water towns and picturesque gardens,...

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2 w. ago The ancient Chinese city that dreams to become the world’s biotech powerhouse

Could a city best known for its classical gardens and ancient canals emerge as China’s answer to Boston – the global epicentre of biotechnology innovation? Five years ago, the eastern city of Suzhou set forth a bold vision: to transform itself into the “Pharma Valley of China” by 2030, benchmarking its ambitions directly against Greater Boston’s world-leading life sciences ecosystem. The city in Jiangsu province, steeped in history and famous for its ancient water towns and picturesque gardens,...

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2 w. ago GPU Smuggling Documentary Highlights How Easily China Can Grab Latest GPU Designs

GPU Smuggling Documentary Highlights How Easily China Can Grab Latest GPU Designs  extremetech.com

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2 w. ago China’s latest weapons on show, US human rights slammed: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. EU envoys mull skipping China military parade over Putin’s attendance: sources European envoys in Beijing are discussing plans to skip China’s massive military parade next month after considering the attendance of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the possible participation of Russian troops, the Post has learned. 2. What new weapons were on show in...

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