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US lawmakers at a congressional hearing on Thursday displayed bipartisan support for retaining America’s lead in the global artificial intelligence race with China. Photo: Shutterstock

Diplomacy

US lawmakers warn next revolution in AI race must be in America, not China

As Washington and Beijing battle for global supremacy in artificial intelligence, US must establish next technological edge, Congress told.

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Taipei envoy sees US$14 billion arms package moving ahead under Trump

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US targets Cuba oil giant as Beijing and Havana deepen party ties

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Nvidia denies Latin America role in China chip smuggling

Suspicious bulk orders from unfamiliar countries are screened out, Nvidia’s regional chief says, as Chinese capital courts Brazil.

Nvidia remains caught between Washington’s export controls and Beijing’s push for home-grown chips. Photo: Reuters
Nvidia remains caught between Washington’s export controls and Beijing’s push for home-grown chips. Photo: Reuters

US

Trump calls off Iran strikes, citing progress in talks

After warning of imminent military action, US president says an agreement may be days away in a repeat of claims made in recent weeks.

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Politics

What’s behind Beijing’s seabed mapping east of Taiwan?

Expert says knowledge of the waters and seabed could allow ‘more effective submarine and anti-submarine operations’.

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Science

China launches new satellite to test high-speed communication tech

Long March 5 rocket’s lift-off marks pivotal step in validating technologies for next-generation orbital connectivity speeds and reliability.

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Thursday marked the 11th flight of the Long March 5 series and its first launch of 2026. Photo: Xinhua
Thursday marked the 11th flight of the Long March 5 series and its first launch of 2026. Photo: Xinhua

Diplomacy

China sanctions Philippine defence chief Gilberto Teodoro

Chinese foreign ministry says Teodoro is banned from entering China because of his ‘erroneous remarks’ on the country.

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Politics

KMT chief Cheng Li-wun meets Trump ally Steve Daines in Washington

Cheng tells US lawmakers that the Kuomintang deeply values defence cooperation with Washington: report.

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Diplomacy

Do not let US-China ties spiral out of control, ex-Treasury chief Paulson warns

‘We have to be careful that decoupling does not become dysfunctional,’ he tells a lunch gathering in Beijing.

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Former US Treasury secretary Henry Paulson has told an audience in Beijing that trade imbalances are no longer the greatest threat to bilateral relations. Photo: AFP

Diplomacy

Has Beijing given up on a nuclear weapon-free Korean peninsula?

China is downplaying the issue for now, as it is unlikely that pressuring North Korea would do anything other than sour ties.

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The denuclearisation of North Korea is not something that China can accomplish alone, observers say. Photo: KCNA via Reuters
The denuclearisation of North Korea is not something that China can accomplish alone, observers say. Photo: KCNA via Reuters

Diplomacy

Have trade tensions scuppered EU-China talks ahead of tough Brussels decisions?

June 23 meeting in Beijing postponed without warning as bilateral ties deteriorate on a near-daily basis.

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Politics

Chinese safety official investigated over deadly Liushenyu Coal Mine blast

Zhang Heping, deputy director of Shanxi provincial department of emergency management, is accused of ‘serious violations’.

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Science

Don’t panic if you see a snake on a Chinese power line. It might be a robot

In Kunming, robot dogs are also being deployed to ensure the energy supply during the high-stakes college entrance exams.

The robotic snake’s head is equipped with a camera and sensors to identify safety hazards, while the tail has a power harvesting device that lets it draw power from the lines it is inspecting. Photo: qq.com

Diplomacy

Mystery platform? China says it was carrying out research at Scarborough Shoal

Announcement comes after Manila lodged diplomatic protest over ‘illegal presence’ of a floating structure at the disputed atoll.

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A Chinese research institute says it deployed a floating platform at Scarborough Shoal for environmental monitoring and sampling. Photo: Handout via Reuters
A Chinese research institute says it deployed a floating platform at Scarborough Shoal for environmental monitoring and sampling. Photo: Handout via Reuters

Military

Was Xi’s stance on North Korea military ties also a message for US, Russia?

Analysts note the Chinese leader’s remarks were not reported in full by North Korean state media.

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Politics

New Chinese police tech uses AI to scan suspects’ health and mental states

International expo in Beijing showcases cameras that measure vital signs, and even core motivation, of suspects, equipment firms say.

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Diplomacy

China and Russia unite on world order, but Putin departs without concrete gains

Analysts say Beijing’s position in managing three-way ties appears to be strengthened after hosting Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

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Most of the deals signed between Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday are symbolic, according to analysts. Pool photo: Reuters via AP
Most of the deals signed between Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday are symbolic, according to analysts. Pool photo: Reuters via AP

Diplomacy

Could Putin, Trump visits pave the way for ‘trilateral coordination’ with China?

America is ‘the biggest variable’, according to international relations expert and former diplomat Cui Hongjian.

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Military

China and Russia warn US Golden Dome poses ‘clear threat’ to stability

Days after Xi-Trump talks, Beijing and Moscow slam Washington’s military provocations and its plans for missile defence system.

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Diplomacy

How Putin’s chance encounter with a Chinese boy in Beijing shaped a life

Over 25 years ago, a young boy in Beihai Park caught the attention of Russia’s then new president as he visited China for the first time.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin poses for a photo with then 12-year-old Peng Pai and members of Peng’s family, in Beijing’s Beihai Park on July 17, 2000. Photo: Baidu
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LATEST China Science NEWS

China launches new satellite to test high-speed communication tech

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Thursday marked the 11th flight of the Long March 5 series and its first launch of 2026. Photo: Xinhua

Don’t panic if you see a snake on a Chinese power line. It might be a robot

The robotic snake’s head is equipped with a camera and sensors to identify safety hazards, while the tail has a power harvesting device that lets it draw power from the lines it is inspecting. Photo: qq.com

Starlink rival Qianfan hits satellite milestone, but is it too slow and costly?

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A Long March-12B Y1 rocket blasts off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone on June 1, carrying satellites for the Qianfan constellation. Photo: Xinhua

China delivers first samples collected from far side of the moon to Russia

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The Chang’e-6 mission was the first to collect samples from the far side of the moon. Photo: AP

China’s rail gun milestone: guided projectile prototype passes real firing test

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A prototype of a chip-protecting component for China’s guided rail gun shell used in a live firing test. Photo: North University of China
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