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Latest news on research and breakthroughs by Chinese scientists, as the country ramps up investment in science and innovation as part of its ambitions to become a world-leading power by 2035, and other developments worldwide.
LATEST China Science NEWS

China names 2 Pakistani astronauts chosen to train for space station mission

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Two Pakistani astronauts have been chosen to train for a Chinese space mission, with one expected to serve as the first foreign astronaut to enter the Tiangong space station. Photo: Xinhua

How China’s AI carbon accounting model points the finger at the US

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China’s new model distributes responsibility by taking into account who actually consumes exported products and the ability of countries’ natural environments to absorb carbon. Photo: Xinhua

Can Chinese plasma mill give it key tech advantage over US?

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Some of the equipment used in the plasma mill. Photo: Handout

Chinese scientists replicate eel’s 6,000km breeding journey inside research pool

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China accounts for 75 per cent of the world’s farmed eels, stocked with fry sourced from net fishing. Photo: AFP

China achieves a world first, updating stabilisers for renewable energy grids

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The 35kV high-voltage direct-connection synchronous condenser developed by Chinese researchers. Photo: Handout
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Macaques play on the top of the Rock of Gibraltar in April 2008. Photo: Reuters
Animals

Gibraltar’s monkeys may be eating soil to cope with junk food from tourists

The unusual behaviour might be helping the macaques ward off bellyaches from the snacks that visitors feed them.

China's space programme

China names 2 Pakistani astronauts chosen to train for space station mission

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United States

How China’s AI carbon accounting model points the finger at the US

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Mainland China

Can Chinese plasma mill give it key tech advantage over US?

New technology may allow the microscopic powders used in advanced weapon systems to be produced on a much larger scale.

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Some of the equipment used in the plasma mill. Photo: Handout
Japan

Chinese scientists replicate eel’s 6,000km breeding journey inside research pool

Team overcomes key artificial breeding challenge by simulating conditions found in the depths of the Pacific Ocean’s Mariana Trench.

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Mainland China

China achieves a world first, updating stabilisers for renewable energy grids

Researchers said their 35kV direct-connection synchronous condenser successfully passed testing, in repurposing of old technology.

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Semiconductors

Semiconductors | China bets on RISC-V in global AI race

RISC-V, an open-source chip architecture, has gained popularity in China in reaction to widening US restrictions on exports of advanced technology.

China bets on RISC-V in global AI race
Artificial intelligence

Opinion | The world can look to Hong Kong as a pioneer of ethical AI

As emerging markets chart their own destinies regarding artificial intelligence, the city can serve as a nexus for responsible governance.

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Artificial intelligence

China’s armed police mull riot control with zero human contact

The People’s Armed Police Force has shown how drones, uncrewed armoured vehicles and robot dogs could autonomously contain urban unrest.

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Mainland China

Is this ‘paper antenna’ China’s gateway to widespread naval adoption of 5G?

Paper-based antenna devised by Chinese team is positioned as a low-cost, scalable ‘last-mile’ communication solution.

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Chinese scientists say their “paper antenna” could ultimately be “suitable for the complex environment of ships”. Photo: AFP
Mainland China

China warns strong El Nino this year may worsen global fossil fuel crisis

National Climate Centre says higher temperatures and extreme weather could create ‘damaging loop’ that hits the climate and the economy.

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A strong El Nino can increase the risk of floods and other extreme weather events. Photo: AFP
Scientists

Canada Research Chair chemist Janusz Pawliszyn joins Chinese university

The Polish scientist who invented two widely used analytical chemistry techniques has been hired by one of his former students.

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Mainland China

How hydrogen could help China cut natural gas use and carbon emissions

A large-scale project in Shandong province is part of a national green energy push.

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Mainland China

China’s ‘land aircraft carrier’ charges flying drone with microwave beam

While the technology is still at an early stage, it may one day allow drones to fly indefinitely.

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If wireless charging is deployed to a battlefield, it would not only allow drones to stay in the air for longer but could also allow them to carry bigger payloads by reducing the size of their batteries. Photo: Eugene Lee
Mainland China

Chinese robo-diving suit could help users consume almost 40% less oxygen

Advanced algorithm designed to shadow a diver’s every move could also cut the risk of accidents when undertaking complex underwater tasks.

The device was tested in both indoor and outdoor pools. Photo: Wang Xiangyang
Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese trucks could go 100% electric, halving road transport oil use: industry

China’s industrial supply chains and engineering expertise provide a distinct competitive advantage, CiDi CEO Albert Hu says.

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Macau

China’s space station crew to ‘maximise opportunities’ with extra month in orbit

The Shenzhou-21 astronauts were embroiled in drama last year after their probe was used in an emergency mission for the previous crew.

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Canada

Why is faecal bacteria presence in US hotels much higher than in China?

Luxury hotels clean up their act after filthy sanitation practices, including using the same sponge to clean cups, toilets and showers.

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It may be luxury, but is it clean? Surface faecal bacteria is present in some rooms, according to researchers. Photo: Shutterstock
Mainland China

Overheating hurts AI. So China’s scientists are adding diamonds to copper

Chinese scientists are combining diamond and copper, both of which are effective heat conductors, in a bid to leap the ‘thermal wall’.

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Space

10,000 suns: mind-blowing power of black hole jets measured for the first time

The jets can help scientists understand how black holes help shape galaxies and other cosmic structures.

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Mainland China

China’s Qingzhou tests space debris capture and clean-up

Robotic cargo spacecraft reported to have also conducted a suite of in-orbit experiments designed to sustain long-duration missions.

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The Qingzhou features a “plug-and-play” payload platform allowing for a range of experimental and technological payloads in a single launch, according to the academy behind its design. Photo: IAMCAS
Tianjin

Beijing tried to reduce desertification. Now it battles ‘snowstorm’ of allergens

City officials and university scientists are teaming up to tackle the annual spring arrival of allergy-inducing catkins.

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Catkins absorb bacteria, pollen and dust from the air, triggering respiratory and skin allergies in many people. Photo: VCG/VCG via Getty Images
Mainland China

China defies US curbs with 60,000-chip AI research hub in self-reliance push

The Zhengzhou core node becomes the country’s most powerful scientific intelligent computing infrastructure, CCTV says.

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Mainland China

China tests submarine cable cutter at 3,500-metre depth

Trial described as bridging ‘last mile’ from deep-sea equipment development to engineering application, suggesting deployment is coming next.

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Mainland China

Zhang Kai: why I left Yale for China at the peak of my career in life science

‘I started to rethink where I should do my research … so that I can fulfil my dreams and give more young people the chance to grow’.

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Professor Zhang Kai started at USTC in China in January, describing it as the institution most likely to realise his academic ambitions. Photo: Handout
Germany

Men with higher IQs are less conservative, study finds

Those of average ability tend to support values associated with tradition and strict social order, German researchers say.

Study participants placed themselves politically on a left-to-right scale and completed a detailed questionnaire on political orientation. Image: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence

Chinese team shows quantum tech can disrupt AI in a real-world task

Breakthrough system matched or exceeded performance of a classical reservoir network with 10,000 nodes in multi-step weather prediction.

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Mainland China

Can Hong Kong, target of the most US sanctions, become China’s quantum gateway?

Washington backlash ‘will not deter’ march towards becoming an international hub for the technology through new tech park.

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