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The Chinese-language dark web has largely been overlooked by researchers until now. Photo: Shutterstock
Science

How Chinese police infiltrated and monitored the dark web with the help of AI

Researchers linked to law enforcement collected data and devised tools to help classify sensitive and illegal material.

UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles)

Did the Ukraine war spark China’s ban on most civilian drone flights in cities?

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US-China relations

2 men sentenced for roles in trafficking fentanyl analogues from China to the US

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Xinjiang

What Beijing hopes to achieve with ethnic unity law that targets people overseas

The legislation, which comes into effect next month, is seen as a way for Beijing to exert psychological pressure on diaspora communities.

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The law means that separatism will no longer be treated purely as a domestic matter. Credit: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence

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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US-China relations

Trump urged to press Xi on Chinese money laundering tied to Mexican cartels

Congressional hearing witnesses encourage US president to tackle alleged fentanyl supply chain crisis linked to Chinese money laundering.

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China film about woman whose killing of husband framed around domestic violence banned

Actress who plays herself in film portrays victim of violence but actual court verdict in case made no mention of husband abusing her.

Zhao Xiaohong, above, received the prestigious Silver Shell for Best Leading Performance at the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival on September 27, 2025. She won the award for starring as herself in the Chinese film “Her Heart Beats in Its Cage” (Jianyu Laide Mama). Photo: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images
US-China relations

Two Chinese nationals charged in US drug cartel money-laundering case

Prosecutors say pair used mirror transfers, encrypted apps and trade schemes to launder cartel drug profits globally.

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Drones

China arrests 16 in drone hacking cases, vowing ‘clean skies’ crackdown

Beijing says suspects helped others bypass flight restrictions, posing risks to national security.

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Trending in China

Chinese woman accuses tea shop of adding mercury to drink, finds boyfriend is culprit

Woman makes formal complaint after tasting ‘tough’ granules in her drink; investigation clears shop of any wrongdoing.

A Chinese woman who accused a milk tea shop of contaminating her drink with mercury later found out the heavy metal was planted by her boyfriend. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
Mainland China

Video | Man sprays train crowd in China with suspected pepper spray

Passengers on Guangzhou Metro Line 3 describe inhaling ‘something spicy’ according to local media.

Passengers on Guangzhou Metro Line 3 describe inhaling ‘something spicy’ according to local media.
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Canada

Canadian who was detained by China warns against Carney’s EV deal

Ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig was imprisoned for three years after Canada arrested Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou on a US extradition request.

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Trending in China

Mastering the shadows: explore lives, extraordinary skills of ancient Chinese thieves

To maintain social order, ancient Chinese dynasties imposed severe punishments for theft – amputation, exile, even death penalty.

Trending in China

Chinese woman whose dog was poisoned to death by neighbour, sacrifices job for cause

Battling pet lover spends years fighting for justice for her beloved canine, facing down bullies, rumour-mongers.

A Chinese woman studied law to fight for her pet dog which a neighbour poisoned. After her pet died in 2022, she sacrificed her job and social life for the cause. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
China society

China’s infamous ‘Aunt Mei’ arrested after decade-long hunt for child trafficker

Police identify the woman, surnamed Xie, as the intermediary who brokered the sale of nine children in Guangdong province.

Police sketches of alleged child trafficker Aunt Mei have regularly appeared on Chinese social media since 2017, with state media calling on the public to “remember this face”. Photo: Weibo
Trending in China

Ancient Chinese sentenced to flogging could hire others to take punishment for fee

Brutal centuries-old penal system saw lawbreakers beaten to death with iron-wrapped hammer fitted with barbs.

China-Asean relations

China extols Myanmar gang executions, pledging to protect citizens abroad

Chief of China’s top court highlights crackdown on Southeast Asia crime rings in annual ‘two sessions’ report.

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China society

Opinion | Quietly, steadily, animal rights campaigners are making headway in China

With national laws the ultimate goal, progress is being made, one local regulation and court case at a time.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Espionage

China’s latest box office draw: spy thriller backed by state espionage agency

Scare Out – supported by the intelligence services and made by acclaimed director Zhang Yimou – is one of the most popular films over Lunar New Year.

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China-Latin America relations

Brazil breaks up China-linked US$190m money-laundering ring tied to crime gang

Prosecutors claim Chinese-run distribution network concealed revenue, evaded tax obligations and fostered money laundering of drug proceeds.

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Chinese culture

China’s Nanjing Museum scandal probe uncovers historic mismanagement, corruption

Museum admits to ‘systemic problems’, pledges reform after ‘severe’ damage caused to image of cultural and museum industry.

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Investigators looking into practices at Nanjing Museum in eastern Jiangsu province carried out 1,100 interviews and reviewed 65,000 archival documents. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
Human rights in China

China probes mental hospitals over reports patients are being locked up in scam

Reports of ‘prison-like’ conditions and fake diagnoses in one province prompt national watchdog to order investigation.

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Reports say that some patients are being wrongly diagnosed and kept in prison-like conditions. Photo: Beijing News
Myanmar

Video | 4 more telecoms fraud gang members executed in China

Members of the Bai family syndicate were convicted of telecoms fraud, murder and drug trafficking.

Cybersecurity

China moves to boost cybercrime penalties by adding exit ban after sentences

Amid cross-border crackdown, draft Cybercrime Prevention and Control Law bill lists exit bans among tools to punish cybercriminals.

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China-Asean relations

China executes 11 core members of Myanmar-based telecoms fraud ring

They include members of the Ming family crime syndicate found guilty of murder, illegal detention, running casinos and other offences.

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Members and associates of the Ming family crime ring attend a sentencing hearing at the Wenzhou Intermediate People’s Court in Zhejiang province, China on September 29. Photo: CCTV
China-Asean relations

Why China was so keen to get to alleged cybercrime boss Chen Zhi first

Young tycoon, who was indicted by the US in October, was extradited from Cambodia this month, accused of running a vast scam network.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Trending in China

Chinese man flaunts cash online; envious ex-colleague poses as woman, steals US$10,500

Robber with previous knowledge of victim’s home dons short skirt, long black wig, stockings; flees to casino with loot.

Artificial intelligence

Jailed Chinese AI chatbot developers appeal in landmark pornography case

Defendants given prison sentences for creating sexual content for profit via their AI emotional companions.

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