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28 Jun 1971
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The Artemis I Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft at Nasa’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida in 2022. Photo: Nasa via AP
Donald Trump

Trump’s space plan envisages US moon base amid race with China

Trump calls for moon landing in 2028, lunar base thereafter, as China targets the end of the decade for its first crewed landing.

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Robotics

CATL marks trailblazing deployment of humanoid robots at scale in China plant

US-China trade war

Editorial | Export curbs or not, Trump’s America can’t slow China’s tech surge

United States

Musk ally Isaacman confirmed as Nasa chief amid moon race with China

The US billionaire with a passion for space, was nominated by Trump for a second time after a previous bid fell through.

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Jared Isaacman speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill on December 3. Photo: AP
SCMP Highlights

Physicists prove Einstein wrong, US-China jet race: 7 science highlights

From a fresh water production breakthrough to a promising Parkinson’s treatment, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

Artificial intelligence

OpenAI in talks to raise US$10 billion from Amazon and adopt Trainium chips

The deal is under discussion could value OpenAI upwards of US$500 billion, a source said.

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Science

How China’s US$150,000 robot start-up beat Elon Musk in 2 years

EngineAI robot delivers forceful Bruce Lee-style kicks, while Musk’s Optimus jogs a few steps and falls over while handing out water bottle.

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EngineAI Robotics’ humanoid T800 is capable of delivering Bruce Lee-style roundhouse kicks with great force. Photo: Handout
Britain

‘Make Christmas Great Again’: hundreds join far-right Robinson’s London rally

UK bishops express grave concern over the use of Christian symbols to ‘justify racism and anti-migrant rhetoric’.

Science

Race for AI space centres: why the US goes all in after China makes first move

Beijing and Washington battle for tech domination with next-gen plans to launch supercomputers into orbit and transform global connectivity.

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China Future Tech briefing

AI | China chases superintelligent AI without sci-fi movie risks

AI systems with human-level intelligence, or higher, offer the promise of solutions to humanity’s biggest challenges but the risk of humans losing control.

China chases superintelligent AI without sci-fi movie risks
China's space programme

China launches satellite ‘super factory’ in bid to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink

The facility features a ‘factory-to-launch’ pipeline, expected to make it faster and cheaper to build low Earth orbit constellations.

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China’s first comprehensive factory dedicated to the assembly, testing and reuse of carrier rockets, in south China’s coastal city of Wenchang. Photo: People’s Daily
Australia

‘#seeyouwhenim16’: Australia’s social media ban for children takes effect

PM Albanese called the ban, which is being closely watched by other nations considering similar measures, ‘a proud day’ for families.

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United States

‘A threat to Europe’s political life’: EU reels from new US security strategy

Brussels warns Washington against interference as Trump’s outline accuses Europe of decline and backs far-right movements across the bloc.

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United States

EU’s US$140 million fine on X riles Rubio’s deputy, stoking tensions

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said the bloc’s regulatory stance could hurt shared security and values.

The X fine, announced on Friday, is the first significant enforcement action under the EU’s Digital Services Act. Photo: AFP
European Union

EU hits Musk’s X with US$140 million fine, risking Trump’s ire

US Vice-President J.D. Vance fired a warning against ‘attacking’ US firms through ‘censorship’ before the penalty was even made public.

Elon Musk looks on as US President Donald Trump speaks at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washingto in November. Photo: AFP
Artificial intelligence

Opinion | Age of AI holds both promise and peril

Whether AI delivers widespread well-being or further slavery is a political question that must be answered with sound governance.

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Xiaomi

China’s Xiaomi says returns from AI investments ‘far exceed expectations’

Xiaomi’s smart EV, AI and other new initiatives turned a profit for the first time in the third quarter.

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Indonesia

‘We side with Indonesia’: ex-minister rejects claims of China bias

Luhut Pandjaitan says China’s technological prowess and deep pockets made it an ideal partner for propelling Indonesia’s economy.

The Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park, one of the biggest nickel producers in Konawe Utara. Photo: AFP
Tencent

Elon Musk reiterates aim to transform X into a ‘WeChat++’ super app

Users ‘live their life on WeChat in China’ and there is no equivalent app elsewhere in the world, the entrepreneur says.

Australia

Fight’s over: YouTube becomes last major platform to accept Australia’s age rule

Despite agreeing to comply, YouTube maintains that it is still ‘fundamentally different’ from other social media services.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla affirms confidence in Chinese partners, repudiates supplier ban

American EV maker says rigorous standards – not geographic origins – guide its vendor choices.

Tesla has offered a vote of confidence to the more than 400 Chinese manufacturers that supply car components to Tesla’s Shanghai factory. Photo: Reuters
Science

Opinion | Simulation hypothesis is really a proof for the existence of God

While science still disagrees on whether humanity lives in a simulation, philosophy has yet to rule out a ‘cosmic host’.

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People walk near a church in the commune of Las Condes, in Santiago, Chile on November 12. Photo: AFP
China's space programme

Explainer | Why China’s space sector is grabbing attention – including from Elon Musk

Chinese start-up LandSpace is set to launch its first reusable rocket on Saturday. If it succeeds, it will give China’s space sector a major boost.

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SCMP Highlights

Chaos at Hong Kong Palace Museum, Japan’s tourism debacle: 5 weekend reads

From Malaysian state’s political fight to Chinese team simulating electronic warfare, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

China Future Tech briefing

Robotics | China’s humanoid robots enter workforce as Tesla wait goes on

Xpeng, Unitree and other Chinese robot makers are nearing mass production of humanoid units as problems including hands delay Elon Musk’s plans.

China’s humanoid robots enter workforce as Tesla wait goes on
Electric & new energy vehicles

Xiaomi reaffirms safety focus after raising 2025 sales target to 400,000 units

Safety is a foundation and a priority, founder and CEO Lei Jun says after Xiaomi’s 500,000th EV rolls off Beijing assembly line.

Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra EVs are displayed at the Auto Shanghai exhibition in April 2025. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Ronaldo, Musk attend Trump’s White House dinner with Saudi crown prince

Elon Musk was among business titans invited to the gala dinner, as tensions with Donald Trump thaw.

Made in China 2025

Chinese EV makers accelerate robotics drive for ‘game-changing’ edge over US

Xpeng, Cherry and others expand beyond cars, with humanoid robot Iron winning praise from Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

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