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Ürümqi
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Party Secretary of Xinjiang Ma Xingrui
SCMP Highlights
Chip prodigy returns to China, hybrid crop grown in desert: 7 science highlights
From the world’s first parallel processor to doubts over Elon Musk’s Starship, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
3 Jun 2026 - 3:30PM
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3 Jun 2026 - 7:00AM
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US-China relations
Ex-California mayor Eileen Wang pleads guilty to acting as China agent
30 May 2026 - 6:19AM
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Why China is weaponising a ‘towering’ hybrid crop to farm where wheat fails
The crop, known as triticale, is easier to grow in challenging conditions and can provide food for both humans and animals.
29 May 2026 - 12:57PM
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22 May 2026 - 1:34PM
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China swaps Middle East oil for Xinjiang coal. What does it mean for the world?
With the war in Iran choking global oil supplies, China is tapping its 390 billion tonnes of coal reserves to build its own energy source.
22 May 2026 - 6:57AM
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Omega-3 could hurt the brain, China’s new war on deserts: 7 science highlights
From China’s new war on deserts to Singapore-based physicist’s big move, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
21 May 2026 - 2:37PM
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How a remote patch of Gobi Desert became central to China’s national security
A national energy and chemical hub being built on a 15,500 sq m site in the Gobi Desert is set to modernise coal mining.
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China’s motorsports industry continues to rev up with first race-grade fuel
The unveiling of the high-octane fuel at the Taklimakan Rally comes on the back of international success for the ZXMOTO motorbike marque.
17 May 2026 - 7:00PM
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China launches new war on deserts with technology tested on far side of the moon
Projects meant to help Xinjiang region build ecological barrier to protect its arable land from erosion and desertification.
17 May 2026 - 12:00PM
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Un-sanctioned: China to welcome Dutch trade minister amid Nexperia, ASML discord
Source says Beijing has quietly dropped an old sanctioning of Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, who recently spoke of wanting to lead a Dutch trade mission to China.
28 Apr 2026 - 3:02PM
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China birth rate
In China, a France-sized population loss begins to test coastal powerhouses
Rising pension burdens and social security subsidies are also straining public finances – though trends remain uneven, analysts say.
28 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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Defects – not jumping tourists – caused deadly Xinjiang bridge collapse: report
‘Wholly man-made disaster’ that killed five at popular scenic area last year blamed on construction and management failures.
23 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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Hormuz oil crisis hits China; a family of dentists: 5 weekend reads you missed
From how Pakistan paid the price for mediating in the Iran war to a family of dentists, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
13 Apr 2026 - 12:12PM
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Chinese crystal ‘paves way’ for GPS-free thorium clock navigation
World-first crystal tunes laser light to power ultra-precise, compact nuclear clocks which could guide submarines and deep-space probes.
11 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
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Pakistan
Why has China mapped out a third new county in Xinjiang on its western frontier?
Cenling county, near Pakistan and Afghan borders and disputed frontier with India, follows Hean and Hekang as Beijing boosts security.
11 Apr 2026 - 3:46PM
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2 years on: China’s ‘desert wheat farms’ show the seeds of success
Chinese project turns sand dunes into cropland to combat desertification and strengthen food security.
10 Apr 2026 - 2:34PM
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China’s electric truck revolution: powerful painkiller for the Iran war?
Sales of electric heavy-duty cargo trucks surged by 182 per cent in 2025, with more growth forecast as oil and gas prices soar.
6 Apr 2026 - 3:00PM
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China-EU relations
Orban on the brink: could Hungary’s election dent China’s influence in Europe?
‘Most consequential’ vote is being pitched as a referendum on whether the country should move towards the East or West.
13 Apr 2026 - 6:40PM
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The Chinese Wine Awards shine a spotlight on flourishing mainland vineyards
Local restaurants and the Chinese Wine Awards mark the increasing interest in home-grown vintages.
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Ma Xingrui becomes China’s third Politburo member investigated for corruption
Former Communist Party chief of Xinjiang is under investigation for ‘serious violations of discipline and law’, according to state news agency Xinhua.
3 Apr 2026 - 7:53PM
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China’s far west site of a new bulwark against Mideast-induced resource woes
Ethylene glycol plant in Xinjiang is equipped with tech that includes green electricity coupling, carbon capture and storage.
1 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
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Corruption in China
China puts Ma Xingrui protege Guo Yonghang under corruption investigation
Fate of ‘right-hand man’ deepens mystery around former Guangdong governor and Xinjiang party chief who has not been seen for months.
28 Mar 2026 - 4:09PM
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China consumption
How ‘salmon’ raised in landlocked Xinjiang is netting fans in China
Aquaculture in the far-western region is expected to grow even more rapidly after a dependence on imported eggs is diminished or ended.
25 Mar 2026 - 10:00AM
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Hong Kong economy
Amid Iran war, Hongkongers choose short-haul high-speed rail trips
With war raging in the Middle East, tickets for mainland Chinese destinations are being snapped up.
23 Mar 2026 - 1:22AM
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China’s ethnic unity law can foster a shared sense of belonging
The law seeks to bridge ethnic divides for social stability and national development while safeguarding diversity.
19 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
Cathay Pacific
Beijing first stop as Cathay launches global drive to hire 3,000 workers
Hong Kong carrier has openings for pilots, flight attendants and engineers as well as vacancies for digital positions.
14 Mar 2026 - 7:55PM
US-China relations
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Sanctioned Rubio to visit China with Trump despite earlier missed opportunities
The formerly hawkish US secretary of state has been sanctioned by Beijing and sources say he has previously appeared reluctant to visit.
13 Mar 2026 - 6:18AM
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