From a chief scientist’s detention to a revealing DNA discovery, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
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China has become more popular than US in much of world, survey finds
China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey says
More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
Beijing cracks down on AI companions
China’s growth cools more than expected in second quarter
China’s economy grows at one of lowest rates in decades
China’s economy grew at a 4.3% annual pace in the last quarter, slowest since late 2022
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China likely to chase 5% GDP growth in 2026 in bid to end deflation
China is likely to stick to its current annual economic growth target of around 5% next year, government advisers and analysts said, a goal that would require authorities to keep fiscal and monetary …
EU pushes magnet recycling to cut reliance on China
Proposed restriction on export of some waste is latest bid to secure critical minerals supply after China export measures …
Shares in China’s Only Uranium Miner Triple on Shenzhen Debut
China’s only uranium miner raised around 4 billion yuan ($570 million) as it debuted on the Shenzhen exchange on Wednesday, with its shares more than tripling in value.
Japanese fandom is having a moment in China – and not in a good way
As China-Japan diplomatic row ripples into entertainment, over 30 Japanese performances have been abruptly cancelled, leaving millions of fans of Japanese culture in China worried about a potential …
EU aims to improve defences against economic threats, such as China export curbs
The European Commission outlined plans on Wednesday to make the European Union more resilient to threats such as rare earth supply crunches by improving existing trade measures and using new defences …
Why Cheap EVs From China Aren’t The Only Thing Automakers Should Worry About
In a Reuters report on Tuesday, eight of the 10 largest-selling automakers in China were revealed to be part of the more than 6 million gas and gas-electric vehicles expected to be exported globally …
Trafigura says China oil demand to hit multiyear low in 2026
This year has seen China take advantage of lower oil prices to stock up on crude, buying about 900,000 b/d between January and August to put into storage, according to the US Energy Information …
China Unicom, HKT, Huawei, and EngageLab Unveil Joint Cross-Operator Authentication Solution to Power Secure Global Business Expansion
Expanding the OpenGateway Ecosystem Globally With ongoing expansion into Southeast Asia-including Singapore and Indonesia-OpenGateway is positioned to become the global benchmark for cross-operator …
Telco Market Tracker Report, 2Q25: Performance for 140 Telcos from 1Q11 Through 2Q25 – Revenue, Labor, Capex, Opex, and Profitability Data
The global telco industry sees promising growth opportunities with revenues rising 4.6% YoY in 2Q25, driven by key players like Airtel and Etisalat. Despite a capex dip to the lowest since 2011, …
Shenzhen robotics start-up Daimon secures China Mobile backing for AI push
Daimon Robotics, co-founded by HKUST professor Wang Yu, received a fresh injection of funds from the mobile operator’s Lianchang Fund.
China’s next aircraft carrier could be nuclear-powered—What to know
Recent imagery suggests China is developing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, while the U.S. operates 11 such vessels.
Taiwan unveils $40B defense spending plan to counter China military threat over next decade
Taiwan President William Lai unveils $40 billion defense spending proposal to counter China military pressure as U.S. offers cautious support.
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