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Party Secretary of Tianjin Chen Min'er
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, pictured at last year’s Victory Day military parade in Moscow. Photo: EPA
China-Russia relations

Vodka, bullet train and boat rides: how Xi and Putin built up a personal rapport

Xi Jinping’s friendship with Vladimir Putin has been cultivated over many visits and informal events, from pancakes to lakeside teas.

Science

Chinese scientists turn carbon dioxide into jet fuel as prices soar

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China property

Hong Kong’s Langham group invests in Beijing’s ‘city of the future’ Xiongan

China-India relations

India and China wall off border rows to focus on trade and security

Analysts say the two sides are returning to a state of ‘managed coexistence’ after their Shanghai Cooperation Organisation talks.

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A picture shared by Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong shows Yan Wenbin (right), China’s national coordinator for SCO affairs, with his Indian counterpart Alok Amitabh Dimri during talks in New Delhi on April 16-17. Photo: X/China_Amb_India
Science

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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China property

From ghost to giant: long skyscraper saga nears finish amid China property woes

Once deemed a ‘ghost tower’ and a benchmark of unfinished projects, the 596-metre building’s state-backed revival reflects efforts to rebuild confidence in fragile market.

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Mainland China

Japanese chains lose ground in north China as competition and deflation bite

Store closures in Beijing and Tianjin highlight mounting pressure from domestic rivals amid shifting consumer habits.

Analysts say Japanese retailers must adapt more quickly to China’s evolving retail landscape. Photo: Shutterstock
Science

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.

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Artificial intelligence

China names Beijing, urban clusters as major tech hubs in self-reliance push

Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang says national capital and its neighbours should become ‘world-class science centre’ at high-profile tech forum.

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Trending in China

China ‘city of humour’ is only place with road signs warning drivers against joking

Cartoon overhead sign depicts driver and passenger cracking gags in car; hazard warning amuses tourists and locals alike.

Tianjin is the only city in China with road signs advising drivers against joking for safety reasons. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sohu
Science

Why Chinese team’s flexible organic battery could revolutionise wearables

Innovative material defies temperature extremes while offering efficient and stable performance in potential leap from lab to reality.

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Flexible organic materials for batteries are inherently stable and easier to synthesise and recycle. Photo: Shutterstock
China consumption

China targets foreign tourists for Lunar New Year ‘consumption feast’

Beijing sees huge untapped potential in spending by inbound travellers as it strives to drive up demand over the crucial nine-day holiday.

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China-India relations

China, India find common cause in push for multipolar world

New talks between India and China reflect the two Asian giants’ mutual efforts to bolster ties and reshape the global order.

Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Civil service misconduct in Hong Kong must be handled resolutely

The case of a senior civil servant who flaunted his luxurious lifestyle on social media has raised questions about integrity and clean governance.

People on an escalator look up at the government’s headquarters in Tamar, Admiralty, in February 2025. Photo: Edmond So
Science

Chinese scientists turn carbon dioxide to starch with 10-fold productivity boost

Feat seen to pave the way for industrial starch production without relying on water- and land-intensive corn.

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Industrial starch is mainly derived from corn. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong official fired, faces criminal probe following online ‘perks’ posts

Ricky Cheng’s trip to Macau suspected of breaching provisions under Prevention of Bribery Ordinance regarding civil servants, government says.

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Accidents and disasters in China

How Beijing’s clean air success left China’s rural farmers in the cold

In neighbouring Hebei province, rural residents say they cannot afford to heat their homes enough after switch from coal.

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Hong Kong economy

The Drone Age: hi-tech wizardry propels Hong Kong towards lift-off

As Hong Kong prepares to enter the era of flying taxis, key players roll out groundbreaking innovations at the cutting edge of technology.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
China-Russia relations

Opinion | Despite their strong ties, Russia and China are emotional opposites

Moscow is haunted by a longing for Western approval in contrast to Beijing, which focuses on borrowing what works and changing what doesn’t.

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China's population

As more of China becomes ‘moderately aged’, how will its economy change?

Much of China has passed a key demographic threshold as the population ages, making adaptations necessary for policymakers and businesses.

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China trade

Tale of two halves: how China’s trade war roller coaster shook the Canton Fair

Weeks of tariff anxiety end in hope, as trade truce brings relief to country’s oldest exhibition of its kind.

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A buyer talks to an exhibitor during the 138th edition of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong province, on November 2. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise as trade agreement soothes fears on rare earths, chips

Agreement’s annual review framework ‘provides better visibility for the capital markets,’ Bank of America Securities says.

US President Donald Trump talks to China’s President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, on October 30, 2025. Photo: AFP
Cryptocurrency

China, UK police join forces to recover funds from massive crypto fraud

UK police in 2018 seized digital wallets holding more than 61,000 bitcoins, now worth more than US$6.7 billion.

China jobs

China’s SOEs breathe life into Xi Jinping’s ‘city of the future’ Xiongan

As state-owned firms relocate to new metropolis, jobs travel with them – but is it enough to lure workers?

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China's military weapons

China’s Z-20T assault helicopter thrills public in rare military show demo

Black Hawk rival showcases advanced combat capabilities, cutting-edge weaponry at Tianjin arms exhibition.

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PLA helicopters in action during the opening ceremony of an annual exposition in Tianjin on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
Apple

Apple’s iPhone Air sells out in China after CEO Tim Cook’s visit

Pre-sales for the model, which only received Chinese regulatory approval recently, began on Friday morning.

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An Apple store in Nanjing, eastern China’s Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP
India

Opinion | Why India is hedging its bets on another China charm offensive

As Washington pushes New Delhi closer to Beijing, both Asian powers must exercise strategic patience for an effective detente.

China's population

Research reveals mismatch between China’s fertility incentives, local birth rates

Despite low ranking in study’s fertility-friendliness index, Guangdong province had one of the country’s highest birth rates last year.

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