Category: China
Trump wants China to join nuclear arms talks with US and Russia. Will Beijing listen?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Denuclearisation ‘is very possible’, Donald Trump tells World Economic Forum days after returning as US president. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3296211/trump-wants-china-join-nuclear-arms-talks-us-and-russia-will-beijing-listen?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s push for hi-tech dominance, Trump’s hopes for Sino-US ties: SCMP daily highlights
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From China’s R&D growth passing US$496 billion to a planned Harry Potter park, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3296168/chinas-push-hi-tech-dominance-trumps-hopes-sino-us-ties-scmp-daily-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Very important step’: Chinese scientists turn E coli into a photosynthetic life form
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A dangerous bacteria is being used by researchers to help create a range of bioproducts with no carbon footprint. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3296173/very-important-step-chinese-scientists-turn-e-coli-photosynthetic-life-form?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNo more ‘dragon babies’: why China’s birth figures are set to resume their downward spiral
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. When China recorded an uptick in births last year, some argued the country’s baby bust may be ending. But those hopes are likely to be dashed in 2025, demographers say. https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3296164/chinas-birth-figures-likely-tumble-again-2025-demographers-warn?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s ByteDance in race with US rivals to drive artificial general intelligence
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Chinese unicorn’s Seed Edge programme reflects its aggressive investment strategy, as other major tech firms push their AI initiatives. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3296171/chinas-bytedance-race-us-rivals-drive-artificial-general-intelligence?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFormer Chinese arms firm executive facing corruption probe
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Xue Jianguo is the latest figure associated with defence contractor Norinco to be placed under investigation. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3296194/former-chinese-arms-firm-executive-facing-corruption-probe?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina urges prudence over plenty in rural projects as local debt clouds linger
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In a document on the future of its rural revitalisation campaign, China’s State Council has encouraged mindful, cautious use of resources. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3296162/china-urges-prudence-over-plenty-rural-projects-local-debt-clouds-linger?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreByteDance board member ‘optimistic’ TikTok will find non-sale options in US, report says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ByteDance board member William Ford says exploration of non-sale options is key to the company’s talks with the Trump administration. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3296150/bytedance-board-member-optimistic-tiktok-will-find-non-sale-options-us-report-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNotes of concern: ‘chorus waves’ found by China-led study sound alarms for space travel
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Detection of electromagnetic fluctuations that generate ‘killer electrons’ challenges scientific ideas about radiation in our cosmic neighbourhood. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3296130/notes-concern-chorus-waves-found-china-led-study-sound-alarms-space-travel?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAIIB president calls for ‘fundamental reforms’ to global institutions
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Head of Beijing-based multilateral development bank says current global governance structure fails to incorporate emerging economies. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3296099/aiib-president-calls-fundamental-reforms-global-institutions?utm_source=rss_feed
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