China – Page 42 – Prologue Journal

China unveils world’s first oil production ship with carbon capture facilities

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The floating production storage and offloading unit carries technology designed to mitigate its environmental impact. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3298874/china-unveils-worlds-first-oil-production-ship-carbon-capture-facilities?utm_source=rss_feed

Amid threats to free trade, China and France must rise above differences

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing and Paris can craft a relationship that not only serves national interests but also contributes to a more stable, sustainable world. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3298262/amid-threats-free-trade-china-and-france-must-rise-above-differences?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese scientists make rare, ultra-hard, pure ‘super diamond’ in the lab

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The material was first found in meteorites and could have industrial applications. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3298880/chinese-scientists-make-rare-ultra-hard-pure-super-diamond-lab?utm_source=rss_feed

Will China fill gap left by the US at G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in South Africa?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analyst says China emphasis on working together on international issues is the opposite of ‘America first’ as espoused by Trump. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3298764/will-china-fill-gap-left-us-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting-south-africa?utm_source=rss_feed

China signals willingness to boost Israel ties after Gaza conflict strained relations

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar that the country took a ‘long-term’ view of the relationship. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3298885/china-signals-willingness-boost-israel-ties-after-gaza-conflict-strained-relations?utm_source=rss_feed

Southeast Asia’s rice crisis is a ticking time bomb

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ensuring food security for the region and beyond requires urgent action to modernise agriculture, diversify suppliers and strengthen cooperation. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3298323/southeast-asias-rice-crisis-ticking-time-bomb?utm_source=rss_feed

Tencent testing DeepSeek to add China’s hottest AI technology to its Weixin super app

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beta users can click an ‘AI Search’ option within Weixin to access DeepSeek, in addition to Tencent’s Hunyuan foundational model. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3298883/tencent-testing-deepseek-add-chinas-hottest-ai-technology-its-weixin-super-app?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese scientists investigate whether this microbe in food eases symptoms of autism

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Researchers say they are building on growing evidence that gut microbiota may influence brain function, mood and cognition. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3298869/chinese-scientists-investigate-whether-microbe-food-eases-symptoms-autism?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s merchants on Temu, Shein face turmoil after Trump’s tariff reversal

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trump’s return to the White House has added to the challenges faced by cross-border merchants in China. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3298805/chinas-merchants-temu-shein-face-turmoil-after-trumps-tariff-reversal?utm_source=rss_feed

Could USAID’s closure open the door to greater Chinese soft power in the Global South?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese officials say the American agency’s demise leaves more room for China to have an impact. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3298824/could-usaids-closure-open-door-greater-chinese-soft-power-global-south?utm_source=rss_feed