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The excavation site of the M27 tomb at Wangzhuang village in Henan province, central China. Photo: Xinhua

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Chinese archaeologists uncover a tomb ‘fit for a king’ in Neolithic burial site

‘Extra-large’ structure with jade ornaments and other signs of wealth suggest ruins could be capital of a prehistoric kingdom.

China unveils road map to become world leader in space science by 2050

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China considering space facility location based on security in times of war

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China is quietly extracting itself from a US helium ‘stranglehold’

Years of research and development are helping China become less reliant on overseas sources of the valuable noble gas.

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Scientific and engineering advances are shifting China away from a US-controlled monopoly of helium, according to experts. Photo: Shutterstock
Scientific and engineering advances are shifting China away from a US-controlled monopoly of helium, according to experts. Photo: Shutterstock

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Video | How China built the world’s longest high-speed railway

A look at how China took only two decades to develop the world’s longest high-speed railway.

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The giant sphere that China hopes will track elusive neutrinos

The equipment is part of the Juno project which is expected to be up and running next year.

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China retrieves its first reusable satellite in a quest to cut space costs

The national space agency says the experimental technology met its technical targets.

China retrieves its first reusable and returnable test satellite, Shijian-19, at the Dongfeng landing site in Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Friday morning. Photo: EPA-EFE/Xinhua

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Sacred Lion of Venice was made in China, new research suggests

It is the emblem of the Italian city. But now scientists say this ancient statue originated much further east.

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Researchers have proved that the Lion of Venice statue which stands in St Mark’s Square, Venice, originated in China. Photo: Shutterstock
Researchers have proved that the Lion of Venice statue which stands in St Mark’s Square, Venice, originated in China. Photo: Shutterstock

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Milton vs Yagi: why do superstorms kill more people in US than China?

Among several differences, observers note that China’s evacuation orders are mandatory, moving thousands out of harm’s way.

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Chinese scientists hack military grade encryption on quantum computer: paper

Breakthrough poses a ‘real and substantial threat’ to password-protection mechanism employed across critical sectors, team says.

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How hot sauce helped scientists see the human brain turn pain into pleasure

Chinese and US researchers have shown how our expectations can change the way our brains respond to pain.

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Researchers have been looking at why people can have different responses to spicy food. Photo: Handout

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Declassified Chinese operation sheds light on doomed US submarine incident

Newly released data from a giant whirlpool near the Paracel Islands could give fresh clues about a major US Navy incident.

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The Seawolf-class attack submarine USS Connecticut was severely damaged in a surprise collision in 2021. Now newly released data on a giant whirlpool in the same area could offer fresh clues to what may have caused the incident. Photo: US Navy
The Seawolf-class attack submarine USS Connecticut was severely damaged in a surprise collision in 2021. Now newly released data on a giant whirlpool in the same area could offer fresh clues to what may have caused the incident. Photo: US Navy

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Chinese AI tool uncovers new viruses at the speed of a species per second: paper

From masses of data previously uploaded to databases, scientists have identified nearly 162,000 new species of RNA virus.

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‘Milestone’ for China’s gas turbine technology as it closes gap with the West

First domestically built 300MW heavy-duty gas turbine passes ignition test in Shanghai.

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China boosts quantum computer production with self-developed chips

Origin Quantum, a research firm added to the US trade blacklist this year, is expanding its superconducting quantum computer production.

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China is upgrading its first production line of superconducting quantum computers. Photo: Shutterstock

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China set to conduct nation’s first expeditions in the ‘land of the dinosaurs’

Leading Chinese scientist hopes project will be the ‘beginning of our international expeditions’ after decades of playing catch-up.

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Chinese dinosaur researcher Xu Xing gathers fossils at a field site. Photo: Handout
Chinese dinosaur researcher Xu Xing gathers fossils at a field site. Photo: Handout

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China’s ‘father of quantum’ says global secure communications just 3 years away

Physicist Pan Jianwei outlines timetable for quantum-based ultra-secure networks that will have coverage across the world.

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China scientists develop space battery that can run on Mars’ atmosphere: paper

The lightweight, rechargeable battery’s design means it operates like a fuel cell and can handle the extreme Martian temperatures.

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Why it may be time for scientists to focus on keeping people healthy for longer

A study concluded that lifespans will not be getting much longer – even in Hong Kong, which has the world’s longest-living population.

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Hongkongers live longer than anyone else. Photo: Eugene Lee

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Why civil engineering students are disappearing from China’s top universities

After a prolonged building boom, the number of people pursuing the degrees in China is dwindling.

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As China’s decades-long property boom wanes, university students are abandoning civil engineering disciplines. Photo: AFP
As China’s decades-long property boom wanes, university students are abandoning civil engineering disciplines. Photo: AFP

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China claims breakthrough that could clear chip-design hurdle

A Wuhan-based lab has announced a ‘milestone’ that could help China overcome restraints imposed by traditional chip-design technology.

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China’s public transport serves 90% of urban residents, while US cities lag

China is ‘ahead of schedule’ in achieving UN 2030 sustainability goals, while global progress remains limited, new report says.

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World first for Chinese scientists in terahertz wireless communication

A breakthrough in fast, long-distance data transmission is good news for future communication in space, researchers say.

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Chinese scientists have made a breakthrough in terahertz wireless communication, which could help with future fast, long-distance communication. Photo: Shutterstock
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