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Inaugurated at the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (UCASS) in Beijing on Friday, the institute includes a dozen ancient ethnic minority scripts. Photo: Handout
Chinese culture

Written in bone: China bets on ancient scripts for modern soft power

New institute dedicated to preserving rare and endangered historical disciplines advances Beijing’s push to elevate traditional culture.

Espionage

China warns against fake spy claims after jealous public servant frames rival

China’s Communist Party

China’s top general urges joint military-civilian crackdown on arms corruption

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

C-17, Il-76 and Y-20 equals: an aviation moment in the skies over China

The US heavy lifter was spotted above Shenzhen, the Russian-made plane was in Chongqing and the Chinese aircraft is in PLA service.

The Il-76 aircraft takes part in a firefighting exercise on Monday. Photo: X/WenJIan0922
The Il-76 aircraft takes part in a firefighting exercise on Monday. Photo: X/WenJIan0922
Accidents and disasters in China

14 dead, dozens injured in northern China high-rise building fire

The building in downtown Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi province, contained flats, a hotel and children’s education centres.

US-China relations

The US must stop blaming China for problems at home: Cui Tiankai

Changing presidents will not fix America’s problems, ‘there is no going back’, longest-serving ambassador to US tells Shenzhen forum.

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China’s Communist Party

China orders statistics bureau to fight fake data with modern technology

The NBS will overhaul its survey methods by adopting big data, cloud computing and AI to boost ‘efficiency and scientific rigour’.

China’s National Statistics Bureau has been tasked with using modern technology, including cloud computing, to uncover fraudulent data. Photo: Shutterstock
China’s National Statistics Bureau has been tasked with using modern technology, including cloud computing, to uncover fraudulent data. Photo: Shutterstock
China’s Communist Party

China eyes gig workers and influencers as delegates for Communist Party congress

New guidelines urge nomination of ‘new employment groups’ for broader representation at next year’s 21st party congress.

Environment

Grief in China as rare snow leopard cub Ling Xiaohan loses 26-day fight for life

The young animal’s death despite intensive medical care following its rescue has sparked an outpouring of mourning on social media platforms.

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Mental health

In China’s fierce race for success, mental health struggles are starting earlier

While competition once centred on getting into college, teenagers are increasingly under pressure to get a higher secondary place.

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
China’s Communist Party

China vows ‘zero tolerance’ for election meddling ahead of 21st party congress

Central Committee directive warns against vote-buying and other misconduct as selection process begins for 2027 national congress delegates.

A member of the security staff keeps watch in front of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in October 2022, ahead of the 20th party congress. The next edition will be held in the second half of 2027. Photo: AFP
A member of the security staff keeps watch in front of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in October 2022, ahead of the 20th party congress. The next edition will be held in the second half of 2027. Photo: AFP
Law

China to narrow scope of contentious detention and surveillance measure

Draft amendment to country’s harshest form of detention used in state security cases is sent to top legislative body for initial review.

US-China relations

Democratic Congress to guard US’ Taiwan policy and press Trump on arms sales

US$14 billion weapons delivery depends on US defence production capacity and export priorities as well as politics, analyst says.

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Corruption in China

The new anti-corruption law arming Beijing with wide global enforcement powers

Authorities can now probe Chinese firms’ misconduct in any jurisdiction, while blocking unauthorised foreign investigations.

The new law authorises retaliatory measures against overseas enforcement actions deemed to be pretexts for suppressing Chinese interests. Photo: Getty Images
China’s Communist Party

China’s fifth plenum resolution

SCMP Plus annotates resolution adopted at the Communist Party’s fifth plenum outlining tighter oversight of senior officials, stronger party discipline and an intensified anti-corruption campaign.

China’s fifth plenum resolution
China’s Communist Party

Ex-Politburo member Ma Xingrui’s corruption charges extend to end of last century

Prosecutors have filed a case against the former Xinjiang party chief in Yichang Intermediate People’s Court, CCTV reports.

US midterm elections 2026

Trump suffers midterms trouncing weeks before Xi meeting

A collapse in the president’s poll ratings helped Democrats gain control of both houses of Congress in midterm elections.

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US-China relations

Chinese court hears US$53.5 billion Covid defamation case against US state of Missouri

Court in Wuhan begins proceedings in lawsuit by mainland authorities and institutes over ‘false information’.

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US Senator Eric Schmitt, a Missouri Republican and former state attorney general, attends a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington on September 29. Photo: The Washington Post via Getty Images
US Senator Eric Schmitt, a Missouri Republican and former state attorney general, attends a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington on September 29. Photo: The Washington Post via Getty Images
China’s Communist Party

‘Speak last’: China’s fifth plenum moves to rein in Communist Party leaders

Proposal is part of key resolution approved by the party’s 20th Central Committee ahead of next year’s congress.

Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign

China’s Communist Party plenum targets passive ‘nice’ guys in anti-corruption push

‘Lao hao ren’, conflict-averse officials who turn a blind eye to wrongdoing, face crackdown in escalation of party clean-up drive.

China’s Communist Party

How Xi, Communist Party elders shaped key plenum document addressing wrongdoing

Landmark resolution sets forth over 200 measures to regulate cadre conduct, curb corruption and rein in unchecked top officials.

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General Zhang Youxia, then a Politburo member and the senior vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), was among several senior Chinese officials placed under investigation within the past year. Photo: AFP
Chinese culture

Echoes of Rome in ancient China? What Beijing’s 1,800-year-old ship find reveals

Researchers unveil details of ‘the first physical evidence of ancient inland water transport’ in the Chinese capital.

The vessels were discovered in an ancient river channel along the former course of the Yongding River in Beijing’s Fengtai district in late 2025. Photo: Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau
The vessels were discovered in an ancient river channel along the former course of the Yongding River in Beijing’s Fengtai district in late 2025. Photo: Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau
China’s Communist Party

China overhauls cadre promotion rules, focusing on practical problem-solving

Drafted by high-profile team led by President Xi Jinping, resolution lays out new criteria ahead of 21st party congress.

China’s Communist Party

China’s fifth plenum readout

Communique from the Communist Party’s fifth plenum signals Beijing is prioritising rigorous internal discipline and sweeping anti-corruption enforcement to consolidate political control.

2026 Xi-Trump summits

From traffic curbs to tree planting, Shenzhen’s Apec plans enter final phase

Foreign diplomats are also gearing up for the November 18-19 summit taking place amid tightened security in the southern Chinese city.

The final preparations for the summit are getting under way in Shenzhen. Photo: Getty Images
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