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The latest news and top stories on Harvard Medical School. A Boston-based graduate medical school, it is dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health for all. Its main areas of focus include medical education, research, plus clinical care and service.
US President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
2026 Xi-Trump summits

‘Deep respect’: analysts weigh in on Trump’s red carpet welcome for Xi

Elaborate greeting ceremony immediately preceded by extension of tariff truce, both positive early signs for Chinese leader’s trip.

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Hong Kong politics

President Xi Jinping calls on China, US youth to advance bilateral cooperation

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Wellness

Why dementia is preventable – and the new tools that can reduce your risk

United States

New study links cosmic radiation to higher cancer death risk in flight crews

Among over 500 occupations, flight attendants had the highest percentage of deaths from radiation-related cancers, and pilots were second.

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Flight attendants and pilots face significantly higher radiation-linked cancer deaths than the general workforce, according to a study. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

Harvard, MIT among 30 US universities ordered to audit China research ties

Higher education group says Pentagon implied wrongdoing without presenting evidence, as House China committee calls for ‘real consequences’.

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China’s Communist Party

Why is China’s Communist Party intent on control over the military?

Beijing’s anti-corruption clean-up of the military reflects a historic commitment to party control, ensuring the armed forces strictly serve party goals.

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China-Africa relations

Spurned by the US, African students turn to China for a university degree

Chinese universities emerge as a promising option as they rise up the rankings and Washington tightens visa rules.

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Students from African nations are increasingly looking to Chinese universities to further their education, particularly as the Trump administration tightens visa conditions in the US. Photo: Xinhua
Wellness

Why losing weight involves more than counting calories

If you burn more calories than you consume, you lose weight. However, calorie uptake is affected by ripeness, processing and burn rate.

Malaysia

Exclusive | From Kuantan to ‘Oscars of science’: top Malaysian scientist is always adapting

Breakthrough Prize winner Thein Swee Lay’s research has helped turn sickle cell disease and beta-thalassaemia into treatable conditions.

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United States

World Cup puts Ebola outbreak and pandemic lessons to the test

Experts say slow responses, aid cuts and misinformation expose gaps in global health defences despite Covid lessons.

More than 6 million fans are expected to attend World Cup matches, with hundreds of millions more watching from fan zones, pubs and other venues worldwide. Photo: Reuters
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s HKU and CUHK among world’s top 20 universities – a first for city

UK-based education analysis firm Quacquarelli Symonds says city has Asia’s most improved higher education system for second consecutive year.

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong has made significant improvement in its reputation among employers, according to Quacquarelli Symonds. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
US-China relations

Can China-US breadbasket diplomacy sidestep tension over American’s arrest?

Farm-belt officials from both sides meet as US voters consider issues for midterms and Beijing detains US citizen.

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Singapore

More than grades? The Harvard speech reshaping Singapore’s education debate

Observers say the challenge for Singapore’s educators is to ensure that upward mobility for students maturing later is not impossible.

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Science

China’s Zhejiang University tops Harvard in Nature Index world academic rankings

Mainland institutions dominate in 2026, accounting for nine of top 10 in list based on research output in high-quality academic publications.

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Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, in China's eastern Zhejiang province, is the top-ranked academic institution in the 2026 Nature Index. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

Being optimistic can lower dementia risk by 15%, Harvard study finds

Experts explain why optimism is beneficial for brain health and how to cultivate a more positive mindset.

A Harvard University study found that people with higher optimism scores were less likely to develop dementia. One way to become more optimistic is to surround yourself with like-minded people. Photo: Shutterstock
History

Opinion | The West was never the whole world. It’s time to move on

As Asia reclaims its roots, the burden of reinvention now falls on the West. Its brief era of supremacy was a historical aberration.

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World of performing arts

A female Hamlet, a BMW-driving Hamlet: how Shakespeare’s play is having a moment

Fresh, vibrant and inclusive, new Hamlet productions are part of a wave of interest in the Shakespearean tragedy seen from stages to TikTok.

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US-China relations

The ageing dilemma: why robots can’t save us but China-US cooperation might

US medical anthropologist Arthur Kleinman looks for path out of a social paradox: longer lives without a defined social role.

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Arthur Kleinman, a founding father of modern medical anthropology, says retirees in China may face decades without a defined social purpose. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong Sevens

Philippines-born, Hong Kong-trained, Santos achieves ‘lifelong Sevens dream’ with US

Ryan Santos, who is juggling rugby with a job as a business operations analyst, is targeting the podium at the LA 2028 Olympics.

Cambodia

Why Cambodia’s new law may do little to combat its scam centres

Analysts warn the lack of provisions addressing the role officials and networks play in enabling scams may limit the law’s effectiveness.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Irene Choi, the Harvard grad who plays intern Joy on The Pitt

The Harvard grad with a Korean background has enjoyed a string of TV successes including the Emmy award-winning medical drama.

Harvard-educated Irene Choi stars in the new season of The Pitt. Photos: Handout, @irenechoi/Instagram
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump’s ‘Stone Age’ threats against Iran spark war crimes alarm

Over 100 US experts warn that strikes on civilian infrastructure in Iran may violate international law.

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A US B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft during Operation Epic Fury. Photo: US Air Force via AFP
Fame and celebrity

Meet The Madison director Christina Voros, Taylor Sheridan’s trusted collaborator

She was an indie filmmaker before getting a job as camera operator on Yellowstone – she’s also working on its sequel, The Dutton Ranch.

US-China relations

Africa emerges as new arena in US-China competition over artificial intelligence

With a fast-growing digital economy and young population, the continent is becoming a critical front in the global race to shape AI’s future.

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US-China relations

Exclusive | Hong Kong pianist brings music – and a message of openness – to Washington

Fresh from his Cliburn win, Sham says music can bridge divides as he tours the US amid geopolitical tensions and decoupling debate.

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Hong Kong pianist Aristo Sham during his recital at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington. Photo: Handout
United States

Ex-US Treasury chief Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties

The Epstein files show Summers had extensive exchanges with the late sex offender.

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Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers speaks during the World Economic Summit in Washington in April 2024. Photo: AFP
United States

Trump administration sues Harvard, accusing it of defying investigation

US authorities are seeking documents to determine whether the Ivy League university had illegally considered race in its admissions process.

Wellness

Can drinking tea and coffee reduce dementia risk? Yes, according to a study

A study conducted over 43 years suggests drinking two to three daily coffees, or one to two cups of tea, for a reduced risk of dementia.

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