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Nanjing University in eastern China offers a public course called “Oral Expression” that assigns students to call strangers, helping them build social confidence and enjoy talking to new people. Photo: Shutterstock
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China university course pushes students to call strangers to build social skills

The unique course defies the traditional Chinese ethos of keeping a low profile and living by the mantra, ‘do more, speak less’.

China-EU relations

US, EU forge ‘multilateral coalition’ against China’s industrial surge

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Why Trump will face a stronger Xi Jinping at November Apec forum in China

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump, Takaichi reaffirm US-Japan ties in phone call after Xi state visit

They exchanged views on various issues surrounding China, Japanese leader’s post says, after World War II references spark concern in Tokyo.

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US President Donald Trump's description of wartime China as an ally is “striking”, according to a Japanese analyst. Photo: AFP
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Neurobiologist says his return to China not spurred by Michigan campus tragedy

Prominent researcher takes over Nanjing University’s school of life sciences, rejecting claims US policy prompted his return.

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Chinese stem cell therapy restores heart function in 90% of trial patients

Study finds patients injected with iPSC-derived heart muscle cells outperform control group on cardiac function tests after bypass surgery.

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China’s 1MW perovskite solar farm beats silicon system in industrial-scale test

Scientists develop ’robust, easy, industry-ready’ approach to making large, energy efficient modules from the ultra-thin material.

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China is by far the solar industry’s biggest player, accounting for about 80 per cent of the world’s manufacturing capacity and dominating the supply chain for key components. Photo: Xinhua
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Nearly 200-country study shows China’s belt and road cuts debt and corruption

Data analysis spanning more than 20 years across 197 countries and regions challenges ‘debt trap diplomacy’ narrative.

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What is a glueball? Chinese-led team finds rare particle made entirely of force

After 15 years of research, scientists discover definitive evidence of glueballs using the Beijing Electron Positron Collider II.

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China’s ambitious plan to conquer desertification has unlikely ally – the sun

Desert regions are being transformed into clean energy hubs that also halt deserts and create habitats for wildlife.

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China’s goal is for large-scale clean energy projects in its arid regions to reach an installed capacity of 455GW by 2030. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

The US mounts pressure across 3 maritime flashpoints. How should China respond?

Washington’s strategy for Taiwan Strait and East and South China seas aims to force Beijing to overextend, analysts warn.

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A fighter jet takes off from China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier during a mission in the South China Sea and the western Pacific Ocean that concluded on June 22. Photo: CCTV
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Cancer-on-a-chip pioneer Chen Weiqiang returns to China from New York University

Award-winning biomedical engineering professor leaves United States to join Nanjing University’s school of biomedical engineering.

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China urged to boost navy escorts and find other routes to secure energy supply

Closure of Strait of Hormuz has exposed fragility of maritime chokepoints and more should be done to protect shipments, analysts say.

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Chinese materials scientist Pei Qibing takes up new post in Macau

The artificial muscles and skin specialist from UCLA will head a physics and engineering institute.

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Pei Qibing is taking on a new role at the University of Macau. Photo: Handout
China manufacturing

How China’s ‘Hefei model’ spawned a chipmaker’s multibillion-dollar IPO plan

City government has leveraged over 220 billion yuan in state-owned capital to drive project investment in emerging industrial clusters.

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Huawei, scientists build 2D parallel computing chip that rewrites Moore’s Law

Marking a global first for 2D semiconductors, the new microprocessor overcomes silicon size limits to boost density and slash data delays.

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What to watch at Shangri-La Dialogue after Trump’s China visit resets ties

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth’s speech at Asian security forum to serve as important gauge of whether summit has stabilised US-China relations.

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Legacy in ink: how calligraphy links China’s political heritage to academia

Around 40 universities feature names inscribed by Mao Zedong, whose distinctive running script-style handwriting is widely recognised.

Chinese university plaques display calligraphic titles created by political leaders like Mao Zedong, reflecting both the country’s political history and cultural appreciation. Photo: Shutterstock
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Xi urges ‘utmost caution’ from Trump on Taiwan, warns of conflict risk

Managing ‘Taiwan question’ to be primary factor for ‘constructive strategic stability’ in ties over the next three years, analysts note.

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What does Pete Hegseth’s presence in China say about Trump’s military agenda?

US arms sales to Taiwan, nuclear weapons and military-to-military communication will be among topics discussed, experts say.

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Xi-Trump summit: why the Iran war could become fresh point of friction

Both China and the US stand to gain from reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but they view the crisis through different lenses.

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Analysts say the closure and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have become “a test of endurance” between China and the US. Photo: AFP
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Latest US-China rivalry combines undersea dominance with a race to riches

Ahead of leaders’ summit in Beijing next week, experts point to a high-stakes competition that features military and mining technologies.

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Oxford AI star Song Yuhang returns to China, but why did he leave chip start-up?

Talented young scientist’s links with Beihang University raised in recent article but questions remained unanswered.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Trump faces a dilemma in the aftermath of failed US-Iran peace talks: analysts

The two countries are still far apart on the big issues, with American midterms looming and no quick way out.

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China’s Communist Party

The winners from China’s growing intercity football rivalries may surprise you

Lighthearted contests between areas with different customs, dialects and cuisine encourage local pride but ultimate control is elsewhere.

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Supporters cheer during the final of the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League between Taizhou and Nantong on November 1. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
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Why the US-Iran ceasefire is seen as a failure for Donald Trump

As the two sides prepare to meet in person in Pakistan, analysts identify American leader’s miscalculations leading to weaker footing.

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Iranians wave national flags beneath a large billboard in Tehran’s Revolution Square on Wednesday, following the announcement that the United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Photo: AFP
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What is the war on Iran teaching China about the United States’ resilience?

Washington is providing a real-time laboratory of modern warfare and Beijing is paying close attention to the lessons.

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South China Sea

Why China and Vietnam are shifting from confrontation to calm in South China Sea

Disagreements continue, but the two sides are showing notable restraint in contrast with Beijing’s fierce exchanges with Manila.

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