US-China military space race, Taiwan’s DeepSeek ban: SCMP daily highlights
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China and economy stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting,...
Bill to Curb US Investment in China to be Reintroduced, House China Panel Leader Says
Lawmaker decries Chinese lobbying power and says the Chinese Communist Party poses a threat to American way of life. WASHINGTON—The leading congressman of a...
With DeepSeek, China moves to take on Nvidia’s CUDA ecosystem
DeepSeek is generating unprecedented momentum for China’s efforts to reduce its reliance on the ecosystem of Nvidia, as domestic chip developers rush to tailor...
Can DeepSeek’s Liang Wenfeng stay true to his AI ideals?
Almost 20 years ago, when I was a computing undergraduate, my seniors often said that for a good programmer, putting people first was the...
Chinese defence industry exec Liu Weidong under investigation for alleged corruption
The deputy head of a major state-owned ordnance equipment manufacturer has become the latest defence boss targeted by China’s far-reaching anti-corruption campaign. Advertisement The...
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies op-ed piece pushed for sanctions on then-city leader
Former Hong Kong media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying has defended the publication of an opinion piece that discussed US sanctions against a former chief...
Terrifying 2025! Chinese Hospitals Overcrowded, but Public Ones Suddenly Close, Kicking Patients Out
On February 5, the first day after the Chinese New Year holiday, hospitals were packed with patients. In Taihe County, Anhui Province, the local...
In the US-China battle for critical minerals, where will Australia stand?
When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese discussed trade issues with US President Donald Trump earlier this week, the call quickly sparked the concern of...
Why Japan is the No 1 travel destination for Chinese tourists
Japan was the top travel destination for Chinese tourists over the Lunar New Year, with the number of reservations on travel site Trip.com spanning...