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1. PLA releases photo of hypersonic ‘morphing’ missile that changes shape at Mach 5
Chinese military scientists have unveiled a rare glimpse into one of the most advanced frontiers of aerospace technology: a prototype of a morphing hypersonic vehicle capable of flying at speeds exceeding Mach 5.
2. China reaches energy independence milestone by ‘breeding’ uranium from thorium
An experimental reactor developed in the Gobi Desert by the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics has achieved thorium-to-uranium fuel conversion, paving the way for an almost endless supply of nuclear energy.
3. The STEM crisis in China’s universities: how outdated courses are wasting talent
Many Chinese degrees prioritise theory over practical experience and fail to prepare students for real-world employment, critics say