The Abyss prototype deep sea weapon has passed several rounds of sea tests in China, its developers said. Photo: Shenyang Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Science

Could China surprise with a weapon that lies in wait on the seabed?

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Researchers said Abyss will be able to reach depths of thousands of metres, beyond the range of most detection systems.

The Abyss prototype deep sea weapon has passed several rounds of sea tests in China, its developers said. Photo: Shenyang Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Could China surprise with a weapon that lies in wait on the seabed?

Researchers said Abyss will be able to reach depths of thousands of metres, beyond the range of most detection systems.

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Taiwan opposition parties to discuss joint ticket for presidential election

But analysts have doubts whether the two candidates will be able to come to a solid agreement

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China’s best students shun US, Japan forgoing paid holidays: 7 highlights

From Chinese students not opting for US universities to Japan’s workers being reluctant to take paid vacations, here are few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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Analysts have said any joint ticket between the TPP and the KMT could rest on whether TPP leader Ko Wen-je is happy with the result of the talks between the two parties. Photo: Bloomberg

Taiwan opposition parties to discuss joint ticket for presidential election

But analysts have doubts whether the two candidates will be able to come to a solid agreement

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SCMP Highlights

China’s best students shun US, Japan forgoing paid holidays: 7 highlights

From Chinese students not opting for US universities to Japan’s workers being reluctant to take paid vacations, here are few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

From Chinese students not opting for US universities to Japan’s workers being reluctant to take paid vacations, here are few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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China-Middle East relations

Palestinian issue ‘crux’ of Middle East affairs: China’s Wang Yi

Beijing steps up diplomatic engagement with flurry of calls for ceasefire and peace talks based on two-state solution.

Beijing steps up diplomatic engagement with flurry of calls for ceasefire and peace talks based on two-state solution.

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Export decline ‘improved modestly’, signalling China’s economic stabilisation

China’s exports fell by 6.2 per cent, year on year, in September, data released on Friday showed, while imports also fell by 6.2 per cent last month.

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Export decline ‘improved modestly’, signalling China’s economic stabilisation

China must address trade gap with Europe or face more protectionism, Borrell says

In opinion piece for the Post, EU’s top diplomat blames the imbalance on a lack of access to the Chinese market.

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China must address trade gap with Europe or face more protectionism, Borrell says

Palestinian issue ‘crux’ of Middle East affairs: China’s Wang Yi

Beijing steps up diplomatic engagement with flurry of calls for ceasefire and peace talks based on two-state solution.

4 hours ago

Export decline ‘improved modestly’, signalling China’s economic stabilisation

China’s exports fell by 6.2 per cent, year on year, in September, data released on Friday showed, while imports also fell by 6.2 per cent last month.

4 hours ago

China must address trade gap with Europe or face more protectionism, Borrell says

In opinion piece for the Post, EU’s top diplomat blames the imbalance on a lack of access to the Chinese market.

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China's national security

‘Sense of paranoia’: drone modifiers, hackers in China face possible jail time

Recent court cases in Fujian and Shanghai end with hackers who were paid to modify UAVs sentenced to jail.

Recent court cases in Fujian and Shanghai end with hackers who were paid to modify UAVs sentenced to jail.

25 Sep 2023 - 6:18PM

Beijing keeps focus on security, corruption and ‘worst-case scenarios’

Politburo calls for ‘effective measures to prevent and defuse major risks’ during meeting to review inspections of SOEs. Xi Jinping’s priorities haven’t changed, with anti-graft campaign ‘a whip to spur cadres to move forward in his direction’, analyst says.

Politburo calls for ‘effective measures to prevent and defuse major risks’ during meeting to review inspections of SOEs. Xi Jinping’s priorities haven’t changed, with anti-graft campaign ‘a whip to spur cadres to move forward in his direction’, analyst says.

28 Sep 2023 - 8:15PM

Beijing should be cautious about going too far on public security, academic says

Researcher with official think tank also tells forum that vulnerable groups must be taken into account when pursuing security goals.

Researcher with official think tank also tells forum that vulnerable groups must be taken into account when pursuing security goals.

26 Sep 2023 - 4:22PM
China's national security

‘Sense of paranoia’: drone modifiers, hackers in China face possible jail time

Recent court cases in Fujian and Shanghai end with hackers who were paid to modify UAVs sentenced to jail.

Recent court cases in Fujian and Shanghai end with hackers who were paid to modify UAVs sentenced to jail.

25 Sep 2023 - 6:18PM

Beijing keeps focus on security, corruption and ‘worst-case scenarios’

Politburo calls for ‘effective measures to prevent and defuse major risks’ during meeting to review inspections of SOEs. Xi Jinping’s priorities haven’t changed, with anti-graft campaign ‘a whip to spur cadres to move forward in his direction’, analyst says.

Politburo calls for ‘effective measures to prevent and defuse major risks’ during meeting to review inspections of SOEs. Xi Jinping’s priorities haven’t changed, with anti-graft campaign ‘a whip to spur cadres to move forward in his direction’, analyst says.

28 Sep 2023 - 8:15PM

Beijing should be cautious about going too far on public security, academic says

Researcher with official think tank also tells forum that vulnerable groups must be taken into account when pursuing security goals.

Researcher with official think tank also tells forum that vulnerable groups must be taken into account when pursuing security goals.

26 Sep 2023 - 4:22PM
China | OPINION
European Commission Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng arrive for a press conference following the 10th EU-China High-Level Economic and Trade Dialogue in Beijing on September 25. Photo: EPA-EFE

Opinion | Obstacles to better China-EU relations can be cleared

The EU wants China to become more involved in global issues such as climate change, health and debt relief, which is why decoupling is impossible. The two must continue to engage to resolve their differences over trade imbalances and security issues like Ukraine and Taiwan.

13 Oct 2023 - 9:30AM

Opinion | China and Philippines risk sleepwalking into a devastating conflict

Relations between Beijing and Manila keep getting worse as neither side is backing off its maritime claims or military activities in the South China Sea. While taking a tough stance abroad might yield political dividends at home, both sides urgently need to find a way to peacefully coexist.

Relations between Beijing and Manila keep getting worse as neither side is backing off its maritime claims or military activities in the South China Sea. While taking a tough stance abroad might yield political dividends at home, both sides urgently need to find a way to peacefully coexist.

12 Oct 2023 - 2:21PM
China and Philippines risk sleepwalking into a devastating conflict

Opinion | Why Trudeau’s two-faced game is damaging Canada’s foreign relations

In the recent media frenzy, Canada has been portrayed as the victim of foreign countries trampling on its sovereignty. It is not clear whether the Trudeau government is fully in control of its national security apparatus or is a hostage to hardliners within it.

In the recent media frenzy, Canada has been portrayed as the victim of foreign countries trampling on its sovereignty. It is not clear whether the Trudeau government is fully in control of its national security apparatus or is a hostage to hardliners within it.

11 Oct 2023 - 2:10PM
Why Trudeau’s two-faced game is damaging Canada’s foreign relations

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