Scientists say they’ve found a fast, simple way to turn diamonds into flexible membrane
[South China Morning Post] - 12/21/2024
It’s expected to speed up ‘arrival of diamond era’ in electronics, photonics and more, according to team from Hong Kong and mainland China.
In Chinese newspapers
Asia’s embrace of refurbished smartphones is a trend to dial into in 2025
It’s great for the environment, for brands looking to seduce customers into switching and for consumers hunting for (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 2/01/2025
Chinese officials urged not to ignore public opinion and criticism
Cadres warned to pay attention to complaints from members of the public to avoid more serious problems later on.
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
Chip war: US may unveil new rules limiting China’s access to AI chips before Biden leaves office
The changes aim to control global shipments of powerful GPUs essential for training AI models by closing existing (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
China’s Comac doubles down on safety as C919 roll-out enters ‘critical stage’
The company said that 2025 would be a challenging year, as the global aviation industry faced a ‘severe, complex (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
At least 30 killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes
While stalled ceasefire talks were set to resume in Qatar, dozens of Gazans were also killed the previous day.
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
Israeli strikes kill Gaza head of police, 67 others, Palestinians say
Thursday’s death toll in war-torn Gaza was among the highest of recent weeks.
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
What happened when mainland China recruited Taiwanese for governance
The efforts started more than a decade ago to integrate Taiwanese into the mainland’s economy, society, and culture (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 2/01/2025
4 Hong Kong cyclists arrested for ‘reckless riding’ after minibus fracas
Three men and a woman, aged 28 to 45, released on bail and must report back to police later this month.
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
Cathay apologises over 54-hour delay to flight going from Toronto to Hong Kong
Flight was diverted to Iceland so passenger could receive urgent medical help, and returned to Toronto due to crew (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
High-heeled China son struts stuff like supermodel to raise cash for mum’s cancer treatment
Fun-loving live streamer becomes beating heart of traditional rural township, wins huge online following by (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
Taiwan proposes outlawing political party devoted to unification with mainland China
Taiwanese ministry says the China Unification Promotion Party is involved in criminal activities and poses threat to (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025