Chinese gene-edited babies scientist seeks funding for DNA synthesiser
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South China Morning Post
Chinese gene-edited babies scientist seeks funding for DNA synthesiser
The controversial scientist freed this year from jail for illegal medical practices has relocated to Beijing for his proposed US$7.2 million project.
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Britain’s Queen Elizabeth dead at 96 after 70 years on throne
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South China Morning Post
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth dead at 96 after 70 years on throne
Britain’s King Charles will address a nation in mourning on Friday following the death of his mother and the country’s figurehead, Queen Elizabeth.
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China’s landmark wind tunnel goes Mach 33 thanks to Australian invention
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South China Morning Post
China’s landmark wind tunnel goes Mach 33 thanks to Australian invention
The world’s largest free-piston driven shock tunnel will allow China to conduct hypersonic experiments and test its space innovations.
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Airlines urge Hong Kong to end quarantine rules soon or risk being left out
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South China Morning Post
Airlines urge Hong Kong to end quarantine rules soon or risk being left out
Out of the 110 carriers that flew to Hong Kong before the coronavirus pandemic there are around 48 who no longer fly to the city.
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Queen Elizabeth’s death mourned in China as Xi sends condolences to royal family
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South China Morning Post
Queen Elizabeth’s death mourned in China as Xi sends condolences to royal family
Monarch remembered as a witness to turbulent times who witnessed the ‘rise and fall’ of bilateral ties, while social media users recall her new year remarks, elegance and colourful outfits.
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Hong Kong scraps temperature checks after US consulate’s warning to citizens
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South China Morning Post
Hong Kong scraps temperature checks after US consulate’s warning to citizens
Passengers departing from Hong Kong or those in transit to overseas destinations will no longer be screened.
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More power to Xi seen as China’s Communist Party set to amend constitution
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South China Morning Post
More power to Xi seen as China’s Communist Party set to amend constitution
Move aims to better enshrine President Xi’s ruling philosophy into the charter and will strengthen his hand, analysts believe.
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US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework touts ‘success’, but few details given
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South China Morning Post
US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework touts ‘success’, but few details given
Convergence of 14 countries grouped to counter China yields pledges for closer trade and investment ties.
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EU to unveil forced labour ban amid pushback over Xinjiang
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South China Morning Post
EU to unveil forced labour ban amid pushback over Xinjiang
EU officials say ‘Xinjiang will have a special place’ in risk-based forced labour ban, due to the high volume of allegations related to the western Chinese region.
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Japan to scrap nearly all curbs on visitors; New Zealand ditches most Covid rules
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South China Morning Post
Japan to scrap nearly all curbs on visitors; New Zealand ditches most Covid rules
Japan plans to abandon its daily limits on foreign tourists, scrap visa restrictions and allow individual travellers without travel agency bookings. Elsewhere, New Zealand has ditched most of its Covid rules as it learns to live with the virus.
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‘Experiential travel’: Indian tea tourism takes your tea love to a new level
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South China Morning Post
‘Experiential travel’: Indian tea tourism takes your tea love to a new level
More Indian tea estates are becoming boutique hotels and homestays offering immersive experiences, where guests can roam around a working estate, visit factories and enjoy tasting sessions.
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Chinese star Li Yifeng detained, accused of soliciting prostitutes
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South China Morning Post
Chinese star Li Yifeng detained, accused of soliciting prostitutes
Police in Beijing say a 35-year-old actor is under administrative detention and confessed to multiple visits to prostitutes.
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With latest US chip ban, China’s AI castle could be built on Nvidia sand
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South China Morning Post
With latest US chip ban, China’s AI castle could be built on Nvidia sand
US export restrictions on Nvidia data centre GPUs could hit China’s most powerful artificial intelligence systems, which rely on such chips.
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China seen to stay low-key as North Korea passes nuclear strikes law
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South China Morning Post
China seen to stay low-key as North Korea passes nuclear strikes law
China will only harden its stance if it sees the possibility of offensive strikes, which is not indicated by the new law, says analyst at NUS.
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Chinese leader prepares for high-stakes Putin meeting
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South China Morning Post
Chinese leader prepares for high-stakes Putin meeting
The meeting with the Russian president will attract intense scrutiny about how close the two sides remain given recent developments in the Ukraine war.
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Milder symptoms for most in Hong Kong when Covid-19 bites twice
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South China Morning Post
Milder symptoms for most in Hong Kong when Covid-19 bites twice
Some Hongkongers describe shock, dismay at testing positive a second time, but others are unfazed.
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