Ancient 1,600-year-old love writing restored by Chinese scientists

Ancient 1,600-year-old love writing restored by Chinese scientists

Passionate about science? Dive deeper with the Dark Matters newsletter, a weekly in-depth analysis on China’s rise in science, technology and military that goes beneath the surface. Sign up for free now. A Chinese research team has fully restored a 1,600-year-old romantic poetry scroll with the help of artificial intelligence, showcasing how centuries-old art can be given a digital rebirth and regain its charm in the present day. The celebrated masterpiece Rhapsody on the Luo River Goddess, or...

‘Hong Kong opportunities outweigh US tariff weaponisation,’ John Lee says

‘Hong Kong opportunities outweigh US tariff weaponisation,’ John Lee says

Hong Kong’s leader has expressed confidence in the city’s ability to maintain its economic growth and overcome geopolitical challenges through multiple measures, despite the US “tariff weaponisation”. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu made his positive remarks on Tuesday, days after US President Donald Trump threatened, in a social media post, a 100 per cent tariff increase on Chinese goods and export controls on all “critical software” starting from November 1. Lee said that his administration...

The true test of Gaza peace begins after momentous ceasefire deal

The true test of Gaza peace begins after momentous ceasefire deal

On Monday, the fragile ceasefire in Gaza led to freedom for Israeli hostages and the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. It was the culmination of a long and tortuous process - but it may, in the end, have been the easier part. The coming weeks, months and years would require more than just rebuilding from the devastation that has left much of Gaza in ruins. Key details of the peace plan may remain unsettled. Granular details would need to be negotiated to keep the plan moving...