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Nipah virus alarms China, semiconductor fibre breakthrough: 7 science highlights

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMPJanuary 28, 2026 at 08:00 AM
Nipah virus alarms China, semiconductor fibre breakthrough: 7 science highlights
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This article summarizes seven recent science and technology stories reported by the SCMP. It highlights the return of China's Shenzhou-20 spacecraft to Earth, unmanned and damaged. A Nipah virus outbreak in India has raised concerns in China due to upcoming Lunar New Year travel. The Chinese military is reportedly developing over ten experimental quantum cyber warfare tools, some of which are being tested in front-line missions. Other topics covered in the full article include China's progress in dark matter research and a breakthrough in semiconductor fibre technology. The article was published on January 28, 2026, and aims to keep readers informed about recent scientific advancements and developments.

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Inner Mongolia 30% Shenzhou-20 30% Kerala 40% West Bengal 40% Lunar New Year 50% People's Liberation Army 60% India ×270% Nipah virus ×380% China ×490%

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nipah virus 90% china 80% quantum warfare 70% science 70% shenzhou-20 60% spacecraft 60% people’s liberation army 50% india 50%

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South China Morning Post
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China

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