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China’s stealth fighters, critical minerals from lithium waste: 7 science highlights

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China’s stealth fighters, critical minerals from lithium waste: 7 science highlights. (2026, September 23). South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3368449/chinas-stealth-fighters-critical-minerals-lithium-waste-7-science-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-09-23 · by SCMP

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This article summarizes seven recent scientific advancements reported by the South China Morning Post, focusing on technological developments such as China's advanced stealth fighter planes. These fighters include autonomous flight capabilities when a pilot is incapacitated, can navigate without relying on satellite navigation systems, and are designed to operate in coordinated drone formations.
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South China Morning Post highlighted several recent scientific advancements in China, including the development of next-generation combat aircraft with advanced autonomous capabilities. These stealth fighters can operate independently if a pilot becomes incapacitated, use navigation systems that do not rely on satellite signals, and form self-reorganizing large drone formations. This technology underscores China's growing military technological prowess and its strategic focus on unmanned aerial vehicles.

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From oil refining with reduced energy use to a self-powered neural device, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting China’s next-generation combat aircraft will be able to fly by themselves if a pilot loses consciousness, navigate without satellite signals and operate in self-reorganising large drone formations.
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🔮 From oil refining with reduced energy use to a self-powered neural device, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting China’s next-generation combat aircraft will be able to fly by themselves if a pilot loses consciousness, navigate without satellite signals and operate in self-reorganising large drone formations.
2026-09-23 · South China Morning Post
China’s stealth fighters, critical minerals from lithium waste: 7 science highlights · assertive framing

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From oil refining with reduced energy use to a self-powered neural device, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting China’s next-generation combat aircraft will be able to fly by themselves if a pilot loses consciousness, navigate without satellite signals and operate in self-reorganising large drone formations. asserted
pilot → reduce → formations
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