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‘Persisted and even increased’: Scientists say North Korea’s nuclear tests appear to be behind surprising seismic activity at the test site

"The Earth’s crust has a long memory."

We Got This Covered · Sep 19

US sanctions were meant to slow China’s tech industry. Instead, a 72% rise in science-linked patents reveals how restricted firms are building their own path to innovation

Chinese firms sanctioned by the US are increasing patent citations of academic research. This shift suggests a move towards domestic expertise and self-reliance in innovation. Sanctioned companies show a 72 percent rise in science-linked patents after restrictions were imposed. While Chinese research output is growing, US firms still lead in…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

China’s new oil refining technology could cut energy use by 91% — here’s how scientists are turning crude oil into valuable products more efficiently

Chinese scientists have developed a new molecular refining method. This technique may significantly reduce energy consumption in oil processing. Advanced membranes separate oil molecules by size and chemical properties. Laboratory tests show potential energy savings of up to 91 percent. This innovation could lead to more efficient and less polluting…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

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China’s Gen Z is going back to Mao: How economic slowdown & workplace stress are making youth look to the late leader for answers

Mao Zedong's writings are captivating a fresh wave of audiences among the youth in China today. This resurgence is largely driven by economic struggles and heightened workplace stress. For many young individuals, Mao's philosophies serve as not just historical insights but as tools for resilience. The complexity of his legacy…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

US-China AI race takes a dangerous turn: former White House official says Washington must prepare for extreme measures if China reaches AGI first

A US official proposed extreme options to counter China's potential artificial general intelligence breakthrough. These options include intelligence operations, cyber activity, and military action against Chinese AI infrastructure. Experts warn that attacking data centers could trigger a direct conflict between nuclear-armed nations. The US currently leads in AI, but China's…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

China-Nepal glacial flood alert system warned of seven disasters – but missed this one

A China-Nepal warning system had successfully issued seven alerts for glacial hazards, but Wednesday’s deadly ice-rock avalanche exposed its limits. Experts say cross-border monitoring gaps and the speed of such disasters can leave downstream communities with as little as 20 minutes to respond.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

New 2D memory device stores data on just a single electron

Researchers build a new memory device following a single-electron storage breakthrough. It could make transferring data faster and more energy-efficient.

LiveScience · Aug 13

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Inside China's new $517 million natural history museum that takes visitors from the cosmos to human evolution, featuring meteorites, dinosaurs and a river-inspired design

Shenzhen Natural History Museum opened on July 28, 2026, becoming southern China's first major institution dedicated to natural history. The museum's design draws inspiration from a river delta, creating a flowing, curvilinear structure. Visitors will journey from the cosmos through Earth's history and dinosaur eras and eventually learn about the…

The Times of India · Jul 30

This 90-year-old woman in China unknowingly kept using a live grenade as a kitchen hammer for over 20 years

Sometimes the most dangerous discoveries hide in plain sight. In central China, a 90-year-old woman spent nearly two decades using what she believed was an ordinary piece of scrap metal as a household hammer. The heavy object cracked walnuts, crushed red peppers and drove nails into wood without ever causing…

The Times of India · Jul 24

Xi's US trip appears on track even as Trump's election interference claims inject fresh strain

China on Monday indicated that President Xi Jinping's planned visit to the United States in September remains on track, saying Beijing and Washington are maintaining communication on high-level exchanges despite recent tensions triggered by US President Donald Trump's allegations of Chinese interference in American elections.

The Times of India · Jul 20

China claims chip exports nearly doubled to $177 billion in the first half of 2026 as memory prices surged — 96% year-on-year increase inflated by hikes

The Chinese customs administration attributed the surge to global demand for AI hardware.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 14

Secretive Chinese probe snaps first photo of Earth's mysterious 'quasi-moon' — and it may pose a big problem

China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has captured the first close-up photo of one of Earth's "quasi-moons," Kamo'oalewa. However, the image and the timing of its release suggest that it may be harder for the probe to collect samples from the space rock than originally planned.

LiveScience · Jul 8

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, once detained by China, dies in Taipei

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, who fled to Taiwan amid fears of ‌Chinese persecution, has died at the age of 70, the South China Morning Post reported on Thursday, citing Taiwanese media.

Bangkok Post · Jul 2

'Wrote about ending his life': Pilot who hit Beijing's tallest building suffered from anxiety, say Chinese authorities

A 66-year-old pilot named Liu faced a harrowing battle with anxiety and suicidal thoughts, culminating in a crash into the CITIC Group headquarters, the tallest building in Beijing. The aircraft, which took off after a routine flight, strayed off its intended path, resulting in injuries to 13 individuals. This alarming…

The Times of India · Jul 2

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The Economic Times · Jul 1

China used foreign tech to rise, but now it's slamming the door

China, once a keen learner of Western technology, is now shifting gears to protect its own innovations. New outbound investment rules, effective July 2026, signal a move from technology absorption to stringent protection. Beijing now views its advanced AI, chip, and green tech as strategic assets, aiming to prevent its…

The Times of India · Jun 10

A 2200-year-old Chinese four-lane highway discovered buried in the mountains, revealing a lost Qin dynasty megaproject

In northwest China’s Shaanxi province, a 13-kilometre stretch of the Qin Straight Road is forcing archaeologists to redraw parts of one of antiquity’s most ambitious transport systems. The corridor, built more than 2,200 years ago under the Qin dynasty, is often described as a “four-lane highway,” a comparison that captures…

The Economic Times · May 22

Woman develops massive 8-cm throat ulcer after drinking ice water right after hot food. What this case reveals about hidden health risks

A woman in China reportedly developed a severe oesophageal ulcer after quickly consuming extremely hot hotpot food and then drinking ice-cold water. The incident has highlighted the dangers of eating and drinking items at excessively high temperatures, with medical experts warning about the risk of internal burns, oesophageal damage and…

TechRadar · May 2

'Light years ahead of the rest of the world': China shows off the future of EV batteries at the Beijing Auto Show — as CATL and BYD race to cut charging times down to just five minutes

The Beijing Auto Show played host to numerous rapid-charging demos, as China looks to cut EV charging time to a minimum

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TechRadar · Apr 28

‘The future has arrived’: China’s power grid will soon be run by an army of humanoid robots and robot dogs as state announces $1 billion investment in 8,500 robo-helpers

The Chinese government spent $1 billion on AI-driven robots as a new report says the US’s power grid is struggling.

TechRadar · Apr 21

A new ‘color’ Lidar breakthrough just made 'hands-off' self-driving cars a reality, experts say — Chinese tech will 'significantly enhance' spatial intelligence and reduce the need to 'guess' objects like traffic lights

A new color-capable Lidar system has been hailed as a “fundamental innovation” for self-driving car technology.

The Times of India · Mar 23

Seven stolen dogs escape moving truck in China, travel 17 km together to return to their owners

The video of seven dogs from different breeds traveling together, uncertain about where to go, stopping to see curious passersby, has been doing the rounds. As social media users ask Grok whether the video is real, the South China Morning Post reported that the seven dogs walking along a busy…

TechRadar · Feb 18

Bigger than the Super Bowl — futuristic humanoid robots dominate China’s most-watched TV show and leap ahead of the Tesla Optimus

Humanoid robots were the star of the show at China's Spring Festival Gala performance –and interest has never been higher, according to retailers.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10

Hong Kong’s once-vibrant press stays silent or celebrates Jimmy Lai’s 20-year jail sentence

Lack of response shows security law and harassment by authorities have muzzled ‘critical voices’, say experts

LiveScience · May 29, 2025

China has developed the largest drone carrier in the world — and it's getting ready for takeoff

The world’s largest drone "mothership" is getting ready for deployment in June. It’s designed to carry and launch up to 100 drones in a swarm, including kamikaze drones.

LiveScience · Apr 29, 2025

'Rabbits sometimes make mistakes or grow lazy. That's when the tortoise seizes its chance': Chinese scientists make nuclear power breakthrough using abandoned US research

Scientists in China have refuelled a thorium reactor on the fly for the first time. The breakthrough is paving the way for working reactors that are significantly safer than conventional alternatives.

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