The Chinese Mainland Launches New National Standards for AI Hardware Grading
The Chinese mainland has introduced a new national standard, GB/Z 177-2026, to grade the intelligence of AI terminals across seven major hardware categories.
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The Chinese mainland has introduced a new national standard, GB/Z 177-2026, to grade the intelligence of AI terminals across seven major hardware categories.
The EU’s climate monitor reports that sea surface temperatures are nearing record highs as the world transitions toward a powerful El Niño weather pattern.
EU climate monitors warn that ocean surface temperatures are approaching record highs as the world transitions toward a potentially powerful El Niño pattern.
IOMed has successfully resolved a landmark maritime dispute between parties from China and Singapore, marking a major milestone for international mediation in Hong Kong.
Chinese companies showcase cutting-edge solar and energy storage solutions at Smart Energy 2026 in Sydney, driving sustainable energy transitions in Australia.
The 32nd COMICUP Convention in Hangzhou drew 300,000+ visitors, generating 1 billion yuan and highlighting a boom in Chinese-style original creative works.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has approved 6GHz band spectrum trials to accelerate the research and industrialization of 6G technology in China.
Military clashes in the Strait of Hormuz between US and Iranian forces have jolted oil markets and left thousands of seafarers trapped, threatening a fragile ceasefire.
Clashes between US and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz threaten a fragile ceasefire, impacting global oil prices and trapping thousands of crewmen in the Gulf.
MSF accuses Israel of creating a manufactured malnutrition crisis in Gaza, citing devastating impacts on infants and pregnant women between 2024 and 2026.
Nobel laureate Mario Capecchi urges China, the US, and the EU to prioritize scientific collaboration over rivalry to maximize global resources and benefit all of humanity.
International analyst Adriel Kasonta discusses how the Chinese mainland’s zero-tariff policy and infrastructure investments differ from US and EU approaches in Africa.
Namibian Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi discusses how China’s zero-tariff treatment for 53 African nations will boost trade and accelerate industrialization.
Namibian Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi explains how China’s zero-tariff treatment for 53 African nations will accelerate industrialization and create new value-added production opportunities.
The EU’s climate monitoring network reports that April 2026 recorded the second-highest extra-polar sea surface temperatures on record as El Niño conditions mature.
April 2026 saw the second-highest extra-polar sea surface temperatures on record and ranked as the joint third-warmest April globally, according to the EU.
Effective May 1, 2026, China has expanded zero-tariff treatment to 53 African nations, aiming to boost two-way trade and enhance Africa’s global economic competitiveness.
Marking the 80th anniversary of the Tokyo Trials, China highlights new documentary evidence and warns against historical revisionism and neo-militarism.
The 28th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo (CHITEC) showcases the future of AI, robotics, and green tech, highlighting innovation on the Chinese mainland.
The 28th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo (CHITEC) showcases the latest in AI, robotics, and green technology, highlighting the future of innovation in the Chinese mainland.