News & Insights Across Asia
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The fourth China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan showcases cutting-edge technology, from robotic baristas to flying vehicles, highlighting China’s innovation in consumer tech.
China’s scientific literacy has surged to 14.14% in 2023, marking a significant stride towards innovation. The increase reflects nationwide progress, with narrowing gaps between regions, genders, and urban-rural populations.
The U.S. Department of Commerce will grant Samsung up to $6.4 billion to expand its Texas chip production facilities, aiming to strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing and national security.
Tesla plans to lay off over 10% of its global workforce amid declining sales, impacting approximately 14,000 employees. CEO Elon Musk aims to reduce costs and boost productivity as the company prepares for future growth.
NASA pauses its Mars sample return mission, seeking faster and cheaper ways to bring Martian samples to Earth. The move opens opportunities for innovation and international collaboration.
NASA confirms that space debris from the International Space Station crashed into a Florida home, emphasizing global concerns over space debris management and safety.
Boeing denies claims of fatigue cracks in 787 jets, countering whistleblower allegations ahead of Senate hearing.
JD.com is set to launch a livestream shopping event featuring an AI clone of its chairman and CEO Liu Qiangdong, showcasing their AI language model ChatRhino and highlighting the growing importance of content in e-commerce.
Samsung has reclaimed its position as the world’s top smartphone maker in Q1 2024, surpassing Apple and followed by Xiaomi, according to IDC data.
Guangzhou hosts the 135th Canton Fair, showcasing China’s innovative technologies and attracting nearly 290,000 exhibitors from over 215 countries, highlighting China’s pivotal role in global trade.
China’s Tiandu-1 and Tiandu-2 satellites have successfully conducted Earth-Moon communication tests, marking a significant advancement in space technology.
China leads the world in nuclear power capacity and unit construction, with 26 units totaling 30.3 million kilowatts under construction, according to the China Nuclear Energy Association.
China successfully launched the Gaojing-3 01 remote sensing satellite, enhancing capabilities in digital agriculture, urban modeling, and more. This marks the 516th mission of the Long March series.
Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz praises the growing cooperation between German and Chinese enterprises in hydrogen technology during his visit to Chongqing, aiming to deepen bilateral relations.
A groundbreaking study reveals that soil inorganic carbon, previously underestimated, plays a significant role in the global carbon cycle, challenging conventional views.
An international team of scientists has discovered that soil inorganic carbon accounts for a significant portion of global carbon storage, challenging previous assumptions.
China and Germany are strengthening their partnership in science and technology, driving innovation through joint research, talent exchange, and industrial collaboration.
Global brands are preparing to showcase innovative and luxury products at the Hainan Expo 2024, offering insights into future consumer trends across various industries.
China’s reusable rocket engine achieved a new record with 15 repeated test runs and 30 ignitions, marking significant progress in the development of reusable launch vehicles.
Chinese scientists have introduced a novel method to analyze fast radio bursts, revealing their randomness and offering new insights into these mysterious cosmic events.
