
Chinese Paraglider Survives 8,598-Meter Ordeal in Qilian Mountains
A Chinese paraglider survives being lifted to 8,598 meters by a rare ‘cloud suck’ phenomenon in the Qilian Mountains, highlighting extreme weather risks.
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A Chinese paraglider survives being lifted to 8,598 meters by a rare ‘cloud suck’ phenomenon in the Qilian Mountains, highlighting extreme weather risks.
Shanghai’s ‘China’s Dinosaur World’ exhibition showcases 118 fossils and models, offering insights into Earth’s evolutionary history. Opens Saturday at the Natural History Museum.
SpaceX’s Starship completes ninth test flight with partial success, advancing reusability goals despite technical challenges during descent.
China’s tech-culture fusion hits \$840B, using AI to preserve heritage and reshape industries through national digitization strategies and global partnerships.
China’s esports industry booms as young gamers transform passion into careers, fueled by tech innovation and global tournaments. Explore the rise of a new digital era.
China unveils the world’s first humanoid robot combat arena, showcasing AI-powered martial arts and signaling major advances in robotics with global industrial applications.
New data reveals over 85% of Australians have ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood, linked to cancer risks. Experts call for urgent monitoring and research.
China’s first humanoid robot fighting competition crowns AI Strategist as champion, showcasing breakthroughs in robotics and AI adaptability.
Chinese scientist Prof. Wang Xiaoyun honored for cryptography breakthroughs, inspiring women in STEM among 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO laureates from five countries.
China’s medical team provides free healthcare to Tonga’s Eua Island, treating 300+ patients and addressing chronic diseases in a landmark cooperation effort.
China prepares to launch Tianwen-2, its first asteroid sampling mission, aiming to collect samples from near-Earth asteroid 2016 HO3 and study main-belt comet 311P.
The ‘AI Strategist’ team won China Media Group’s robot combat competition in Hangzhou, showcasing advanced robotics and AI integration in a thrilling showdown.
ThunderTalk Gaming’s 2025 Peace Elite League victory showcases youth-driven growth in China’s $50B esports industry and digital economy transformation.
China’s domestically developed C919 aircraft begins regular Shanghai-Xiamen flights, enhancing business travel efficiency with daily round-trip service.
Growing thyroid health awareness in China driven by social media stories, with young users sharing experiences and seeking support.
Chinese enterprises are redefining global markets with tech-driven solutions, from robotics to AI-powered energy systems, supported by advanced digital infrastructure.
Elon Musk’s X platform faced a major outage in the U.S., with over 25,000 reports. Service disruptions impacted user access and content visibility, trending as #TwitterDown.
Elon Musk’s DOGE team expands Grok AI use in U.S. federal agencies, raising data security and conflict-of-interest concerns among experts.
China’s cyberspace ID system, designed to protect online privacy, has reached 6 million users. New regulations set to take effect in July aim to minimize personal data exposure.
Chinese gaming firms highlight overseas growth and cultural integration at Shenzhen’s ICIF, with Tencent’s Arena of Valor leading global expansion through localized strategies.