Beyond the Chip: The Surge of the Metal Powering the AI Revolution
AI is powered by more than just chips. A critical metal has seen a 40% price surge in six months, drawing intense interest from global investors.
News & Insights Across Asia
AI is powered by more than just chips. A critical metal has seen a 40% price surge in six months, drawing intense interest from global investors.
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China’s Fengyun satellite network provides real-time meteorological data to 133 countries and regions, helping the world combat extreme weather and climate instability.
Explore how AI is moving from hype to measurable impact, focusing on large-scale industrial applications and intelligent manufacturing in the Chinese mainland.
China begins core installation for a new nuclear unit as its ‘artificial sun’ fusion reactor project advances toward industrialization, with a key test scheduled for 2027.
China launches new test satellites to verify technology for direct satellite-to-mobile broadband and integrated space-ground networks.
Chengdu’s World Drone Games attract 800+ global teams, showcasing cutting-edge aerial robotics in events from archery to basketball, with next rounds on April 18 and 25.
Google launches Gemma 4 AI models with enhanced reasoning and multilingual support, offering developers across Asia new open-source tools for advanced applications.
Asia takes the lead in shaping global AI governance frameworks in 2026, with experts highlighting regional collaboration and China’s pivotal role in setting standards.
Asia’s first smart elderly care facility uses adaptive robots and AI systems to redefine senior living in 2026, blending technology with compassionate support.
The 2026 Boao Forum positions humanoid robots as catalysts for Asia’s industrial transformation, featuring new Chinese standards and trillion-yuan market forecasts.
Chinese developers pioneer ‘Wuxia Punk’ gaming language in 2026, blending traditional culture with cyberpunk elements to reshape interactive storytelling.
China prepares Long March-8A rocket for 2026 missions, boosting satellite deployment capacity with upgraded design and 15 planned launches this year.
China announces ambitious 2026 space plans, including crewed missions, international collaboration, and a year-long orbital endurance test to advance space exploration.
China’s FP-985 ‘Taurus’ UAV completes groundbreaking 1,100km plateau logistics flight, enhancing transport in remote regions and boosting local economies.
China’s Shenzhou-21 crew conducts vital safety drills and cutting-edge experiments aboard the space station, advancing human capabilities for long-term orbital missions in 2026.
Chinese astronauts complete extreme cave training to simulate space mission challenges, advancing preparation for lunar and deep-space exploration goals.
China successfully launches Shijian-29 satellites from Hainan, marking a record 73 space missions in 2025 and advancing space tech capabilities.
From AI-driven workplaces to smart healthcare breakthroughs, explore how 2025’s tech innovations are reshaping life across Asia and join the global conversation.
China’s expanding research partnerships reshape global scientific collaboration, according to a 2025 analysis by Clarivate and Nature.