China launches first ternary mixed gas shield tunneling system
- 09-May-2026
China has successfully introduced its first domestically developed ternary mixed gas shield tunneling system. This innovative technology is currently operational in the 16.18-kilometer Jintang undersea tunnel, which holds the record as the world’s longest undersea high-speed rail tunnel. The tunnel connects Ningbo and Zhoushan in East China’s Zhejiang Province. According to a report by Science […]
China wood flexoelectricity breakthrough enables self powered sensors
- 09-May-2026
Researchers in China have made progress in understanding flexoelectricity in natural biomass, particularly in wood. Their work, published in Nature Communications, reveals how wood can generate electricity when bent, thanks to its unique structure. The discovery by scientists from Lanzhou University opens up exciting possibilities for eco-friendly, flexible electronics and self-powered sensors that are both […]
China trade beats forecasts in April despite Iran war
- 09-May-2026
BEIJING: Trade grew faster than expected last month for China, official data showed Saturday, withstanding pressure from the Iran war and reversing a decline in exports to the United States. Booming trade has represented a vital lifeline for China in recent years as the domestic economy lags, with sluggish spending and a stubborn debt crisis […]
China calls for ‘complete’ and immediate end to Middle East fighting
- 06-May-2026
BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi called Wednesday for an end to hostilities in the Middle East and for the United States and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz “as soon as possible”, during talks with his Iranian counterpart. “China considers that a complete cessation of fighting must be achieved without delay, that it […]
KFC China grows on delivery boom but faces tighter margins
- 03-May-2026
An explosion of food deliveries is reshaping KFC China, the country’s largest restaurant brand, boosting sales but squeezing margins. Delivery sales at the brand grew 33% year-on-year and contributed roughly 55% of total sales, up from 43% last year, parent company Yum China reported Wednesday. “We believe it’s a long-term trend,” chief financial officer Adrian […]
Former Harvard scientist rebuilds brain computer lab in China
- 30-Apr-2026
An American scientist convicted of lying to U.S. authorities about payments from China while he was at Harvard University has rebuilt his research lab in Shenzhen to pursue technology the Chinese government has identified as a national priority: embedding electronics into the human brain. Charles Lieber, 67, is among the world’s leading researchers in brain-computer […]
For the average price of a car in the US, you could buy 5 new Chinese EVs
- 29-Apr-2026
Call it a different kind of sticker shock. The Beijing Auto Show that opened to the public this week is a showcase for how hypercompetition in China has driven new car prices in the world’s largest car market to a fraction of the level of the next-largest market, the U.S. The contrast is stark. The […]
Man, 40, survived in China hospital even after heart stopped beating for more than 40 hours
- 28-Apr-2026
HANGZHOU: A 40-year-old man in China apparently survived after his heart stopped beating for over 40 hours in Hangzhou, China. This bizarre phenomenon came to light after an emergency doctor, Lu Xiao, from The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, posted it on social media on Apr. 20. The incident was reported […]
China successfully clones 10 yaks in major livestock breeding breakthrough
- 28-Apr-2026
China has achieved a substantial breakthrough in livestock breeding technology by successfully cloning ten yaks in a single batch for the first time. The announcement was made on Monday in Damxung County in the southwestern Xizang Autonomous Region of China. The achievement was realized through a domestically developed breeding system that combines whole-genome selection with […]
China delivers first domestically built LNG carrier to boost clean energy sector
- 27-Apr-2026
China recently celebrated a significant milestone in its high-end clean energy shipbuilding sector with the delivery of its first domestically designed and built liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier. The vessel, named Georgetown, was delivered on Sunday at China Merchants Heavy Industry’s dock located in Nantong, Jiangsu Province. The Georgetown measures 298.8 meters in length and […]