As autumn graces China with its golden hues, the nation gathers to celebrate the Chongyang Festival, also known as the Double Ninth Festival. Traditionally observed on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, this year’s festival fell on October 11. The number nine in Chinese, “jiu,” is phonetically identical to … Read more
Cathay Pacific Airways confirmed that flight CX831 from New York to Hong Kong was diverted on Wednesday due to a geomagnetic storm, a space weather event that can disrupt GPS navigation and signals. The flight made a “technical stop” in Osaka, Japan, en route to Hong Kong to ensure the safety of the passengers and … Read more
Chinese scientists have reportedly achieved a major breakthrough in quantum computing by successfully breaching widely used encryption methods, raising concerns over the security of critical sectors like banking and the military. This marks the first time a quantum computer has effectively attacked certain cryptographic algorithms, according to a research team led by Wang Chao from … Read more
A full-scale trade war between the European Union (EU) and China is becoming “unavoidable” if current trends persist, warns Jens Eskelund, chairman of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. Speaking in Brussels, Eskelund emphasized that China’s own policies are driving the escalation and rejected the notion that China is the “victim” in this … Read more
The Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology (SUAT) is breaking new ground as a research-oriented institution committed to innovation. During its inauguration on September 29, founding president Fan Jianping emphasized that SUAT’s focus on the “new” extends beyond its recent establishment to encompass a forward-thinking approach to education. Since its inception in 2018, SUAT has pursued … Read more
At the China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, China’s Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co., Ltd. showcased its cutting-edge intelligent loader, a driverless machine operated via remote control, catering to the demands of mining and construction companies in ASEAN nations. This loader exemplifies LiuGong’s focus on electrification, digitization, and interconnectivity in construction machinery, a strategy that has driven the … Read more
Chinese authorities are set to impose stricter safety and technical standards on electric bicycles (e-bikes), aiming to cap their top speed at 25 kilometers per hour and introduce enhanced fire-retardant features. The new regulations, proposed by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in collaboration with other ministries, seek to better regulate the rapidly … Read more
TikTok’s ongoing struggle to maintain its operations in the U.S. hit a critical moment in federal court as the social media giant defended its right to operate without government interference. The U.S. government is pushing for a forced sale of TikTok from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or a potential ban, citing national security concerns. … Read more
The Wanqingsha branch of the Nansha-Zhongshan Expressway will officially open next month, enhancing connectivity between Guangzhou’s Nansha District and the Shenzhong (Shenzhen-Zhongshan) Link, as announced by Nansha District officials. This new branch will enable vehicles to travel from Nansha Port to Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport in under 20 minutes via the Shenzhong Link, and reach … Read more
Georg Hoffmann-Kuhnt, a 57-year-old German prosthetist, has spent over 17 years in China, helping patients regain mobility through custom-made artificial limbs. His Meide Yanyuan Studio for Rehabilitation, located in a serene, garden-like setting in northern Beijing, is designed to provide comfort and aid recovery for amputees. Having identified gaps in China’s prosthetic industry, Hoffmann-Kuhnt focuses … Read more