DJI Takes Off into Smart Homes with First Robotic Vacuum Line

DJI ROMO

SHENZHEN – August 7, 2025 — DJI, the global leader in drone technology, has officially entered the smart home space with the launch of their DJI robotic vacuum ROMO series, their first robotic vacuum cleaner series. This move signals a bold transition from aerial innovation to ground-level intelligence with the ROMO series. Unveiled on Wednesday, … Read more

CNOOC Makes History with First eVTOL Cargo Flight to Offshore Oil Platform

SHENZHEN – August 6, 2025 — In a groundbreaking development for offshore logistics, a domestically developed electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft has completed the world’s first eVTOL offshore cargo flight. The flight delivered goods from land to an offshore oil platform. The landmark eVTOL offshore cargo flight was conducted by China National Offshore … Read more

Apple Slashes iPhone 16 Prices by Up to 1,600 Yuan for Singles’ Day Sale on Tmall

Apple sees iPhone 16 prices slashed by up to 1,600 yuan (US$225) at its online store on Alibaba Group Holding’s Tmall platform, as the US tech giant looks to boost sales on Singles’ Day, the world’s biggest shopping festival, amid stiff competition in China.Under its Singles’ Day promotion, Apple’s Tmall store started offering a 500-yuan … Read more

China Warns of Potential Flooding in Southern Regions Due to Heavy Rainfall

China’s Ministry of Water Resources has issued a warning about possible flooding in small and medium-sized rivers in southern regions due to heavy downpours expected over the next few days. Rivers in provinces such as Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan, and Jiangxi are particularly at risk, with water levels potentially exceeding alert thresholds from Sunday to … Read more

Hong Kong Businesses in Mainland China Anticipate Adaptations to Rising Retirement Age

Hong Kong businesses operating in mainland China are adjusting to new legislation that gradually increases the retirement age, which could lead to higher manpower costs but also a more stable workforce. China’s top legislative body passed the law to extend the retirement age from 60 to 63 for male workers and from 55 to 58 … Read more

Chinese Scientists Advance Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Technology in Rehabilitation

Brain-computer interface rehabilitation

Breakthroughs in Brain-Computer Interface Rehabilitation by Chinese Scientists Chinese scientists have demonstrated significant success in brain-computer interface rehabilitation, bridging the gap between biological and artificial intelligence. This cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing the way paralyzed patients regain control over their lives. Controlling Devices with Thoughts In a recent video aired by China Central Television (CCTV), a … Read more

China Advances Generative AI Development with Over 190 Registered Service Models

Introduction of Generative AI Models in China More than 190 generative artificial intelligence (AI) service models have been registered and are now available for public use in China, showcasing the rapid advancement of generative AI in China. According to Zhuang Rongwen, chief of the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC). These models, which serve over 600 million … Read more

China’s Militia Forces Embrace UAVs in Nationwide Military Exercises

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have become an integral component of China’s militia forces, with multiple units across the country incorporating drones into their recent exercises. This development underscores the growing importance of UAVs in China’s militia and police operations, as observed by experts on Monday. According to a report by China Central Television (CCTV) on Sunday, militia … Read more

China-Australia Tensions Rise Over Doping Allegations in Olympic Swimming

China and Australia are in a state of open conflict over a former Olympic swimmer and coach’s insinuations that Pan Zhanle doped to win his 100-meter freestyle race by a body length. The Chinese state’s response to Australian Brett Hawke’s claim that it was ‘not humanly possible to beat that field’ as Pan had, and … Read more

Importance of China’s Middle Class in Economic and Diplomatic Relations Highlighted by Political Scientist

China’s middle class is a group to which the country’s policymakers should be paying close attention, a prominent political scientist has said – both in terms of the demographic’s traditional role as a predictor of economic prosperity, and as a potential factor in helping preserve frayed relations with the United States. “We should promote the … Read more