China taps high-altitude winds for power generation by flying craft to 4,000m
China has flown an airborne wind energy system to 4,000 metres (13,123 feet) above sea level and generated…
What’s at stake as Beijing beats global peers with first approval of novel therapy
China’s drug regulator has for the first time approved a novel, globally trialled medicine ahead of authorities in…
China used a giant net to land a reusable rocket. Does the idea have legs?
China’s successful recovery of a reusable rocket has sparked debate among aerospace experts over whether its unconventional approach…
Starlink rival Qianfan hits satellite milestone, but is it too slow and costly?
China’s Qianfan network has hit a national milestone by placing over 200 broadband satellites in orbit, but there…
From scepticism to concern: Mythos panic is slowly starting to reach China
In the third of a three-part series on Anthropic’s powerful Mythos AI model, we look at how China…
China’s space station crew to ‘maximise opportunities’ with extra month in orbit
The three astronauts stationed on China’s Tiangong space station will extend their stay by around a month, state…
China doubles ‘AI for science’ computing scale in 2 months using no US chips
China’s largest artificial intelligence computing cluster for scientific research entered operation on Tuesday, doubling its number of domestically…
Chinese satellite performs landmark refuelling test in low Earth orbit
A Chinese commercial satellite has completed a refuelling test in low Earth orbit using a flexible “octopus tentacle”…
Why is the Hang Seng Tech Index underperforming while AI shares soar?
Hong Kong’s tech equity benchmark is struggling to balance the artificial intelligence frenzy and picking the right industry…
Will China’s state-backed holiday thriller spill details of little-known spy cases?
One of China’s most anticipated Lunar New Year holiday films features a renowned director, a cast of stars…
China’s AI and EV boom drives record power demand, widening energy gap with US
China’s total electricity consumption hit a record high of 10.4 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2025, more than double…
China sharpens sales pitch for overseas investment with new list of sought-after sectors
China is taking steps to reshape the direction of its foreign investment, unveiling a revised catalogue of encouraged…