After a challenging two-year slump, China’s pharmaceutical outsourcing industry is showing signs of a powerful comeback, and the WuXi group is at the heart of it. WuXi Biologics (2269.HK), the flagship biologics services provider under the WuXi umbrella, issued a profit alert on July 24 projecting a 56% surge in net profit for the first […]
China’s AI ecosystem continues its rapid ascent with the launch of GLM-4.5, the latest large language model (LLM) series from Beijing-based startup Z.ai, formerly known as Zhipu. With this release, Z.ai is aiming to provide a powerful, cost-effective alternative to existing models, including DeepSeek and other leading global offerings, while championing an open-source approach that
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In a major step toward quantum technology self-reliance, China has officially launched Origin Tianji 4.0, the country’s fourth-generation self-developed quantum control system. Spearheaded by Origin Quantum Computing Technology Co., based in Hefei, Anhui Province, Tianji 4.0 is designed to support over 500 qubits, marking a new milestone in China’s journey to scalable, high-performance quantum computing.
China has taken a significant step in aligning its industrial heavyweights with national climate goals by setting renewable power usage mandates for the first time across core sectors, including steel, cement, polysilicon, and data centers. The new directives, released Friday by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), mark a substantial broadening of Beijing’s Renewable
In a dramatic leap forward for industrial robotics, China’s UBTech has unveiled a humanoid robot that’s already sparking intense global discussion. Dubbed the Walker S2, this next-generation robot doesn’t just perform tasks autonomously, it powers itself too. Through an innovative self-swapping battery system, the Walker S2 is capable of uninterrupted, 24/7 operation. In other words,
In a landmark breakthrough that could redefine the future of chip manufacturing, Chinese researchers have unveiled a novel method to mass-produce high-quality indium selenide, commonly referred to as the “golden semiconductor.” The development opens a new path for building next-generation chips that could surpass the limits of current silicon-based technology. The findings, published in the
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In a landmark achievement for China’s growing naval aviation capabilities, the aircraft carrier Shandong (CV-17), the country’s first domestically built flattop, has surpassed 10,000 aircraft sorties since entering service in December 2019, according to Chinese state media reports. This milestone underscores the rapid evolution of the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) carrier program and its
When visitors step inside NIO’s cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Hefei, they don’t feel like they’re walking through a traditional car plant. Instead, they find themselves immersed in what feels like a living, breathing neural network; clean, quiet, and astoundingly efficient. This is the heart of China’s electric vehicle (EV) innovation wave, and it’s nothing short
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JD.com, China’s largest retailer by revenue, has just taken a major step to enhance the offline shopping experience for global travelers. The company announced the official launch of an in-store tax refund service, now available across over 100 JD locations in 39 Chinese cities, including tourist hotspots like Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, and Hangzhou. Targeting
China-based online brokerage firm UP Fintech Holding, more commonly known as Tiger Brokers, continues to deepen its foothold in the digital trading world with aggressive customer acquisition and expanded crypto functionalities. The fintech company recently reported that it has already achieved 40% of its 2025 new customer target within the first quarter of the year,
