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China’s C949 Supersonic Jet Eyes the Future of Aviation—Quieter, Faster, Further
China is stepping firmly into the supersonic passenger jet race with its ambitious C949 project, marking a bold leap forward in global aerospace innovation. Designed by COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China), the state-owned aerospace giant, the C949 aims to challenge the world’s top aviation powers by achieving what once seemed unthinkable: supersonic commercial flight that is quiet, long-ranged, and potentially overland-compliant. From Concorde to C949: A New Era The retired Concorde, long considered the pinnacle of commercial supersonic aviation, faced major setbacks due to its thunderous sonic booms and limited range. China’s C949 appears poised to address both of ...
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2025 Guangzhou CBEC Fair Signals Stronger Global Push for China’s E-Commerce Powerhouses
The 2025 China (Guangzhou) Cross-Border E-Commerce Trade Fair (CBEC Fair), set to run from August 15 to 17 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex, is shaping up to be the largest and most internationally diverse edition yet. Organizers announced on August 1 that this year’s metrics, ranging from exhibition scale to forum quality, have exceeded previous benchmarks, reflecting China’s growing ambitions to expand its digital trade footprint globally. Emerging Markets in the Spotlight This year’s CBEC Fair is turning up the dial on global cooperation, with a special emphasis on emerging markets. For the first time, key platforms ...
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China Commits $54.5 Billion to National Blockchain Infrastructure by 2029
In a landmark move underscoring China’s ambitions in digital governance and technological sovereignty, the country has officially launched a $54.5 billion initiative to build a national blockchain infrastructure by 2029. The program, spearheaded by central state-owned enterprises under the supervision of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Data Administration, positions blockchain as a foundational pillar for China’s next-generation data economy. Unlike decentralized global cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, China’s approach centers on building a secure, regulated, and state-coordinated blockchain ecosystem. The initiative focuses on strengthening domestic capabilities in data management, trusted information flows, and enterprise-level ...
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Alibaba’s AI Glasses Set to Shake Up XR Landscape, Challenge Meta’s Lead
The smart glasses market, once a graveyard of overhyped experiments, is finally entering a mature phase, and Alibaba just fired the loudest shot yet. With its upcoming Quark AI Glasses, slated for release by the end of 2025, the Chinese tech and e-commerce giant isn’t just entering the extended reality (XR) arena, it’s staking a bold claim as a potential leader. Powered by Alibaba’s Qwen large language model and its proprietary Quark AI assistant, the Quark AI Glasses aim to go beyond consumer novelty. This is a direct challenge to Meta’s rising dominance in the smart wearables space, particularly through ...
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WuXi Biologics Leads Trio of Profit Surprises, Signaling Rebound for China’s Drug Services Sector
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 half of 2025, alongside 16% revenue growth. The positive guidance followed upbeat forecasts from its sister companies, WuXi AppTec and WuXi XDC, all of which highlight renewed global demand for China’s high-end pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities. The news sent WuXi Biologics shares rallying nearly 10% over ...
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Z.ai Unveils GLM-4.5: China’s Open-Source Answer to Next-Gen AI Models
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 empowers developers worldwide. The GLM-4.5 family includes three distinct models designed for different use cases: Unlike many proprietary models from global tech giants, the GLM-4.5 series is fully open-source, giving researchers, startups, and enterprises greater control over development, integration, and customization. This strategic move not ...
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China Takes a Quantum Leap with Origin Tianji 4.0, Its Fourth-Generation Quantum Control System
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. The Tianji 4.0 system acts as the “neural center” of a quantum computer, responsible for sending highly precise electrical signals to quantum chips and interpreting their fragile quantum states. Compared to its predecessor, Tianji 3.0, the new version demonstrates significant improvements in scalability, integration, stability, ...
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China Mandates Green Power Use for Steel, Cement, Polysilicon, and Data Centers in Push Toward Clean Industrial Transition
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 Portfolio Standards (RPS) system. Until now, RPS compliance was primarily limited to firms engaged in power trading and the electrolytic aluminum industry. But under the expanded policy, some of China’s most energy-intensive industries are now required to source a fixed proportion of their electricity from ...
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China’s Self-Charging Humanoid Robot Raises Eyebrows Worldwide: Walker S2 Ushers in 24/7 Automation
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, it never needs to rest, and never needs a human to help it recharge. For many, this signals a turning point. The idea of a robot that can autonomously manage its energy cycle isn’t just a technical feat, it also touches a societal nerve. As ...
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China Achieves Breakthrough in Mass-Producing ‘Golden Semiconductor’ for Next-Gen Chips
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 prestigious journal Science on Friday, were led by scientists from Peking University and Renmin University of China. The study addresses a longstanding challenge in the semiconductor world: how to produce indium selenide at scale while maintaining its delicate atomic structure and ideal 1:1 elemental ratio. ...
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