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SCI & TECHAug 14China's courts rule workers can't be fired just because AI replaced them — and the US has no such protectionsChina's courts have ruled that workers cannot be fired simply because they are replaced by AI, a protection not present in the US. This highlights a significant divergence in labor law concerning the impact of artificial intelligence on employment.Yahoo Finance
SCI & TECHAug 14China, Brazil to launch 24/7 disaster early warning satellite for South AmericaAfter almost four decades of international cooperation in space affairs, Brazil and China have unveiled details of a new project to launch a powerful meteorological and environmental satellite. It will be capable of monitoring the whole of South America, according to the space sciences department at Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE). Adenilson Roberto da Silva, general coordinator of engineering and technology with the INPE, said the satellite would provide “improved weather...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 14Miles ahead: China team boosts atom entanglement distance record fourfoldChinese scientists have achieved the quantum entanglement of cold atoms across a record-breaking 420km (260 miles), a breakthrough they say lays the groundwork for intercity quantum networks. According to a paper published by the peer-reviewed journal Physical Review Letters on August 11, the distance was more than four times previous demonstrations and exceeded the threshold at which direct transmission encounters fundamental physical limits. “Our experiment provides a test bed for studying...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 14Ex-factory worker and engineer to make history as one of China’s first space passengersA 73-year-old Chinese female entrepreneur has recently become the 22nd passenger of the domestically developed spacecraft CYZ1. On August 8, Huang Xiaochi was officially designated as passenger No 022 for CYZ1, a project by the commercial space start-up InterstellOr. Huang is scheduled to embark on a suborbital mission aboard the spaceship in 2028, reaching the Kármán line, the widely recognised boundary of Earth’s atmosphere where outer space begins, allowing her to view Earth from that vantage...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 14China urged to avoid ‘us or them’ split with US over AI governanceChina should try to make sure that its new international artificial intelligence body is not seen as “naturally opposed” to the United States and its allies in case it puts off prospective members, analysts have warned. They said the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (Waico) was not designed as an alternative to the US Pax Silica partnership, which was established last December with the aim of reducing “coercive dependencies”. Waico was established at the World Artificial...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 14Global Times : China advances global AI governance on all fronts , turning principles into deeper , more concrete actionChina is reportedly advancing global AI governance efforts by converting principles into more substantial actions. This highlights the nation's increasing role in shaping international technology standards.sydneysun.com · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 14Uber, China's Pony.ai plan European robotaxi push with 2,000 vehiclesSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 13China's lead in orbital data centres risks leaving Europe behindChina is racing ahead on orbital data centres while Europe still debates the concept, a new policy brief warns, and the gap is starting to widen.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 13China’s ‘brain chip’ drive accelerates with slew of state-backed initiativesFor years, Elon Musk has dreamed of conquering a range of chronic health conditions by inserting computer chips into the human brain. But that vision could become reality fastest in China, where state authorities are launching a coordinated effort to accelerate the nascent industry’s development. The past few days have seen a string of initiatives related to brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) announced in China, involving parties ranging from state insurance companies to investment banks and local...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 12From solar to AI: why China may be entering its ‘Go Global 3.0’ eraChinese corporate expansion overseas is shifting from solar equipment to artificial intelligence-enabled industrial technology, with a new generation of companies targeting global markets from inception, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. “China has entered the ‘Go Global 3.0’ era,” wrote the investment bank’s team, led by Jacqueline Du, in a research note published on Tuesday. The evolution moves beyond low-cost manufacturing goods and the “new three” sectors – electric vehicles,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 12China’s glueball ‘triumph’; SpaceX rocket debris caught on video: 7 science highlightsWe have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US and Israeli physicists hail China’s glueball discovery as a ‘triumph’ The international physics community has hailed a Chinese-led discovery as a “triumph” after researchers presented the strongest evidence yet for the existence of the “glueball” – a mysterious particle made of pure force. 2. Chinese...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 11Apple Tests China CXMT Memory Chips Amid AI - Driven Supply ShortageApple is reportedly testing memory chips from China's CXMT due to a supply shortage driven by AI demands. This indicates a strategic shift in Apple's supply chain to address component scarcity.rttnews.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 11Why Is AI So Popular in China?The technology is far less divisive than in the United States.Foreign Policy
SCI & TECHAug 115 phones made in China with the best battery life in 2026Battery life has become one of the biggest areas of competition in the smartphone market in 2026, with Chinese manufacturers pushing battery capacities well beyond the 5,000mAh mark that has long been common among premium smartphones. The post 5 phones made in China with the best battery life in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 115 phones made in China that can rival the Samsung Galaxy S26The global smartphone market is becoming increasingly competitive, with Chinese manufacturers producing flagship devices that combine powerful processors, advanced cameras, fast charging and premium designs. The post 5 phones made in China that can rival the Samsung Galaxy S26 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 11China’s hypersonic weapons can be guided by the stars if GPS fails: reportChina’s hypersonic weapons can now use the stars for guidance when satellite systems like GPS or BeiDou are jammed or fail, according to a project led by the Guangdong Aerospace Research Academy that passed its final expert review on Monday. According to a report published by the academy on August 10, researchers set out to tackle the challenge of developing a star-based navigation system that would be able to function at the extreme speeds of hypersonic flight – Mach 5 and above. Hypersonic...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 11China is pitching its AI models to Europe, but is it enough to avoid 2-horse race with US?As the United States and China consolidate their dominance in artificial intelligence, attention is turning to whether Europe can carve out a distinct third pole – a “G3” – or remain in Washington’s technological orbit. The race is rapidly evolving into a contest over international order. In June, Washington signed up 10 more partners for its Pax Silica framework – designed to secure supply chains for key advanced technologies such as microchips and AI – bringing the total to 24. Weeks later, 29...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 11China says US tried to buy superconductor magnet that ‘outperforms American ones by 40%’A US laboratory that once dominated the field of superconducting magnets is now hoping to buy Chinese technology used in a leading particle accelerator, official Chinese media reported on Tuesday. The US Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory once “monopolised” this type of specialised technology, according to Science and Technology Daily. But in May last year it contacted the Chinese Institute of High Energy Physics “hoping to purchase the Chinese-made combined superconducting...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHBREAKINGAug 11China’s Long March 7A rocket explodes after lift-offChina’s Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after lifting off from the Wenchang launch site in Hainan.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHAug 11Tougher than armour, hard as diamond: China’s unbreakable crystal breakthroughChinese scientists have created a diamond with no Achilles’ heel – one that cannot be broken, even by a hard knock with a hammer – according to a paper published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Synthesis. While a diamond is the hardest natural material on Earth, it has a major weakness. It is brittle, like glass, and a sharp blow can shatter it. For years, scientists have tried to make diamonds tougher without losing their legendary hardness. Typically, increasing one characteristic has...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 10China is building nuclear reactors faster than the West. Can it keep up the pace?When Francois Morin, China director at the World Nuclear Association – a leading international industry body – took a group of foreign nuclear engineers to a Shanghai Electric plant last year, the scale of production caught them off guard. Heavy machinery, from steam generators to reactor cores, was already assembled and ready for shipment to sites where construction had not even begun. The equipment towered over the delegates, many of whom were accustomed to supply chains back home that produce...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 10China switched off millions of AI companions overnight . Users are grievingChina reportedly deactivated millions of AI companions overnight, leading to grief among users. This event highlights the social impact and policy implications of artificial intelligence technologies.thenextweb.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 10Can CATL’s battery breakthrough push flying cars closer to a commercial reality in China?Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker, has thrown its weight behind flying cars after its aviation battery system cleared a major safety test. A successful roll-out of passenger-carrying drone batteries, backed by CATL’s innovation drive and manufacturing heft, would bolster China’s leading position in the renewable energy sector and the future of mobility, according to analysts. “The aviation battery system is ready for mass...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 10China releases powerful DNA-screening AI tool for free to help fight rare diseasesFor people navigating rare diseases, which are mostly genetic in origin, the search for answers is a gruelling marathon often called the “diagnostic odyssey”. Patients can spend years visiting specialists and undergoing inconclusive tests, while the underlying cause of their condition remains hidden within three billion base pairs of DNA in the human genome. But Artificial intelligence is emerging as a tool to shorten this time frame. Chinese researchers have created an open-source AI system...South China Morning Post
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