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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
SCI & TECHAug 10China is using AI facial ID to track migrating fish in Tibet’s largest riverChina is using an artificial intelligence-driven fish identification system to conduct round-the-clock tracking of species passing along a fishway on a dam on Tibet’s largest river. Monitoring the route once relied on labour-intensive manual counts, but it now uses an AI-based “fish facial recognition” system to identify species unique to the Tibet autonomous region, according to a report published by Global Times on Tuesday. Since the 116-metre-tall (381 feet) Zangmu Hydropower Station began...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 10China experts explain why hugging winter melons for cooling in summer can cause explosionsWhile many people have embraced the trend of hugging a giant winter melon to sleep as a means of cooling down during summer, some have shared their “painful” experiences, recounting instances where the fruit exploded, releasing a foul-smelling and putrid liquid that soiled their beds and floors. They detailed this “disastrous scene” on social media, noting that the winter melons exploded after several nights of being held, as reported by the Sichuan Daily. “It exploded. The stench was...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 99 Cool New Gadgets You Can Only Find In ChinaThis article highlights nine new gadgets that are exclusively available in China. It provides insight into consumer technology trends and product availability in that region.bgr.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 9Apple tests China’s CXMT memory chips as AI boom squeezes supplies: WSJSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 9Matter of pure force: US, Israeli physicists hail China’s glueball discovery as ‘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. On Chinese social media, the conversation centred on whether the research could lead to a Nobel Prize. The announcement was made last week at the International Conference on High Energy Physics in Natal, Brazil. Made entirely of gluons – the tiny, massless carriers of the force...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 9China races to develop brain-computer interfaces that can be inserted in 10 minutesChinese start-ups and researchers are racing to bring brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to market that can be implanted in just a few minutes, as Beijing pushes to nurture home-grown players in the sector to compete with Elon Musk’s Neuralink. The Chinese devices – which enable patients to control digital technology using their thoughts alone – can be inserted via a vein like a stent, unlike conventional BCIs that require patients to undergo brain surgery. StairMed Technology – one of the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 9China’s AI models spooked Wall Street. But they may turbocharge industry growthBreakthroughs in cheap Chinese open-weight artificial intelligence models have spooked US investors, but analysts argue plummeting model costs will benefit the AI industry in the long run by supercharging global demand for AI systems. Companies across the AI industry have slashed prices in recent weeks, with large-language model (LLM) inference prices per million tokens falling from above US$2 at the start of June to just US$1.2 this week, according to research firm Silicon Data’s LLM Token...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 8Apple brings Alibaba's Qwen AI model to Mac users in ChinaSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 8China’s lunar research station could be guarded by robot watchdogs, space scientists sayRobot dogs could one day lead the way across the moon, patrolling research stations, scouting hazards and helping astronauts search for scientifically valuable rocks, according to a blueprint by researchers working on China’s lunar base. The concept envisions three astronauts working alongside intelligent machines. As the crew explores the moon’s surface, one astronaut would direct two robot dogs across the landscape, while another collects rock samples and carries out detailed scientific...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 85 phones made in China that can rival the iPhone 17The smartphone market is no longer dominated by Apple and Samsung. Chinese manufacturers have produced a growing number of premium phones with powerful processors, advanced cameras, fast charging and high-end displays. For buyers considering the Apple iPhone 17, several Chinese smartphones offer compelling alternatives, particularly for those who want different designs, stronger charging speeds or […] The post 5 phones made in China that can rival the iPhone 17 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 8China faces new AI bottleneck as it runs out of Chinese-language training dataChina’s high-stakes race to build next-generation artificial intelligence models is entering a critical new phase, where a less visible yet far more existential threat is coming into view: a severe shortage of high-quality training data. While the US chokehold on advanced computing chips has dominated headlines, Chinese AI experts increasingly warn that running out of quality data could prove to be the next major bottleneck to the nation’s tech ambitions – and one that hardware workarounds...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 7America China tech crackdown risks innovation , energy and AI growthA technology crackdown by America on China is posing risks to innovation, energy development, and growth in artificial intelligence.weeklyblitz.net · Bangladesh
SCI & TECHAug 7While American AI Models Race to Commit Felonies , China Kimi Broke Out and ... Just Used GitHubThe article discusses contrasting developments in AI, noting concerns about American AI models potentially committing felonies while a Chinese AI used GitHub. This highlights different approaches and ethical considerations in AI advancement.gizmodo.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 7China’s AI Is Surging Across Africa“Mr. Mwebaze, 47, is one of thousands of developers across Africa who have turned to Chinese A.I. models in the past year. In Kenya, entrepreneurs are using the models to streamline legal and business services. In Nigeria, they have made educational tools that teach high school students. In Ghana, developers are building local chatbots. China’s […] The post China’s AI Is Surging Across Africa appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHAug 7Update : China latest high - techAn update covers the latest high-tech developments originating from China. This indicates ongoing advancements and innovations in the technology sector.beijingbulletin.com · China
SCI & TECHAug 7First school for robots opens in China"Our main goal is to empower robots' brains." China has launched its first robot school.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHAug 7China’s lab-grown diamonds get an AI boost as industry rides demand for chip coolingOnce overshadowed by natural diamonds in consumer markets, lab-grown versions of the world’s strongest natural substance have become a bright spot for industrial applications, fuelled by the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom. As the world’s largest producer of the synthetic gems, China has posted strong export growth in recent years. Official data shows that the value of exports of lab-grown diamonds through the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) hit 1.41 billion yuan (US$210 million) in the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 7China emerging as key driver of global robotics , AI innovation , Malaysian tech observer saysA Malaysian tech observer states that China is emerging as a key driver of global innovation in robotics and artificial intelligence. This highlights China's growing influence in advanced technological fields.asiabulletin.com · China
SCI & TECHAug 7Backed by DeepSeek, Unitree IPO tests investor appetite for China’s AI robotics boomThe long-awaited initial public offering of Unitree Robotics, which values the Hangzhou-based firm at 60.99 billion yuan (US$9 billion), is set to serve as a valuation benchmark for China’s booming embodied-AI sector, buoyed by retail investor excitement and high-profile AI backers like DeepSeek. Widely billed as “mainland China’s first humanoid stock”, Unitree has priced its IPO on Shanghai’s Star Market at 150.8 yuan per share, according to a filing released Thursday evening. The firm will...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 7China Robotics Revolution Goes Global , and Thailand Is Already Inside the Supply ChainChina's robotics revolution is expanding globally, with Thailand already integrated into its supply chain. This indicates a significant development in global technology and manufacturing.thailand-business-news.com · Thailand
SCI & TECHAug 6China’s AI AccelerationWashington isn’t sure how to counter Chinese technological advancements.Foreign Policy
SCI & TECHAug 6China Focus : Twin AI satellites fast - track China global space partnershipsChina is using twin AI satellites to accelerate its global space partnerships. This highlights advancements in its space technology and international collaboration efforts.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
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