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SCI & TECHSep 9Denisovan tools from cave in China shows how mysterious humans livedA site in China is just the third to give us an insight into the way the enigmatic Denisovans lived. The archaeology at the site suggests the ancient humans were skilled hunters, although their stone tools were relatively simpleNew Scientist
SCI & TECHSep 9Quartz deposit purity in central China ‘highly similar’ to US Spruce Pine standard: studyGeologists say they have identified a new deposit in central China that can produce high-purity quartz comparable to the quality produced at a critical world-leading mine in the United States. The high-purity quartz from the Chinese deposit is described as having “highly similar” properties to the resources produced at North Carolina’s Spruce Pine, which is crucial to the global production of solar panels and semiconductors. In the US, there is a growing call from the industry to use high-purity...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 9China-Nepal floods; arthritis drug restores alopecia patients’ hair: 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. China’s radar satellites capture sharp images of glacier collapse site in Nepal Within hours of a devastating glacier collapse on the China-Nepal border, a Beijing-based satellite company had already redirected six of its satellites to survey the disaster zone. 2. Chip expert Chen Ye joins China’s Zhejiang...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 9As China embraces AI, only 24% of US pharma execs bet on it for drug-makingPharmaceutical companies have embraced artificial intelligence in drug research almost universally, yet few company executives expect AI to actually make drugs succeed, according to a Citi survey released on Tuesday. “The biggest risk to the AI-powered drug discovery thesis is not that AI fails to accelerate discovery,” said John Yung, head of Asia healthcare research at the US investment bank. “The stronger risk is that acceleration does not translate into better drugs or higher probability of...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 9China needs monkeys: lab animal shortage could hinder biotech growthChina’s biotechnology market has “significantly” driven up the demand for primate experimental models as the market recovers, tightening the supply of laboratory monkeys, according to a leading biotech firm. The continued recovery of fundraising and out-licensing deals in innovative drugs in China this year has led to significant growth in the demand for primate experimental models, research firm Joinn Laboratories (China) said on Tuesday. Primate experiments typically use monkeys and other...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 9China's EV makers shift gears to focus on humanoids as car market slowsAs Chinese electric car sales slow and share prices tumble, several of the automakers are ramping up humanoid robotics development.CNBC
SCI & TECHSep 9US, China trials suggest a single nanodrug shot might stop bad cholesterol foreverImagine swapping your daily cholesterol pill for a single injection that keeps “bad” cholesterol under control for a year, a decade – or even a lifetime. Two clinical trials, one in the United States and another in China, suggest that this one-and-done approach could become a reality. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), better known as “bad” cholesterol, is a major driver of heart disease – the leading cause of death worldwide. Triglycerides, another type of blood fat, add to the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 9China Shenzhen - Hong Kong - Guangzhou remains world biggest innovation cluster : reportA report indicates that the China Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou region continues to be the world's largest innovation cluster. This highlights the region's significant role in global technological and economic development.en.people.cn · China
SCI & TECHSep 8The U . S . and China Dont Need an AI Grand BargainThe article argues that the United States and China do not require a comprehensive agreement regarding artificial intelligence. This suggests an analysis of international policy pertaining to AI development and regulation.chinatechnews.com · China
SCI & TECHSep 8The U.S. and China Don’t Need an AI Grand BargainThe countries can cooperate—even without trust or consensus.Foreign Policy
SCI & TECHSep 8China’s highest court sets out new AI red lines with rules on deepfakes and privacyChina’s top court has issued new guidance on how judges should handle civil cases involving artificial intelligence, setting out rules on liability for deepfakes, voice cloning, hallucinations and violations of personal rights. Although Beijing has yet to pass a dedicated AI law, the guidelines expand the country’s legal framework governing the technology. The Supreme People’s Court’s 24-article opinion, released on Monday, instead provides guidance for handling AI-related disputes under...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 8China targets fourfold boost in AI computing capacity by 2030 in major tech pushChina plans to deploy artificial intelligence computing clusters containing 100,000 accelerator cards and sharply expand the country’s intelligent computing capacity over the next five years, as Beijing steps up investment in the infrastructure underpinning its AI ambitions. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), in a five-year industry plan released on Monday, set a target of 9,800 eflops of intelligent computing capacity by 2030, and called for 3.8 trillion yuan (US$532...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 7China prepares humanoid robots for war : tests to infiltrate behind enemy lines and fight alongside soldiersthevermilion.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 7China’s Xiaomi unveils folding phone with home-grown chip as it takes on Apple, HuaweiXiaomi unveiled a series of new products on Monday – from a flagship foldable phone featuring proprietary chips to new models of its premium Skynomad SUV – underscoring the Chinese giant’s intensified push to compete against rivals including Tesla, Apple and Huawei Technologies. Beijing-based Xiaomi launched the 18 Fold, a foldable phone featuring a 7.58-inch inner display, a proprietary Xring O3 system-on-chip (SoC), and LPDDR6 memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), said Lei...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 7China ‘Snakeaholic’ dedicates life to studying, protecting snakes despite losing fingerDespite being bitten nine times and losing a finger to its venom, 77-year-old “Snake Doctor” Chen Yuanhui remains on the front lines of researching and protecting the Mangshan pit viper, the rare species he discovered 37 years ago. Originally from southern China’s Guangdong province, Chen graduated from a clinical college in central China’s Hunan province at the age of 19 and worked at a snakebite research centre. The centre was discontinued in 1982, but Chen chose not to pursue a conventional...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 7Huawei Launches Mate XT2 Foldable Phone in ChinaHuawei has launched its new Mate XT2 foldable phone in China. This introduces a new device into the competitive technology market.econotimes.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 7China’s Moonshot and Z.ai bring AI model subscription race to Tmall’s retail shelvesChina’s artificial intelligence developers are competing for paying users on a new consumer front: Alibaba Group Holding’s Tmall, where AI subscription plans are now being sold alongside smartphones, skincare and luxury fashion brands. Moonshot AI, developer of the Kimi K3 model, and MiniMax were in talks to open official flagship stores on the e-commerce platform, people familiar with the matter told the South China Morning Post on Monday. The move comes as AI developers look for new channels...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 7China won’t permit AI dominance; South Korea’s deepfake crisis: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China will never allow any country in this world to achieve AI dominance: Victor Gao 2. Curiosity beats perfect statements, UK elite universities tell Hong Kong students 3. China’s youth job crisis drives graduates to German vocational apprenticeships 4. Rich Dad, Poor Dad author’s vast debts...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 7Chinese , Pakistani Researchers Discuss Frontiers of Bilateral Cooperation at Peking University Symposium -- China Economic NetChinese and Pakistani researchers discussed bilateral cooperation at a symposium held at Peking University. This highlights ongoing scientific and technological collaboration between the two nations.en.ce.cn · China
SCI & TECHSep 7China’s ‘Tesla imitators’ have a new mission: build affordable humanoid robots for consumersWhen Nio CEO William Li outlined earnings prospects for the Shanghai-based carmaker in March, he could not help but liken the automotive business to the development of robots. “I think robotics will represent a natural extension of our carmaking capabilities and business acumen,” Li told reporters at a media briefing after Nio posted its first-ever quarterly profits for the three months ending December. “Don’t you think that every car we produce in the future will actually be a robot? Its...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 6Punching above their weight: how China’s AI giants stretch each dollar in compute raceThe massive gap in artificial intelligence spending between US and Chinese tech titans may not buy the advantage expected for American giants, as lower domestic costs and heavy state support allow Chinese firms to secure far more computing power per dollar, according to a new report by Moody’s Ratings. While US hyperscalers outspent their Chinese counterparts by a staggering margin, the physical gap in computing capacity was nowhere near as wide as those mega-budgets suggested, the report...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 6Study that argued China’s solar policy hurt birds may have miscounted 2 billion egretsA study in one of the world’s top scientific journals that concluded China’s policy-driven solar energy expansion was harming bird diversity has come under fire after allegations emerged that the analysis may have used observations of 2.1 billion little egrets in a single park – more than the entire global population of the species. It also brought up heated conversations on social media about negative narratives surrounding China’s green energy sector. The study in question – by researchers in...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 6World’s most powerful lightning-chasing satellite joins China-Nepal flood relief effortsChina is using the world’s most powerful geostationary weather satellite to track severe thunderstorms over Nepal and deliver real-time intelligence as the two countries continue search and rescue operations following last month’s devastating glacier collapse. The Fengyun‑4C satellite – launched last December and now positioned 36,000km (22,000 miles) above the equator – carries a Lightning Mapping Imager (LMI) that captures 500 frames per second, sifting through 30 gigabits of data every second...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 6China begins mining iron from tailings, low-grade ore that can meet its demand for decadesChina has launched a world-first industrial-scale facility to extract iron from previously discarded mine tailings and ultra-low-grade ore, turning waste into a valuable resource that can reduce its dependency on overseas supply. According to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) last Tuesday, a production line capable of processing 5.56 million tonnes of refractory iron ore and tailings per year has passed official checks and is now running steadily. China is the world’s largest iron ore user,...South China Morning Post
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