GLOBEALERT

Feed

Open sources, classified and cross-checked. 289+ stories.

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
SCI & TECHAug 6The Great Solar Wall: China doubles down on its ambitious effort to tame desertsFollowing in the footprints of its ambitious Great Green Wall, China is leaning into a solar-powered pivot as part of its decades-long effort to tackle desertification in the arid north. The expanding Great Solar Wall initiative, centred in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, could help to power China’s economic hubs as the country accelerates its transition away from fossil fuels. Transforming the desert into solar power hubs could generate clean energy while at the same time halting...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 5China urged to protect underwater cables amid growing fears of ocean sabotageSouth China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 5China’s AI revenue projected to reach US$13b on breakthroughs, adoption: Goldman SachsRising cost efficiency and rapidly advancing capabilities from players like DeepSeek and MiniMax have prompted Goldman Sachs to raise its run-rate revenue forecast for China’s artificial intelligence model market by 30 per cent to US$13 billion. In a research note published on Monday, the US investment bank boosted its year-end annualised recurring revenue (ARR) projection for mainland Chinese AI models from US$10 billion, citing aggressive price cuts, technical breakthroughs and accelerating...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 4The Robot Supply Chain Comes to Thailand : Inside China Humanoid Push into the EECThe robot supply chain, particularly for humanoids from China, is expanding into Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). This signifies a notable advancement in robotics and international technology investment.thailand-business-news.com · Thailand
SCI & TECHAug 4China’s MiniMax curbs overseas access to new AI video model over copyright disputesChinese artificial intelligence company MiniMax has open-sourced its new H3 video model but imposed licensing conditions on users in major overseas markets including the US and European Union, underscoring the copyright challenges in generative video AI. After the Shanghai-based company released the model’s weights to developers on Monday, users found that the licence restricted free access in the US, EU, UK and South Korea. The weights – the underlying parameters that encode its intelligence –...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3Hugging Face CEO says China is winning the AI race and dominating on open modelsHugging Face CEO Clément Delangue said Chinese AI models could catch up to the U.S. as soon as this year.CNBC
SCI & TECHAug 3China desert - control expertise contributes to solutions for a global challengeChina's expertise in desert control is contributing to solutions for a global environmental challenge. This highlights efforts to combat desertification on an international scale.heraldglobe.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 3China tightens chip-design protection and clarifies rights to spur innovationChina has revised regulations on the protection of chip design, a critical move to push for tech self-sufficiency amid US export controls. Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council decree to promulgate the revised rules on the protection of layout designs of integrated circuits, Xinhua reported on Monday. The new rules will take effect on October 15. The revision clarified financial penalties for infringement as well as licensing, transfer and co-ownership rights, aiming to accelerate the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3China’s DeepSeek beefs up agentic AI with ‘harness’ tests as V4 model jolts Silicon ValleyChinese AI company DeepSeek is inviting open-source developers to test its upcoming “harness” – software designed to turn large language models (LLMs) into AI agents – accelerating a push into agentic tech as DeepSeek’s latest V4 Flash model sends another cost-efficiency shock wave through Silicon Valley. The Hangzhou-based firm was looking for open-source project developers to join beta testing for DeepSeek Harness, according to a social media post on Saturday by Cui Tianyi, who leads the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3From User Acquisition to Capital Velocity : PhotonPay Showcases Next - Gen Financial OS at ChinaJoy 2026PhotonPay is showcasing its next-generation financial operating system, designed to enhance user acquisition and capital velocity, at the ChinaJoy 2026 event. This highlights advancements in financial technology and its presentation at an industry exhibition.manilatimes.net · Philippines
SCI & TECHAug 3Will AI healthcare be China’s new global growth engine?Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed healthcare for hundreds of millions of people in China. AI-powered apps help them manage their health and seek care, while others help doctors better diagnose and treat their patients. AI analysis of routine scans detects cancers and other conditions physicians might have missed. Personalised cancer vaccines built on AI analysis will soon begin rolling off production lines in China. The country’s leading tech companies have poured resources into...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3How a Xinjiang weed could reduce China’s reliance on Southeast Asian rubberChinese scientists have turned a dandelion-like weed into natural rubber, a step that could help cut China’s heavy reliance on imported rubber. Growing on the salty, alkaline shores at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, the plant looks much like an ordinary weed, with small yellow flowers and fluffy seeds. But when its root is broken, it oozes a milky fluid that is natural rubber. The weed is known as the rubber dandelion, or Taraxacum kok-saghyz. Last...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3High-altitude variant of China’s C919 airliner completes first test flight in ShanghaiChina’s first high-altitude variant of the C919 narrowbody jet has completed its maiden test flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, marking a step forward in the home-grown aircraft’s challenge to Boeing and Airbus. Derived from the standard C919 platform, the specialised variant features a shortened fuselage and enhanced systems engineered for operations in high-altitude regions, the Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily reported on Monday. The plane will undergo comprehensive...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3How drones are reshaping China low - altitude economy , from rice paddies to urban landscapesDrones are transforming China's low-altitude economy, impacting various sectors from agriculture to urban environments through technological integration.china.org.cn · China
SCI & TECHAug 3Who watching the machines ? - China . org . cnThis article from China.org.cn explores the question of oversight and control regarding machines, likely in the context of advanced technology or automation.china.org.cn · China
SCI & TECHAug 3China’s tech giants race to put AI on delivery riders’ headsChinese e-commerce giant JD.com has launched an smart helmet for food couriers with features enabled by artificial intelligence technology, following similar roll-outs by rivals Alibaba Group Holding and Meituan as they seek to improve rider safety and boost delivery efficiency. The helmet integrates an AI-driven voice assistant with a camera that can “see” the surrounding environment, JD.com’s food delivery unit announced on Monday. The company said the device was designed to minimise...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3China is working towards 100% renewable power at its Antarctic bases by 2035Scientists in Antarctica have to deal with extreme cold, wind and months of total darkness while they carry out their research. Inland, the temperature can plummet below minus 80 degrees Celsius (minus 112 degrees Fahrenheit) during winter, while wind speeds of over 100km/h (62mph) – and even over 200km/h – can be experienced for days at a time. While diesel has long been the main energy source for power and heating at research stations in the icy continent, they are now shifting towards...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3Alibaba jumps 7% after introducing Qwen3.8-Max in China's intensifying AI raceSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 3What is ‘bamboo-copter’, its links to China and Japan; how it inspired modern helicoptersThe bamboo-copter is one of the most famous gadgets from the pocket of Doraemon, an iconic robot cat from a Japanese cartoon series who employs futuristic devices to assist a clumsy boy, notably enabling the protagonists to fly. In fact, this gadget is inspired by a Chinese invention that dates back over a thousand years. The bamboo-copter was one of the earliest gadgets presented to the boy Nobita Nobi by the robotic cat character from the 22nd century. It made its first appearance in the manga...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 2SA Asks: How big of a threat is China's CXMT to memory chipmakers?The article analyzes the potential threat posed by China's CXMT to existing memory chipmakers, exploring its competitive impact on the industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 2Exclusive : African space initiative eyes participation in China Change - 8 lunar mission , embraces openness and inclusiveness : African program managerAn African space initiative is exploring participation in China's Change-8 lunar mission, signaling a potential international collaboration in space exploration. This development indicates growing interest and cooperation in scientific and technological advancements.globaltimes.cn · China
SCI & TECHAug 2Multinationals plug into China AI - powered futureMultinational corporations are engaging with China's AI-powered future. This indicates significant global investment and integration into advanced technological developments within China.asiabulletin.com · China
SCI & TECHAug 2AI Job Losses in China : Drivers , White - Collar Workers Hitnewkerala.com · India