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SCI & TECH6d agoNo gym needed: scientists in China develop self-exercising muscle graftsScientists in China have created a self-exercising muscle graft that might allow bedridden people to gain the benefits of working out without any physical exertion. With just an injection of muscle cells below the skin, the cells self-assembled into muscle grafts, which not only improved whole-body muscle mass in mice but also led to improvements in bone density, endurance, liver function and cognitive health. The “myografts” could provide the health benefits of exercise to patients with...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH6d agoBill Gates seeks meeting with China’s Xi Jinping to discuss AI risks - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH6d agoBrain-tech push gains pace as China draws up standards and firms challenge NeuralinkChina is drawing up an extensive set of standards for brain-computer interface technology, seeking to accelerate the commercialisation of a field in which Chinese start-ups are increasingly competing with Elon Musk’s Neuralink for global leadership. Under draft guidelines released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Beijing aims to formulate or revise more than 40 standards by 2028 and encourage at least 100 companies to adopt them. It also plans to lead or participate...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH6d agoChinese robot outpaces human world record in 100m sprint | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisA Chinese robot has reportedly surpassed the human world record in the 100m sprint. This signifies a notable advancement in robotics and artificial intelligence.asahi.com · Japan
SCI & TECHAug 26China's YMTC sets sights on Samsung, SK Hynix in race for NAND leadership - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 26Writing the rulebook? China to steer world’s first solid-state battery standardsA Chinese-proposed international standard for automotive solid-state batteries has been approved as a new work item by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) – marking the first of its kind for the advanced power systems and the nation’s latest effort to shape rules in emerging industries. Led by China, with input from technical experts in France, Japan, South Korea and other countries, the proposal outlined application guidelines, items and conditions for testing rechargeable...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 26China rushes to develop Moderna-style cancer vaccines amid market frenzyA group of Hong Kong-listed biotechnology companies have seen their stock prices surge in the wake of Moderna’s breakthrough cancer vaccine trial, as the Chinese companies push forward with similar vaccine programmes. The companies – from Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals to Li Ka-shing-backed CK Life Sciences – already have a slew of cancer vaccines in development, which could have a large potential market given that nearly 2.6 million people die from cancer in China alone each year. “China is...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 26Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to the growing impact of AI on jobsWorkers in China are concerned about job displacement as they adapt to the increasing influence of AI on the workforce. This reflects a significant societal challenge as technological advancements transform employment.japantoday.com · Japan
SCI & TECHAug 25How Has The U . S .- Versus - China Quantum Rivalry Changed Since 2019 ? The US-China quantum rivalry has evolved since 2019. This indicates ongoing strategic competition in an advanced technological field.forbes.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 25The U.S. Can’t Catch Up to China’s Robots by Banning ThemRather than learn from its rival, Washington is trying to shut the door.Foreign Policy
SCI & TECHAug 25A Chinese humanoid robot sets a new 100 - meter sprint record at Beijing GamesA Chinese humanoid robot has established a new record for the 100-meter sprint during the Beijing Games. This highlights an advancement in robotics and artificial intelligence capabilities.wral.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 25Chinese robot Tiangong clocks sub-9-second 100 metres in BeijingChinese robot seven-tenths of a ⁠second faster than the 9.58-second men's world record set by ​Usain Bolt in 100m.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHAug 25China sends archaeologists to South America to trace ancestral links for the first timeChinese archaeologists are heading to South America for the first field project on the continent in search of ancestral bonds between ancient Chinese and native American civilisations. Under an agreement signed by national research institutions from the two countries in Supe, Peru on Friday, archaeologists from China will soon start working with their Peruvian counterparts in the Caral archaeological zone – home to the oldest known urban centre in the Americas. The joint archaeological team will...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 25US building twice as much gas - fired capacity as China in AI boom , analysis findsAn analysis indicates that the U.S. is constructing significantly more gas-fired energy capacity than China. This increase is attributed to the current boom in artificial intelligence development.yahoo.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 25Cool Japan: Human fridge chills workers in extreme heatFeeling dizzy and unwell after cycling to work in Japan's punishing summer heat, warehouse worker Isao Tabuchi headed for his company's newest acquisition: a refrigerator for humans. The…Japan Today
SCI & TECHAug 25China’s new traffic safety law set to clarify liability for fully automated carsBeijing could soon hold carmakers legally responsible for traffic violations when autonomous driving systems are in use, marking an important step towards clearing regulatory hurdles to wider commercialisation. The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, is set to review an amended Road Traffic Safety Law on Tuesday. For the first time, the document was set to include a dedicated chapter on governing autonomous vehicles and advanced driving systems,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 25Debate star and physicist Guo Yanliang leaves a top European quantum lab for ChinaGuo Yanliang, a champion debater who honed his argumentation skills in international contests and on online variety shows, has left one of Europe’s top quantum laboratories to set up his own research group in Beijing. Guo, 33, says he sees scientific research as a debate between different opinions, which made him more compatible with China than Europe. This year, he returned to China to take a position as associate professor at Renmin University of China where he is building an ultracold atom...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 25Cool Japan : Human fridge chills workers in extreme heatbssnews.net · Bangladesh
SCI & TECHAug 25Hong Kong to revamp senior secondary science and maths curriculum from 2029-30Hong Kong’s education authorities will revamp the senior secondary school science and extended maths curriculum by providing additional syllabus options from the 2029-30 academic year in a bid to attract more students and nurture talent in the field. The Education Bureau also said it had asked schools to actively encourage students interested in science and mathematics to take two or more science subjects to create a synergistic effect. The bureau said in a circular to schools on Monday that the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 25China answer to FJ landCrusier confirmedChina has confirmed the production of a new vehicle model, which is positioned as a competitor to the FJ Land Cruiser.canberratimes.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 24Technology: crowds flock to Beijing for robot gamesSprinting and high jump were among the sports attempted by robots at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. Some have even broken world records, including Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint world record.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 24Meet Dai Zheng, the space veteran betting on China’s reusable rocket revolutionTen years ago, Dai Zheng made a career-defining gamble: he left his secure, prestigious engineering post in China’s state space programme to join an unproven private start-up. On August 19, that risk paid off when a rocket booster returned from orbit and landed upright for the first time in Chinese commercial space history. For Dai, now chief commander of the Zhuque-3 missions at LandSpace, the successful touchdown marked both a major personal milestone and a critical leap forward in China’s...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 24China’s advanced chip supply to surge by 2035 despite equipment bottlenecks, Goldman saysChina is on track to dramatically slash its deficit in advanced chips over the next decade as domestic foundries rapidly scale up production, though the weak link of lithography threatens to keep full semiconductor independence out of reach, according to US investment bank Goldman Sachs. The supply of wafers made using 7-nanometre and below advanced processes is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 46 per cent between 2025 and 2035, far outpacing the 17 per cent growth expected in...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 24China boosts coal’s economic value 700% after turning it to liquids: reportThe world’s largest coal-to-liquids plant is turning coal into oil products that can power rockets and serve as machine lubricants while boosting its value sevenfold, according to a Chinese newspaper. The production line, built by China Energy Group Ningxia Coal Industry Co Ltd, began full operations in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region last month and processed 24 million tonnes of coal in 2025 – a quarter of the region’s total annual output, according to a report published by...South China Morning Post