Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi opted against visiting the controversial Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, apparently to prioritize diplomatic relations with China and South Korea. While she avoided the site, she did not offer an apology for wartime atrocities, instead focusing her address on Japan’s postwar contributions … Read more
An exhibition titled “Heavenly Questions: The Cosmological Vision of Chinese Civilization” at the Anhui Museum in Hefei has drawn approximately 350,000 visitors since launching in July, according to Xinhua. The showcase brings together nearly 300 artifacts from 48 institutions to present China’s historical understanding of the universe through jade cosmograms, celestial star charts, and bronze … Read more
The successful Aug. 5 launch of a Smart Dragon-3 carrier rocket carrying two AI hyperspectral satellites from the Yellow Sea underscores China’s expanding maritime space operations, according to state media reports. This mission marks the 27th sea-based launch from the Haiyang Oriental Spaceport in Shandong Province since 2019, following a recent string of offshore milestones … Read more
Unitree Robotics is set to become the first humanoid robot manufacturer to list on China’s mainland, raising $900 million at a $9 billion valuation. The Hangzhou-based company priced its IPO at 150.8 yuan ($22.4) per share on the Shanghai STAR market. While the firm has seen record retail demand, investors and analysts remain divided on … Read more
Type 054B Frigate Receives Expanded Missile Capacity The latest hull of the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s Type 054B guided-missile frigate, currently being outfitted at the Hudong Zhonghua shipyard, features a redesigned bow layout. Satellite images taken by US intelligence company Vantor show a six-unit structure of what appears to be an eight-cell VLS system. This … Read more
Dr. Kwong Kwok-hung, a respected surgeon and former president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong Medical Alumni Association, died in an accident in Indonesia on July 31, according to community statements and alumni records. His death prompted tributes from the medical community, former classmates, and patients who remembered his professional service and patient care. … Read more
Chinese researchers at the Purple Mountain Observatory identified widespread corrugated structures in the Milky Way for the first time, offering fresh observational evidence to understand the galaxy’s three-dimensional architecture and dynamic evolution, according to a study published Aug. 7 in Nature Astronomy. Mapping the Milky Ways Warp Structure The Milky Way resembles a warped record, … Read more
China will implement stricter exit and entry regulations starting September 15, 2026, introducing tightened controls on technology-related departures, rigorous visa screening, and a mandatory registration system for immigration intermediaries, according to official State Council documents published on July 31, 2026. Stricter Exit Controls and Expanded Travel Bans for Chinese Citizens Premier Li Qiang signed State … Read more
According to Getty Images News correspondent Cheng Xin, Tencent Holdings Ltd. posted second-quarter revenue of 204.78 billion Chinese yuan ($30.36 billion), beating LSEG analyst estimates of 202.17 billion yuan. The Chinese tech giant’s performance was driven by an acceleration in its domestic gaming unit and AI-driven advertising, though core net profit missed expectations at 56 … Read more
Educators from Cambodia are adopting localized STEM teaching strategies after participating in the 2026 China-ASEAN STEM Teacher Training Program. Held from July 30 to Aug 6, the initiative—hosted by Qiannan Normal University for Nationalities—integrated AI-focused curriculum design with field research in Guizhou province, helping teachers transform local infrastructure and cultural landmarks into classroom learning modules, … Read more