
The UNESCO has approved a resolution to include the centenary commemoration of Chinese medical scientist Gu Fangzhou among its official series of international memorial events at its 43rd General Assembly.
China's polar icebreaker Xuelong, currently on the country's 42nd Antarctic scientific expedition, set sail for Lyttelton Port in New Zealand on Saturday after completing its tasks at Qinling Station.

Researchers have identified a method to surpass the plasma density limit in experiments with the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), known as the "artificial sun," providing a crucial physical basis for high-density operation in magnetic confinement fusion devices.
An AS700 airship hovers over the tarmac at an airport in Jingmen, Hubei province, on Tuesday.The AS700, the largest airship China has developed, received its production certificate on Tuesday from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, paving the way for its delivery.

China has set a global record by accelerating a ton-scale test vehicle to 700 kilometers per hour in just two seconds, marking the fastest performance of a superconducting electrodynamic suspension system to date and signaling a major advancement in ultra-high-speed transportation research.

The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday dispatched bomber task forces to conduct far-seas combat readiness patrols to the east of the Taiwan Island, focusing on subjects of long-distance raid and joint precision strike, said Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command.
China has begun piloting Level 3 autonomous vehicles on public roads, marking a stride forward in intelligent mobility. But hurdles over liability, infrastructure and commercial rollout remain to be resolved for widespread deployment, said analysts.

China launched a new geostationary meteorological satellite on Saturday, aiming to boost the country's ability to monitor extreme weather events and high-impact climate systems with greater precision, according to China Meteorological Administration.

10 big things about China you should not miss (Dec. 21- Dec.27)

For New Zealand kiwifruit scientist Sarah Pilkington, getting access to research material in China has been one of the highlights of her work.

China, Myanmar and Thailand have jointly launched a new round of crackdown on cross-border gambling and telecom fraud, repatriating 952 Chinese nationals suspected of telecom fraud back to China and demolishing 494 buildings linked to gambling and scam crimes in Myanmar's KK Park, authorities said.
"By promoting deeper integration between industry, academia, research and application, we aim to support independent innovation in national defense science and technology." The vehicle reaches the end of the test track.
Chinese agronomist Hu Yuefang explains the growth of rice to local farmers at the China Hybrid Rice High-Yield Demonstration Base near Antananarivo, Madagascar, March 25, 2025.

China has set a world record in superconducting electric magnetic levitation propulsion after researchers accelerated a ton-scale test vehicle to 700 km/h (435 mph) in two seconds during a recent experiment.

China's three deep-sea manned submersibles have completed 1,746 dives to date, the Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering under the Chinese Academy of Sciences said on Wednesday.

China's first license plate for Level-3 autonomous driving was granted recently to China Changan Auto Group, a car manufacturer based in Southwest China's Chongqing, marking a landmark development for the country's automotive sector.

The latest radioactive water leak incident once again exposed serious deficiencies in the operation, maintenance and safety supervision of Japan's nuclear facilities, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Wednesday.

Nvidia has hired the leadership of a promising AI chip startup, a statement said Wednesday, as the artificial intelligence giant expands its tech empire.

Cross-border research
Chinese consumers have shown great enthusiasm toward artificial intelligence technology as the swift spread of AI is reshaping both lifestyles and relationships, largely by removing barriers to accessing information, according to a report from global consultancy Accenture.

Artificial intelligence-powered glasses will experience rapid growth next year as the fast-evolving smart wearable devices become a key gateway for next-generation human-machine interaction and inject new vitality into the global consumer electronics market, experts said.

Chinese humanoid robots drew widespread attention after six machines developed by Unitree Robotics performed as backup dancers at a concert by pop star Wang Leehom in Chengdu, executing high-difficulty flips.

China's first animated film produced entirely through artificial intelligence-generated content (AIGC), "The Reunion Journey," was given a test screening in Beijing on Saturday.
A patient suffering from tetraplegia steered a smart wheelchair through the neighborhood with only his thoughts and directed a robotic dog to fetch a food delivery.

The successful adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) hinges more on a supportive ecosystem than on the technology alone, according to a report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

Hainan Free Trade Port on Sunday launched its first operational seventh-freedom air route, a milestone in opening up the island's aviation sector.
Chinese archaeologists have uncovered a significant Paleolithic site at an unprecedented altitude on the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, offering fresh insights into early human migration and adaptability, according to the Sichuan Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration.

A Shanghai-produced micro drama series titled Ling Tan (Adventure of a Ghost) has drawn widespread attention, with its views across multiple online video platforms quickly surpassing 10 million views.
Michaela Benthaus, a German aerospace and mechatronics engineer at the European Space Agency, on Blue Origin New Shepard NS-37, December 20, 2025."After my accident, I really, really figured out how inaccessible our world still is" for people with disabilities, she said in a video released by the company.
Li said AI is increasingly being embedded in terminal devices, intelligent production lines and product research and development, and will bolster the development of China's high-tech manufacturing sector.
京公网安备 11010202009201号] [京ICP备05004340号-1]