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New finds push sea salt history in China to 4,800 years ago
New finds push sea salt history in China to 4,800 years ago
US ex-official's 6G spectrum alert reveals Washington's 'strategic anxiety' as China's early wireless buildup strengthens AI edge: analysts A recent warning by a former US official that Washington risks falling behind China in next-generation wireless spectrum reflects growing anxiety in US strategic circles, as the AI race increasingly hinges on advanced wireless infrastructure, an area where China has built an early lead through long-term planning and systematic investment, Chinese analysts said on Sunday.
Summer Davos closes in Dalian, highlighting China's role in scaling up innovation The 2026 Summer Davos forum drew to a close on Thursday in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian, highlighting that innovation matters more than ever in an age of accelerating technological change and rising uncertainty, with China playing a pivotal role.
China releases draft regulation on micro-drama development, establishing clearer rules for classification and content review: NRTA China's National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) on Wednesday released a draft regulation on the development and management of micro-dramas, opening it to public consultation. The draft aims to further promote the flourishing of micro-dramas, strengthen "new mass literary and artistic creation" under internet conditions, and guide the sector toward healthy and orderly development, CCTV News reported. The report shows that a key focus of the draft is on establishing clearer rules around classification, content review, and distribution approval for the sector.
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Shenzhou-23 crew conducts space science experiments, enjoys baked pumpkin after one month in orbit
Shenzhou-23 crew conducts space science experiments, enjoys baked pumpkin after one month in orbit
After spending one month aboard China's Tiangong space station, the Shenzhou-23 crew has continued a range of space science experiments, including collecting ultrasound data from different parts of their bodies, while also enjoying freshly baked pumpkin in orbit, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
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Minor cases on drug abuse drop by 32 pct in 2025; adolescents emerge as key group for vigilance against addictive substances: SPC officials
Minor cases on drug abuse drop by 32 pct in 2025; adolescents emerge as key group for vigilance against addictive substances: SPC officials
Ahead of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) and Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) said on Thursday that the country's drug-related crime situation has continued to improve in recent years, with adolescents emerging as the primary group for prevention and vigilance against new drugs and non-scheduled addictive substances.
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Chinese scientists unveil first 3D spatial single-cell atlas of lamprey brain, revealing 500-million-year-old secrets of vertebrate brain evolution
Chinese scientists unveil first 3D spatial single-cell atlas of lamprey brain, revealing 500-million-year-old secrets of vertebrate brain evolution
Chinese scientists have recently constructed the first three-dimensional spatial single-cell atlas of the lamprey whole brain, which is equivalent to drawing a detailed spatial "map" of the brain. Using this map, the researchers reconstructed some ancestral features of the vertebrate brain and revealed important innovations in neurons and brain structures during the approximately 500-million-year evolutionary process, the Global Times has learned from the research team from the Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
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China, Russia conduct 11th joint strategic air patrol; expert says drill shows systematic deployment and high combat readiness
China, Russia conduct 11th joint strategic air patrol; expert says drill shows systematic deployment and high combat readiness
Regarding the 11th China-Russia joint strategic air patrol announced by China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Saturday, a Chinese military expert told the Global Times that this year's joint patrol was marked by two key features — systematic deployment integrating bombers, fighter escorts, electronic warfare aircraft and aerial refueling, and high combat readiness.
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Japanese businesses flock to supply chain expo in Beijing
Japanese businesses flock to supply chain expo in Beijing
A total of 10 Japanese business chambers are attending the ongoing 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, demonstrating that they continue to attach great importance to the Chinese market, the Global Times learned from the organizer and several Japanese chamber representatives on Thursday.
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African countries zoom into CISCE to explore cooperation opportunity
African countries zoom into CISCE to explore cooperation opportunity
Coffee beans, ceramics, leather goods, handmade artworks... Stepping into the African countries' booths at the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), visitors are greeted by a vibrant array of distinctly African products from countries including Angola, Ethiopia, Côte d'Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Ghana.
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New finds push sea salt history in China to 4,800 years ago Four major archaeological discoveries have filled critical gaps in the understanding of ancient salt production in China, revealing how this essential strategic resource was extracted and processed from the late Neolithic period to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911), officials from the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) announced on Thursday.