US firms' growing adoption highlights rising competitiveness of Chinese AI models: experts
US companies are reportedly increasingly adopting Chinese-built artificial intelligence (AI) models as they expand AI-powered tools and products. The trend might be driven primarily by cost-performance advantages rather than a simple shift in preference, highlighting the rising global competitiveness of Chinese AI models, Chinese experts said.
China completes world's largest fusion magnet, clearing key hurdle for 'artificial sun'
China's "artificial sun" program has cleared one of its toughest engineering hurdles, with two fully domestically developed superconducting magnets, which are the core components of a fusion reactor, passing expert acceptance and full-parameter testing at the Institute of Plasma Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ASIPP). This marks a major step in the country's push to turn controlled nuclear fusion from laboratory science into a working energy source.
Shandong unveils Implementation Opinions on Data-driven AI Innovation
The Shandong Provincial Big Data Bureau has drafted the Implementation Opinions on Innovation and Development of Data-driven Artificial Intelligence, aiming to fully leverage data's foundational resource role and innovation-driving capacity to boost AI development and accelerate the province's digital transformation.
Super Typhoon Bavi enters China's 48-hour warning zone; level IV emergency response activated for coastal provinces
Following Maysak, Super Typhoon Bavi, which formed on July 2, is set to enter China's 48-hour typhoon warning zone on Wednesday. As the massive typhoon - characterized by its enormous size and wide-ranging wind and rain impacts - approaches, China's National Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters activated a Level IV emergency response for flood and typhoon prevention in East China's Zhejiang and Fujian provinces.
‘Taiwan independence’ separatist forces' acts of splitting the nation will be firmly punished: mainland spokesperson on DPP’s smear of the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law
In response to Taiwan authorities' smear on the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said that Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, driven by their inherent pursuit of "Taiwan independence" and political interests, are attempting to erase and distort Taiwan compatriots' identification with the Chinese nation. Their repeated baseless attacks and smears against the law are aimed at fabricating excuses for betraying the nation, splitting the country, undermining cross-Straits relations and restricting exchanges across the Taiwan Straits.
China's Tianwen-2 reaches asteroid Kamo'oalewa, starting scientific exploration after 1 bln kilometers journey
China's Tianwen-2 probe has successfully rendezvoused with the near-Earth asteroid Kamo'oalewa, or 2016 HO3, reaching a distance of about 20 kilometers from the asteroid and officially commencing scientific exploration, the Global Times learned from the China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Monday.
'Chinese Aegis' Type 052D destroyer Kaifeng meets Russia's 'carrier killer' Varyag as crews exchange visits during Joint Sea-2026 naval exercise
Under clear skies in the port city of Qingdao in East China's Shandong Province on Wednesday, Chinese and Russian warships participating in the "Joint Sea-2026" exercise were moored side by side at the dock. The national flags of China and Russia flew alongside each other atop the ships' main masts.
UAE's Chinese-built L-15E jets debut at major US airshow; appearance showcases world-class capabilities, reflects global recognition: Chinese expert
Chinese-built L-15E advanced trainer jets made their first appearance at a major US airshow as part of the UAE's national aerobatic display team, attracting attention from international defense observers and earning high praise for their performance capabilities. A Chinese expert said the UAE bringing Chinese trainer aircraft to a US airshow highlights the aircraft's world-class performance. It also shows that the Chinese trainer aircraft is earning broad recognition and confidence from international users.
PLA Navy 83rd task force visits Ho Chi Minh City for goodwill visit; first by Chinese naval vessel to the city in 9 years
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's 83rd task force, currently on a far-sea comprehensive training and visit mission, arrived in Vietnam's southern hub Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday for a four-day goodwill visit. This marks the first visit of Chinese naval vessels to this city in nine years. A military affairs expert told the Global Times that the visit aims to enhance mutual trust and deepen practical cooperation between the Chinese and Vietnamese navies.
On July 8, the “Spending Summer Vacation in New Era Civilization Practice Station”series was held in Jinyequan Community, Qingdao, Shandong province. To enrich the holiday life of students, Qiu Na, representative inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of the Song-dynasty whisked tea was invited to demonstrate the making of Song whisked tea and share tea culture knowledge with the children.
LV vs Molly Tea case exposes modern IP’s cultural blind spot
A high-profile trademark lawsuit between French luxury giant Louis Vuitton (LV) and Chinese tea chain Molly Tea has ignited fierce cross-cutting debates over intellectual property, cultural heritage and global design exchanges across Chinese social media.