An AI-powered autonomous agricultural robot is demonstrated in Kashgar, China's Xinjiang. Equipped with a wide spray boom and large tank, the machine handles seeding, weeding and spraying in local cotton fields.
2026-08-12 15:58:15
Chinese researchers have developed a new high-energy lithium primary battery that can deliver both long-lasting energy and strong bursts of power while maintaining stable performance at temperatures as low as -40 C, Science and Technology Daily reported on Monday.
2026-08-11 09:40:29
Typhoon Peilou, the 16th typhoon of the year, formed in the western North Pacific on Sunday afternoon, creating a rare situation in which three typhoons – Dolphin, Chan-hom and Peilou – were active simultaneously, weather.com.cn reported on Sunday. Typhoon Peilou formed at a tropical storm level. At 2 pm, the typhoon’s center was located over the western North Pacific, about 740 kilometers north-northwest of Saipan, Guam, packing winds of up to 65 kilometers per hour near its center, China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Sunday.
2026-08-10 08:55:17
My most recent visit to China in July was not my first visit, which dates back to 2009, followed by many subsequent visits. Yet, every time I visit China, I feel that I still need more visits and deeper engagement to gain a better understanding of the country -- not only from an academic perspective, given my specialization in Chinese affairs, but also in terms of understanding the Chinese people, their way of life, culture, and traditions, and how these are linked to the country's public policies. I also seek to understand how these factors have served as a driving force for China's development and how they have contributed to improving perceptions of China.
2026-08-10 00:06:34
China's zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with diplomatic ties goes beyond its commercial significance and demonstrates China's longstanding commitment to shared development, more inclusive economic globalization, and cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, a Nigerien expert has said.
2026-08-09 23:57:49
