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Universal Display Corporation just launched a new technology center in Chengdu, China, bringing cutting-edge OLED research and support closer to the world's largest electronics market. The state-of-the-art facility will help accelerate the next generation of display innovation.
When a hot air balloon ride malfunctioned at a Chengdu shopping mall, a firefighter descended from above to rescue a young boy dangling mid-air. The dramatic rope rescue ended safely, with the child unharmed and onlookers applauding the first responder's quick action.
Kacper Majchrzak didn't expect to swim that fast in a 3-metre deep pool. But the Polish athlete shattered a world record at The World Games in Chengdu, bringing home gold and silver medals for his country.
China's leading aircraft maker just tripled funding for an airline to expand its domestically built C909 jet across Asia and Russia. The bold move signals growing confidence in competing with Boeing and Airbus on the global stage.
A deer species that vanished from China's wild decades ago is making a comeback through careful breeding programs. Scientists are now preparing these animals to return to nature after generations in captivity.
A record-breaking 1.52 billion domestic trips are expected across China this May Day holiday, driven by families hitting the road for concerts, cultural events, and multi-city adventures. With students getting extended spring breaks and travel bookings up 20%, this could become the busiest holiday on record for Chinese tourism.
China just announced an ambitious 2026 space agenda that includes crewed flights, reusable rocket tests, and joint missions with countries across four continents. The program highlights a growing model of space cooperation that extends beyond traditional partnerships to include developing nations in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
The electric Polestar 3 SUV is moving all production to South Carolina, ending manufacturing in China and creating a bigger manufacturing footprint in the US. The shift comes as Polestar's sales jumped 34% last year.
Construction workers in China accidentally uncovered one of the largest dinosaurs ever discovered. The 147-million-year-old giant is rewriting what scientists thought they knew about dinosaur distribution across ancient Earth.
Scientists just identified a new tree viper that's been hiding in plain sight for decades in western China. The Huaxi green viper fooled researchers for years because it looks almost identical to another species.
Two giant pandas are headed to Zoo Atlanta, rekindling a conservation partnership that brings together communities across the Pacific. The return marks a hopeful shift after diplomatic tensions paused exchanges between the nations.
Two giant pandas born in Tokyo's Ueno Zoo returned safely to China this week, completing a heartwarming chapter of friendship between two nations. Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrived in Sichuan province to emotional farewells from Japanese fans who watched them grow up.
Victoria Chávez won the 2025 World Games Athlete of the Year after her last-second touchdown secured Mexico's second straight gold medal. The 24-year-old from Chihuahua beat out 30 global athletes in a fan vote, just months after recovering from a serious knee injury.
As caregivers traveled home for Chinese New Year, nearly 400 facilities in Shanghai opened their doors to provide short-term eldercare services. Cities across China are responding to growing demand with affordable programs that keep seniors safe while families celebrate.
Scientists have discovered a brand new species of pit viper in the misty forests of Tibet's eastern Himalayas—a snake that was hiding in plain sight all along. The find reveals how much biodiversity remains undiscovered in one of Earth's most mysterious regions. ---
China and Finland are strengthening their 75-year partnership with new green technology initiatives. The collaboration tackles climate change through clean energy innovations and startup exchanges.
During China's Spring Festival, bus drivers across the country transformed their routes into theatrical experiences, dressing as historical emperors and literary legends. The creative solution helped struggling transit systems attract riders while celebrating Chinese culture.
A new data center in Beijing is teaching robots to wash fruit, change diapers, and stock shelves by having them practice 500 times per task. The innovation is slashing training costs by over 50% for small robotics companies across China.
China is stepping up global space collaboration in 2026, with new satellites launching through partnerships spanning three continents. The decades-long cooperation shows how nations can advance science together while sharing the benefits of space technology.
A new electric vehicle with safer battery technology just proved cutting-edge EVs can reach everyday drivers fast. China's MG4 reached 100,000 units in eight months at prices starting under $15,000.
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