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A Chinese company just launched a balloon-supported wind farm that floats two kilometers above ground, tapping into stronger, steadier winds than traditional turbines. The prototype is already feeding clean electricity into the grid.
Nearly a quarter million travelers crossed between China and Vietnam during the nine-day Spring Festival, marking a surge in cultural tourism. The boom is creating jobs and strengthening ties between neighboring communities.
A remote mountain village in China developed a poverty-fighting strategy so effective it helped nearly 99 million people escape poverty and now inspires communities worldwide. Shibadong Village went from isolated and struggling to a thriving model that's changing lives across continents.
A small village in central China that beat extreme poverty is now sharing its strategies with struggling communities around the globe. Shibadong Village's transformation offers a blueprint for rural development that crosses borders.
Malaysian farmers are now getting up to four rice harvests per year instead of two, thanks to a Chinese agricultural technique that regrows crops from the same roots. The innovation is slashing costs while boosting food security across tropical farmland.
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America is doubling down on space exploration with plans to keep the International Space Station flying until 2032 and build a permanent base on the moon. The moves aim to maintain U.S. leadership in space as competition with China heats up.
Hong Kong is launching China's first national innovation center outside the mainland, signaling a major shift in the city's role as a tech powerhouse. The move comes with new AI literacy programs and a cutting-edge chip technology alliance.
Once down to just 1,100 individuals in the wild, giant pandas have climbed back to nearly 1,900 thanks to decades of science-backed conservation. The recovery offers a roadmap for protecting endangered species worldwide.
China just crossed a historic threshold: more than half of its power generation capacity now comes from clean energy sources, driven by a decade of massive solar and wind investment. The world's largest carbon emitter is leading the global renewable revolution while racing to meet soaring electricity demand.
A 24-year-old construction worker in China is sharing her daily reality on social media and finding an unexpected family. Liu Yan's authentic posts about life as a female rodbuster have created a supportive community of 145,000 followers who make her feel less alone.
Hefei, China just deployed humanoid assistants, four-legged robots, and drones to help passengers and inspect trains during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. It's the country's first full-space robot cluster for public transit, designed to support staff and make metro travel safer.
A groundbreaking trial in rural China slashed unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions from 71% to 26% using simple digital prompts and peer support. The intervention could offer a blueprint for fighting drug resistance worldwide.
Saudi Arabia has achieved the world's largest improvement in women's empowerment frameworks and leads the Middle East in gender equality progress, according to the World Bank's latest report. The Kingdom now outperforms major economies including the US and China in supporting women's advancement.
China has contributed nearly half of all new forest growth worldwide over the past 35 years, according to a new UN report. The nation's massive reforestation effort is reshaping the global fight against climate change.
Chinese manufacturer JinkoSolar just achieved a world record 26.66% efficiency for industrial-scale solar cells, bringing cheaper clean energy closer to reality. The breakthrough could help solar power become even more affordable for homes and businesses worldwide.
After lifting 100 million people from extreme poverty, China has prevented 7 million from falling back through targeted household support and job programs. Village-by-village monitoring and customized aid are creating lasting safety nets in rural communities.
Chinese scientists just shattered the efficiency record for industrial solar panels, reaching 26.66% conversion rate. This breakthrough brings mass-produced solar cells within striking distance of their theoretical maximum.
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.
China just started building the world's largest hydropower project in Tibet, a $174 billion dam that will generate enough clean electricity for 300 million people annually. It's part of a bold new energy plan combining climate action with energy security.
Chinese automaker Changan will begin testing revolutionary solid-state batteries this year that could power electric vehicles for nearly 1,000 miles on a single charge. Mass production is expected by 2027, potentially transforming how far EVs can travel.
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