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China's Best-Selling EV Gets Better, Stays Under $10K
Innovation2d ago

China's Best-Selling EV Gets Better, Stays Under $10K

The Geely Xingyuan just got a major upgrade with longer range and new tech features while keeping its price tag under $10,000. China's top-selling electric car is proving that going green doesn't have to empty your wallet.

Electrek2 min read
China's AI Cuts Drug Discovery From Years to Seconds
Innovation3d ago

China's AI Cuts Drug Discovery From Years to Seconds

Chinese scientists unveiled a supercomputer platform that screens millions of drug compounds a million times faster than previous technology. The breakthrough could revolutionize how we find treatments for cancer, rare diseases, and emerging pandemics.

South China Morning Post2 min read
China Tests Wireless Power Beam to Multiple Moving Targets
InnovationMay 23

China Tests Wireless Power Beam to Multiple Moving Targets

Chinese scientists successfully beamed 1,180 watts of power over 100 meters to multiple moving targets at once, a major step toward space-based solar energy. The breakthrough could one day power satellites, drones, and remote locations without cables or batteries.

Google: solar power breakthrough2 min read
China's Humanoid Robots Heading to Singapore in 2026
InnovationMay 22

China's Humanoid Robots Heading to Singapore in 2026

Advanced AI-powered robots that can pour tea and perform health checks are coming to Singapore as Chinese robotics firms plan major expansion into the city-state. Eight companies will launch large-scale trials at Punggol Digital District later this year.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
China Beams Power to Moving Drone From 30 Meters Away
Planet WinsMay 21

China Beams Power to Moving Drone From 30 Meters Away

Chinese scientists wirelessly transmitted over 1,000 watts of electricity to multiple moving targets at once, including a flying drone. The breakthrough brings space-based solar power stations one step closer to reality.

Google: solar power breakthrough3 min read
China Beams 1,180 Watts of Power Wirelessly From 100 Meters
InnovationMay 20

China Beams 1,180 Watts of Power Wirelessly From 100 Meters

Chinese scientists just successfully transmitted over 1,000 watts of power through the air without wires, bringing us closer to solar farms in space that could beam clean energy to Earth 24/7. The breakthrough could one day end our dependence on weather and nighttime for solar power.

PV Magazine3 min read
China Beams Power to Moving Targets in Space Solar Leap
Planet WinsMay 20

China Beams Power to Moving Targets in Space Solar Leap

Chinese researchers can now wirelessly beam kilowatt-level energy to multiple moving targets at once, marking a major milestone toward orbiting solar power stations. This breakthrough could one day deliver clean energy from space directly to Earth.

Google News - Tech Breakthrough2 min read
China's Flying Turbines Tap Wind Power 6,500 Feet Up
InnovationMay 19

China's Flying Turbines Tap Wind Power 6,500 Feet Up

China just launched the world's first megawatt-scale flying wind turbine that hovers 6,500 feet high to capture stronger, steadier winds than ground turbines can reach. The helium-filled system could unlock clean energy in places conventional turbines can't go.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
China Beams Power 100 Meters to Moving Targets Wirelessly
InnovationMay 19

China Beams Power 100 Meters to Moving Targets Wirelessly

Chinese scientists just successfully beamed 1,180 watts of power wirelessly to multiple moving targets over 100 meters, bringing orbital solar power stations closer to reality. The breakthrough could one day deliver clean energy from space directly to Earth.

Google: solar power breakthrough3 min read
China Beams 1,180 Watts Wirelessly Over 100 Meters in Space
InnovationMay 19

China Beams 1,180 Watts Wirelessly Over 100 Meters in Space

Chinese scientists just wirelessly transmitted over a kilowatt of power across a football field, bringing us closer to solar power stations in space. The breakthrough could one day power satellites without bulky solar panels.

Google: solar power breakthrough3 min read
China's XPeng Produces First Mass-Market Robotaxi
VideosMay 18

China's XPeng Produces First Mass-Market Robotaxi

A Chinese automaker just rolled out the world's first mass-produced robotaxi built entirely in-house, marking a major milestone in the race toward self-driving transportation. XPeng's new vehicle runs on pure camera vision without expensive sensors, potentially making autonomous rides more affordable for everyone.

Electrek3 min read
China Tests Space Solar Power 'Charging Station' for Satellites
InnovationMay 18

China Tests Space Solar Power 'Charging Station' for Satellites

China's "Chasing the Sun" project just proved it can wirelessly beam power to moving targets on Earth, bringing us closer to orbital charging stations that could transform how satellites get energy. Instead of relying on bulky solar panels, future satellites might simply plug into space-based power hubs. #

Google: solar power breakthrough2 min read
Chinese E-Scooters Surge 70% as Oil Crisis Shifts Riders
Planet WinsMay 18

Chinese E-Scooters Surge 70% as Oil Crisis Shifts Riders

Rising fuel prices from the Iran conflict are driving massive growth for electric scooter makers, with China's Yadea seeing overseas sales jump 70% this year. The shift marks a turning point in how the world moves, proving clean transportation becomes irresistible when gas prices soar.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Half a Million People Explore China's Science Facilities
InnovationMay 17

Half a Million People Explore China's Science Facilities

Nearly 500,000 people got hands-on access to cutting-edge research labs and major scientific facilities across China during a massive public science event. Top scientists made complex discoveries accessible to everyday citizens during the weekend celebration.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
China's MG4 Hits 100,000 Units in 8 Months
InnovationMay 17

China's MG4 Hits 100,000 Units in 8 Months

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.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
KFC and McDonald's Add EV Charging to Drive-Throughs in China
InnovationMay 10

KFC and McDonald's Add EV Charging to Drive-Throughs in China

Fast-food giants KFC and McDonald's are transforming drive-throughs across China with EV charging stations and smart ordering systems that get customers fed and charged in under 10 minutes. The innovation combines two growing needs as China's 44 million electric vehicle owners seek faster, more convenient ways to eat and power up on the go.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
China Women's Hackathon Turns Sexism Into Smart Glasses
InnovationMay 8

China Women's Hackathon Turns Sexism Into Smart Glasses

At China's first women-focused hackathon series, female coders are creating products that solve problems often overlooked by male-dominated tech. One team built smart glasses that detect sexist comments and suggest responses in real time.

Sixth Tone3 min read
Electric Trucks in China Now Cost Less Than US Pickups
VideosMay 7

Electric Trucks in China Now Cost Less Than US Pickups

Chinese electric delivery trucks are selling for as low as $12,500, making them cheaper than most scooters and instantly profitable for businesses. The pricing is flipping the entire commercial vehicle market on its head.

CleanTechnica3 min read
China Powers Data Centers with 500 MW Solar Farm
Planet WinsMay 5

China Powers Data Centers with 500 MW Solar Farm

A massive solar farm in China now directly powers data centers through dedicated transmission lines, cutting out the middleman grid entirely. It's the first real-world test of whether desert renewable energy can fuel the internet's growing demands.

PV Magazine3 min read
Shenzhen Formalizes 'Last-Mile' Delivery Jobs for Older Women
SolutionsApr 29

Shenzhen Formalizes 'Last-Mile' Delivery Jobs for Older Women

Shenzhen is turning informal delivery work into protected jobs with insurance, stable pay, and order tracking. The pilot program has doubled incomes for dozens of older women while ending workplace conflicts.

Sixth Tone3 min read

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