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Indonesian YouTuber sells chickens via livestream while Azerbaijani journalist tests exoskeleton technology. Both moments reveal how one Chinese city is connecting innovation with rural opportunity.
International journalists visiting rural China witnessed a remarkable fusion: ecological restoration bringing back 700 species while creating jobs, and tech labs developing exoskeletons that moved a reporter to tears. Hangzhou is proving innovation can serve both profit and people.
A stunning new skyscraper in Hangzhou, China transforms how people experience vertical living through its bold geometric design. The 106-meter tower creates outdoor terraces at every angle, proving high-rises can offer fresh air and open space.
Alibaba founder Jack Ma met with dozens of teachers in Hangzhou to reimagine education for the AI age. His vision? Less memorization, more imagination.
A Hangzhou photographer is racing to capture the last elephant slides scattered across China before they disappear. These beloved playground relics from the 1950s once filled parks and neighborhoods, but fewer than 200 remain today.
A small-town entrepreneur who started building robot dogs in a 20-square-meter garage office just became China's fastest tech company to reach public markets. Unitree Robotics went from prototype to $42 billion valuation in a decade, proving that world-class innovation doesn't need fancy credentials.
Zhou Quanhu spent 47 years capturing life's biggest moments for others. Facing late-stage lung cancer, the beloved Chinese photographer decided to celebrate his own life while he still could.
A Chinese court has set a groundbreaking precedent that shields AI developers from automatic liability when their systems generate false information. The ruling requires users to prove both fault and actual harm, balancing consumer protection with innovation.
A Chinese electric vehicle company pushed a software fix to a car on Germany's Autobahn within minutes of receiving a bug report. The same repair would take European carmakers weeks to complete.
A Chinese court just made it illegal for companies to lay off employees simply to replace them with artificial intelligence. The ruling protects workers from bearing the cost of corporate automation decisions.
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Sumit Antil just launched a javelin 74.82 meters, shattering his own world record in the F64 category. The Indian athlete's jaw-dropping throw in Bengaluru proves he's not done making history.
A Chinese court just set a powerful precedent protecting workers from being replaced by artificial intelligence. The ruling says companies can't legally fire employees simply because AI can now do their jobs.
After a devastating shoulder injury forced her out of the Paris Olympics vault final, Korea's first female Olympic gymnastics medalist is making her comeback at the 2026 Asian Games. Yeo Seo-jeong won the national team selection and is aiming for gold after an eight-year absence from the competition.
A young physicist who designed a revolutionary copper-free superconductor has moved from Singapore to China's Zhejiang University. His breakthrough material enables high-temperature superconductivity, a major leap for energy and technology.
Unitree Robotics delivered more than 5,500 walking humanoid robots in 2025, outpacing American competitors by over 35 times. The milestone signals rapid progress in making advanced robotics accessible and affordable worldwide.
Three newcomers, including two teenagers, join Canada's women's goalball team as they head to the world championship with Paralympic dreams on the line. The top two teams in China will punch their tickets to the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Singapore is proving that smart governance doesn't mean using every available technology. The nation is drawing clear lines on surveillance tools, prioritizing citizen privacy while still keeping communities safe.
India just landed one of the most decorated compound archers in history as their new coach. Dave Cousins will lead the team as compound archery makes its Olympic debut in 2028.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong just launched the city's first lab dedicated to building robots that can see, think, and move in the real world. With 24 tech partners backing the effort, the lab aims to train talent and develop humanoid robots over the next five years.
A Malaysian physicist just became a principal investigator at one of China's top universities at age 28, years ahead of the usual timeline. His breakthrough discovery in superconductivity is opening doors that typically stay closed until mid-career.
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