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China's Sun Yingsha became the first woman in table tennis history to win three consecutive World Cup singles titles, joining an elite club of just two players to achieve this feat. In the same tournament, Wang Chuqin claimed his first men's crown after an epic seven-game battle.
A Taiwanese artist created a massive bamboo dome for his hometown's lantern festival, and his vision for art as a bridge between cultures has already sparked romances and friendships across borders. Wang Wen-chih's installation invites strangers to connect under the warm glow of traditional craftsmanship.
A young performer in China is helping millions find peace by embodying the country's most beloved poet at a historical tourist site. Wang Haonan offers poetic wisdom as Tang dynasty icon Li Bai, creating an unexpected refuge for stressed visitors.
In a nail-biting extra end finish, China's Wang Meng and Yang Jinqiao made history by winning the first-ever Paralympic mixed doubles curling gold medal at Milano Cortina 2026. The dramatic 9-7 victory over South Korea capped off four years of dedication and marked another milestone for China's wheelchair curling dynasty.
When flames tore through Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, quick-thinking neighbors saved lives by racing door to door to wake sleeping residents. Now returning to retrieve belongings, survivors are sharing heartfelt thanks for the people who gave them a second chance.
Olympic gold medalists Shaolin Sándor Liu and Liu Shaoang traded their skates for the runway at Shanghai Fashion Week. The Chinese-Hungarian brothers walked in designer Feng Chen Wang's 10th anniversary show, marking their first time modeling.
A 10-year-old boy broke down crying when his taxi fare exceeded the $1.40 in his pocket, but the driver refused to charge him extra. The heartwarming moment went viral after surveillance footage showed the driver teaching the anxious child how to communicate when short on cash.
In China's northeast, a robot engineer is teaching humanoid robots to move like humans by demonstrating actions hundreds of times while wearing motion-capture technology. Her patient training is helping create robots that can safely work alongside people in real-world environments.
A daring rookie and a two-time champion proved opposites really do attract, clinching China's first-ever Paralympic mixed doubles wheelchair curling gold in a nail-biting comeback finish. Their victory marks a historic milestone in the sport's newest event at Milano Cortina 2026.
Western Reserve Academy just received $5 million to build a cutting-edge makerspace where students will explore everything from robotics to sustainable food systems. The gift comes from a family of alumni who want to inspire bold thinking about education's future.
A scientist's two-year-old son asked why queen bee cells aren't hexagons, sparking a breakthrough discovery. Researchers found "royal engineer" bees that use their bodies as furnaces to build specialized cells that help create healthy queens.
Scientists have cracked the code on making used electric vehicle batteries better than new. A $1 million Department of Energy project could slash recycling costs while strengthening America's battery supply chain.
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.
Thai police saved a 21-year-old Chinese student who scammers manipulated into faking her own kidnapping. The rescue highlights how international law enforcement is cracking down on sophisticated cyber criminals.
A 32-year-old man in China finally got relief from stomach pain when doctors found the surprising cause: a mercury thermometer he swallowed two decades ago as a scared 12-year-old. The successful surgery turned a childhood secret into a story of medical persistence and second chances.
Two Georgetown undergrads took first place at a major academic competition for their groundbreaking work studying genes linked to autism. Their research using fruit flies could help identify future therapy targets for people with autism.
Swedish researchers discovered that mycoprotein from edible fungi digests just as efficiently as chicken and fish, opening new doors for sustainable food production. The breakthrough could help feed more people while reducing our environmental footprint.
A boarding school in Ohio just received a $5 million birthday gift to massively expand its innovation center where students build everything from redesigned golf carts to medical supplies. The expansion will triple the makerspace where 400 students learn robotics, AI, and real-world entrepreneurship.
A coyote casually strolled through a live news broadcast about a mountain lion capture in San Francisco, creating a perfect moment of wildlife comedy. The young cougar was safely tranquilized and will return to the wild.
MIT students running ambitious engineering projects are discovering that technical skills alone aren't enough. A specialized leadership program is helping them turn complex team challenges into competition wins.
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