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A historical romance set in 1930s Taiwan has become the first Mandarin Chinese novel to win the International Booker Prize. Author Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King share the prestigious award for their captivating story about language, power, and colonial history.
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Chinese para-athlete Yu Shuang claimed victory in the visually impaired sprint event at the Para Cross-Country Skiing World Cup in Finsterau, Germany. The thrilling finish showcased the elite competition level in adaptive winter sports.
Jiho Yang became the first pre-qualifier in 68 years to win the Korea Open, nearly missing the tournament because he was too tired to compete. His wife insisted he go and even hired a driver to get him there.
George Yang turned one McDonald's store in Manila into 860 locations and 86,000 jobs while championing youth opportunity and education. The visionary founder just received a Lifetime Achievement Award for putting people before profits.
Yang Yunseo, 18, became the first Korean to win the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific championship, dominating the field with a record-tying eight-stroke victory. Her wire-to-wire triumph at Royal Wellington Golf Club earned her spots in three major championships.
In a single game at Jamsil Stadium, two veteran players made Korean baseball history with career achievements separated by just two innings. Yang Eui-ji became the oldest catcher ever to reach 2,000 hits while Jung Soo-bin joined an elite club with his 600th RBI.
Chinese energy giant Ming Yang just secured approval for a massive $14.1 billion clean energy project in Ethiopia that will deliver 8.4 gigawatts of renewable power. The investment includes 2.8 gigawatts of solar capacity and could transform energy access across three Ethiopian regions.
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.
Brown University's men's club volleyball team made history by winning their first-ever national championship with a perfect 10-0 record across three days. The victory came just months after team member Spencer Yang returned from injury sustained in a campus shooting.
Young badminton player Ayush Shetty delivered a breakthrough performance at the Thomas Cup in Denmark, defeating China's Weng Hong Yang with a masterful mix of power and finesse. His victory signals a bright future for Indian badminton.
A Chinese mother's decision to enroll her three-year-old son in an Islamic preschool has captured hearts across Malaysia. The heartwarming videos of little Low Zi Kang learning alongside his Muslim classmates show the beautiful side of multiculturalism in action.
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.
A college student who created audio games for her blind friend just won $10,000 from OpenAI, along with 25 other young innovators using AI to solve real problems. From accessible gaming to disaster rescue tech, these students are proving AI can be a force for good.
Two graduate students turned classroom learning into HeartBridge, an AI platform that helps parents of autistic children understand daily patterns and connect with support. Their prototype just won third place at a global hackathon.
For 6,000 years, Li ethnic women in China have guarded an ancient pottery-making technique passed exclusively from mothers to daughters. Now recognized as cultural heritage, this tradition once ensured women's economic independence.
A homegrown AI platform built specifically for Southeast Asian users has quietly become one of the region's fastest-growing productivity apps. Agnes AI proves that local innovation can compete with global tech giants.
Scientists at the University of British Columbia created a biodegradable fruit wash that removes up to 94% of pesticide residue and keeps produce fresh for weeks. The innovation costs just three cents per apple and could soon be available for home use.
Young automotive professionals turned their daily coffee money into a $2,500 scholarship for students entering the auto industry. Their September challenge raised enough recurring donations to support the next generation of mechanics and technicians.
Researchers at the Gladstone Institutes discovered how the brain actually removes waste proteins, revealing a system that breaks down in Alzheimer's disease. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments that reopen clogged drainage routes before toxic proteins accumulate.
Engineers at USC created a breakthrough memory chip that works at temperatures hotter than molten lava, opening new possibilities for space exploration and dramatically faster artificial intelligence. The device operates flawlessly at 700°C, far beyond what any electronics could previously survive.
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