Local governments across China are stepping up financial support for fertility treatments as part of a broader effort to slow the country’s declining birth rate, but experts say the measures may fall short as the high cost of raising children continues to weigh
Andrew Yao Chi-chih, one of China’s most respected computer scientists, has called for deeper global cooperation to address fundamental gaps in the development of embodied artificial intelligence, warning that the field still lacks essential theoretical and safety foundations. Speaking at an industry forum
Huawei Technologies’ newest flagship smartphones are drawing attention not only for their design but also for what is inside them. According to a recent industry report, the Mate 80 series is powered by an upgraded in house processor that reflects continued progress in
At least 37 people have died after torrential rains triggered devastating flash floods in the Moroccan coastal city of Safi, authorities said on Monday, marking one of the deadliest weather related disasters to hit the country in recent years. According to Morocco’s Interior
China’s leading mining company CMOC Group has strengthened its presence in the global precious metals market with a major acquisition in Brazil, agreeing to pay about US$1 billion for gold assets owned by Canada based Equinox Gold. The deal will see CMOC take
Supporters of Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi say they have had no contact with her since her arrest late last week, raising growing concerns about her safety and well being and renewing calls for her immediate release. Mohammadi, who was awarded
Leaders from around the world have expressed shock, grief, and condemnation following a deadly shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach that Australian authorities have described as a terrorist attack. The assault, which took place on Sunday, left 15 people dead and dozens more injured,
The United Nations has warned that sweeping cuts to humanitarian aid this year are inflicting severe and avoidable suffering on millions of refugees, as funding shortfalls collide with ongoing conflicts and political hostility toward displaced people. Speaking on Monday, outgoing UN High Commissioner
Former students and investigators are exposing troubling accounts from China’s so called behavior correction schools, where teenagers labeled as rebellious or problematic are allegedly subjected to deception, confinement, and severe abuse. Baobao, now 19, says simple everyday experiences still trigger fear years after
Geely Auto Group has officially opened the world’s largest automotive safety research and development center, marking a significant step in China’s ambition to shape global vehicle safety standards, particularly as electric cars become more widespread. The new facility is located in Ningbo and
