Fan Zhendong Tipped for LA 2028 Return, But Olympic Champion Faces Tough Road Back

The possibility of Fan Zhendong returning to the Olympic stage in Los Angeles in 2028 remains very much alive, according to the head of world table tennis, but the path back to the Games will be anything but straightforward. The reigning Olympic champion

China Approves Hands Off Driving Tests for Xpeng and Li Auto as EV Market Slows

China has taken another step toward expanding autonomous driving on public roads, granting two major electric vehicle makers approval to test advanced hands off driving systems in select cities. Xpeng and Li Auto have both received licences to trial their level three autonomous

Why South Korea Is Emerging as a Top Budget Travel Choice for Chinese Tourists

South Korea is quickly gaining attention among Chinese travelers as a new bargain travel destination, driven by a combination of shifting regional politics and favorable currency movements. As diplomatic tensions between China and Japan continue to influence travel sentiment, many mainland tourists are

China’s AI Video Boom Accelerates as Generative Tools Move Into the Mainstream

China’s artificial intelligence video sector is entering a new phase of rapid growth, as advances in generative technology push AI driven video creation from experimental use into widespread commercial adoption. Companies across the country are racing to release tools that promise to produce

Questions Raised Over India’s HIV Progress as High Case Numbers Emerge in Bihar District

India is often cited as a public health success story for its steady progress in reducing HIV infections over the past two decades. However, new figures from one of the country’s poorest states have prompted fresh scrutiny over whether those gains have reached

German Lawmaker Says Fifa Neutrality Undermined by Donald Trump’s Prominent Role at World Cup Draw

A senior German politician has accused Fifa of damaging its political neutrality after former US President Donald Trump played a high profile role at the draw ceremony for the 2026 World Cup, an event that has already drawn criticism for its symbolism and

China Expands IVF Subsidies to Boost Birth Rates but High Living Costs Continue to Discourage Families

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

Chinese AI Pioneer Urges Global Standards and Shared Frameworks for Embodied Artificial Intelligence

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’s Kirin 9030 Chip Signals Steady Advances in China’s Semiconductor Industry Despite US Restrictions

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

Deadly Flash Floods Claim 37 Lives in Morocco as Torrential Rains Hit Coastal City

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