China’s rapid rise in clinical research is reshaping the global pharmaceutical landscape. With its current clinical trial capacity now comparable to that of the United States, the country is increasingly viewed as a prime destination for cutting edge drug development, international collaboration and
Robotics excitement meets a reality check China’s fast growing robotics sector may need at least five years before it reaches the kind of mass adoption moment seen in the electric vehicle industry, according to a leading private equity investor. The warning comes as
Guangdong urged to lead China’s next growth phase China’s premier Li Qiang has called on Guangdong province to play a more decisive role in reigniting national economic growth, as competition intensifies both domestically and globally. During a visit to the southern economic powerhouse,
China’s robotics ambitions sharpen in southern tech hub Shenzhen is positioning itself for a much larger role in the global robotics industry as Chinese firms pledge to accelerate production and deployment of advanced machines. During a high level meeting with technology executives in
A fossil find with global significance A newly identified fossil from China is reshaping scientists’ understanding of how large animals moved across the ancient Earth more than 250 million years ago. The remains belong to a previously unknown species of dicynodont, a group
Rising electricity demand reshapes national priorities China is moving to significantly expand its west to east power transmission system as surging electricity demand from artificial intelligence, data centers, and high end manufacturing places new pressure on the national grid. Rapid growth in cloud
A milestone moment for AI driven drug development China’s biotech sector has reached a landmark moment as Hangzhou based start-up MindRank advanced its weight loss drug into Phase 3 clinical trials. The development marks the first time a Category 1 new drug in
A major moment for China’s robotics ambitions China’s humanoid robot manufacturers and artificial intelligence hardware start-ups from Hong Kong are preparing for a high profile showing at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The annual consumer electronics exhibition has become a key global stage
Manufacturing strength reaches a new benchmark China has reached a significant milestone in its industrial development, with new reports indicating that the country has achieved its strategic objective of becoming one of the world’s most advanced manufacturing powers. Chinese institutions say the country
Young travellers reshape holiday accommodation choices China’s Gen Z consumers are reshaping the country’s holiday travel landscape, with a growing number opting for homestays instead of traditional hotels to ring in the New Year. Private villas and bed and breakfast style properties have
