An Unlikely Challenger Emerges In 2023, few would have expected a small Chinese robotics start up with barely one million yuan in funding to draw comparisons with Elon Musk. EngineAI Robotics began as a modest venture operating on a tight budget of about
Discovery Marks a First for Maritime Drug Enforcement Hong Kong customs officials have uncovered a large scale drug smuggling operation hidden within the underwater structure of a cargo ship, marking the first time authorities in the city have detected narcotics concealed in this
Sales of high end foreign cars are falling in China as consumers increasingly turn away from European luxury marques in favour of more affordable domestic brands. The shift marks a significant change in the world’s largest automotive market, where overseas names such as
China’s economic recovery showed fresh signs of strain in November as two of its main growth drivers consumption and investment lost momentum. New official data has intensified pressure on policymakers to consider stronger stimulus measures, with retail sales growth slowing for a sixth
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng has announced plans to set up a production base in Malaysia as part of its broader push to expand beyond its home market. The move is aimed at strengthening the company’s presence in Southeast Asia while improving long
Shenzhen’s main high speed rail hub has set a new travel record, handling more than 116 million passenger trips in the first eleven months of 2025. The surge highlights the continued recovery and expansion of rail travel across China’s major cities, as well
Across China, local governments are increasing financial support for fertility treatments as part of a broader effort to address the country’s rapidly declining birth rate. From direct cash incentives to partial reimbursement of medical procedures, authorities are investing heavily in in vitro fertilisation
Imagine a world where a robot can tie shoelaces with the same natural ease as a human hand or perform a delicate surgical procedure with flawless accuracy. These ideas have long belonged to the realm of futuristic imagination, yet Chinese scientists have now
A humanoid robotics company in Shenzhen, known for its remarkably dexterous machines, has secured fresh investment from a fund linked to China Mobile, marking another strong signal of China’s growing commitment to advancing robotics and artificial intelligence. The start-up, Daimon Robotics Technology, is
Japan is experiencing an unprecedented rise in bear attacks, and the surge has pushed communities, businesses and local governments to embrace new technologies for protection. One unlikely hero has emerged in this battle: a robot wolf. Once laughed at for its unusual appearance,
