China Quest: Eco-Innovations from Waters to Mountains
Join China Quest as it explores eco-innovations in the Chinese mainland: mining village makeover, plastic upcycling, bamboo solutions, West Lake champs, & water battery power.
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Typhoon Podul Slams Taiwan, Heads Toward Fujian
Typhoon Podul made landfall on the island of Taiwan at 1 p.m. Wednesday, hitting the western coast hard before moving toward Fujian Province with heavy rain and strong winds.
Guarding Red Sea Lanes: Chinese mainland Envoy Backs Yemen Peace
At a UN meeting, the Chinese mainland’s deputy envoy urged global cooperation to secure Red Sea lanes and drive a political solution in Yemen.
White Rhino Robot Breaks 100m Sprint Record in 16.33s
Zhejiang University’s White Rhino quadruped robot blazed a new Guinness World Record by sprinting 100m in 16.33s, showcasing next-gen robot design and AI controls.
PLA Expels U.S. Destroyer USS Higgins Near Huangyan Dao
The PLA Southern Theater Command expelled the USS Higgins after it allegedly entered waters around Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, highlighting rising regional tensions.
Blue Circle: Taizhou’s Trash-to-Diamonds Ocean Solution
Discover Blue Circle from Taizhou on the Chinese mainland—turning ocean plastic into jaw-dropping new products. Learn how this trash-to-diamonds model could reshape sustainability.
Chinese Mainland Launches Loan Subsidies to Boost Consumer Spending & Services
SCIO briefs media on interest subsidy policies for personal consumption loans and service sector lending to encourage consumer spending and business growth.
Typhoon Podul Spurs Level III Alert in Fujian & Guangdong
Authorities in Fujian and Guangdong have boosted typhoon response to Level III as Podul heads to Taiwan island and the Chinese mainland.
Meet GEAIR: The First Full-Process Plant-Breeding Robot
Chinese mainland scientists introduce GEAIR, the first full-process plant-breeding robot, driving a new era of AI-powered precision agriculture.
Chinese Researchers Debut Electronic Cockroach Microbot 🪲🤖
Chinese researchers unveil a 1g ‘electronic cockroach’ microbot with super strength (60kg), agile land & water moves, unlocking potential for search & rescue and confined-space inspections.