Shenzhou-20 Crew Honoured with Space Service Medals for 6-Month Mission
China’s Shenzhou-20 crew received space service medals and ‘Heroic Astronaut’ titles on Jan 21, 2026, after a record six-month mission in orbit.
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China Launches Phase 2 of 6G Trials After 300+ Tech Milestones
China has kicked off Phase 2 of its 6G trials after securing 300+ tech breakthroughs, setting the stage for AI-powered, full-coverage networks in air, land, sea, and space.
X Open-Sources AI-Powered ‘For You’ Feed Algorithm
X open-sourced its AI-driven ‘For You’ feed algorithm, using transformer tech to rank posts based on your past likes, boosting transparency and freshness.
Chang’e-6 Discovers Natural Carbon Nanotubes on the Moon
China’s Chang’e-6 mission has discovered naturally occurring carbon nanotubes and graphitic carbon on the moon’s far side, revealing new insights into lunar geology and materials science.
How Gen Z’s Smart Greenhouses Are Reviving Rural China’s Farms
Gen Z’s Smart Greenhouse project in Suining, Sichuan, uses biochar, sensors and apps to boost yields and incomes, blending tech with tradition on nutrient-poor soil.
China’s R&D Reach: 2025 Spend Surpasses OECD Average
China’s R&D spending hit 2.8% of GDP in 2025, beating the OECD average. Top 10 in the Global Innovation Index, smart factories emerging, high-tech output soaring, and green energy on the rise.
China’s Tech Triumphs: Deep-Sea Dives to Commercial Space Flights
This week, China unveiled major tech advances: autonomous deep-sea submersibles exploring the ocean floor and the rise of private commercial space flights, marking a leap in innovation.
China’s 2025 Power Use Hits Record 10.4T kWh: Renewables & EVs on the Rise
In 2025, China’s electricity consumption hit a record 10.4 trillion kWh, driven by urban households, digital services, EV charging growth, and a surge in wind and solar capacity.
China Breaks Ground on First Low-Carbon Steam Nuclear Plant
China began building the world’s first nuclear-powered plant in Jiangsu to supply low-carbon steam, cutting coal use and CO₂ emissions at its Lianyungang petrochemical base.
ChatGPT to Test Ads in Free Tier to Fuel AI Growth
OpenAI will test ads for ChatGPT free and Go users in the US to help fund its AI costs, while paid subscribers stay ad-free.