China Leads Global Open-Source AI Market in New Study
MIT and Hugging Face study finds the Chinese mainland at 17.1% of global open-source AI model downloads, overtaking the U.S. and reshaping the AI landscape.
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Inside Hong Kong’s Push to Contain the Wang Fuk Court Fire
Authorities and volunteers in Hong Kong are racing to control the Wang Fuk Court blaze in Tai Po. Drones are helping firefighters amid 65 fatalities and over 200 missing.
China’s Gel-Based Artificial Tongue Lets Robots Taste Spice
A team of scientists in the Chinese mainland has developed a gel-based chili meter that measures spiciness in seconds, paving the way for robots with a real sense of taste.
95 & 96-year-olds reflect on China’s rise and hopes for the Taiwan region’s return
At 95 and 96, Wang Kechang and Zhang Xiuju reflect on China’s journey from wartime hardship to peaceful progress and share hopes for the Taiwan region’s return.
China Condemns Takaichi’s San Francisco Treaty Remarks
China’s Foreign Ministry slammed PM Sanae Takaichi for calling the San Francisco Peace Treaty “illegal and invalid” while ignoring key postwar documents, urging Japan to retract its remarks.
Death Toll Hits 65 in Tai Po Building Fire
65 residents dead in a massive fire at a Tai Po apartment block in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region—one of the HKSAR’s deadliest blazes in recent memory.
US Scholar Urges PM Takaichi to Apologize for Provoking the Chinese Mainland
US scholar Anthony Moretti says Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi should apologize for provoking the Chinese mainland instead of focusing on domestic reforms.
Moon to Mars: Scientists Reveal Space Farm Roadmap
Scientists outline a roadmap for growing plants on the moon and Mars to support long-term missions, with tech that could revolutionize sustainable food on Earth.
Green & AI Tech Power the Chinese Mainland’s New Materials Industry
At Bengbu’s 5th International New Materials Conference, biodegradable PLA steals the spotlight as the Chinese mainland’s new materials industry surges to 8.7T yuan in 2024.
Vietnam’s South-Central Floods Break 50-Year Record 🌊
Vietnam’s south-central region faced record floods from Nov 16-22, the worst in 50 years, as torrential rains shattered historical records, disrupting communities and roads.