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SCI & TECHSep 19Chinese scientists find first evidence of ancient nose-chopping punishment for cattle thievesStealing someone’s cattle is a serious crime, and in many places, the thief would end up in jail. However, ancient Chinese justice could result in a truly horrific form of mutilation: the amputation of the nose. This harsh consequence has been well-documented by historians as one of the infamous “five punishments” from the penal system of the Xia dynasty (2070 BC–1600 BC). Until now, no physical evidence of this punishment had been discovered. A team of researchers from China and the US recently...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 19China makes progress in 3-nm chips without advanced lithography toolsChinese researchers have made early strides in pushing semiconductor processing nodes below 3-nm using older lithography technology, as more advanced extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) tools from ASML remain blocked under US sanctions. The breakthrough marks the latest progress in China’s drive to chart an alternative path to advanced chipmaking amid US export restrictions. Under current export control rules, Dutch equipment giant ASML is barred from selling its state-of-the-art EUV machines...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 19South Korea wants free ‘AI for All’. Is society ready for it?In Silicon Valley and beyond, the architects of artificial intelligence are increasingly warning about the risks it poses to humanity. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei wants the industry to slow down. A former engineer at his company, who also worked at its rival OpenAI, told reporters after quitting earlier this month that he was “genuinely frightened” unchecked AI development might mean “we could all die in the immediate future”. Even Geoffrey Hinton, the Nobel Prize-winning computer scientist known...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 18AI safety: No, China will not hit the brakesA spate of warnings in recent days about the dangers of AI have sparked mixed reactions: from Donald Trump dismissing the fears as a hoax, to Beijing criticising calls for the US to block its advancement as fearmongering. As President Xi Jinping heads to Washington for talks, FRANCE 24's technology correspondent Peter O'Brien explains why the two superpowers are unlikely to forge binding agreements on AI regulation.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHSep 18Japan tests mobile robotic rubbish bins at Shinjuku StationJapan's busiest railway station is testing mobile robotic rubbish bins in Tokyo, with the aim of easing the workload of sanitation workers.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 18Japan tests mobile robotic rubbish bins at Shinjuku StationJapan's busiest railway station is testing mobile robotic rubbish bins in Tokyo, with the aim of easing the workload of sanitation workers.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 18To Succeed in AI, South Korea Is Reinventing Its Developmental State ModelSouth Korea is betting big on universal AI access, using state activism and corporate collaboration to strengthen its position in the global AI race.The Diplomat
SCI & TECHSep 18Hong Kong to recruit AI chief by mid-2027, with confidence in local talent poolHong Kong will begin recruitment for an artificial intelligence (AI) commissioner in the second quarter of next year to assist in drafting policies for the technology and risk governance, with authorities confident the city does not lack suitable talent. Tech authorities on Friday revealed details of the new post under the Digital Policy Office, which will pay between HK$262,125 and HK$278,200 (US$33,414 to US$35,436) a month. Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Kevin...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 18Top Chinese AI models make 10% of OpenAI, Anthropic revenue despite high valuations: reportChinese artificial intelligence models from seven major developers combined generate only about 10 per cent of the revenue reported for OpenAI and Anthropic, even as investor enthusiasm remains intense, according to US-based research firm Rhodium Group. The Chinese AI models earned an estimated US$10.7 billion in annual recurring revenue (ARR) from March to August, a fraction of the more than US$100 billion combined for OpenAI and Anthropic, according to the Rhodium report published on...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 18Chinese paint cuts wall temperature by 25 degrees Celsius in summer test: reportChina has begun mass production of a super-coating that can cut wall temperatures by 25 degrees Celsius in summer, according to the state-run Science and Technology Daily. The material, which has undergone six months of real-world testing at a petrochemical plant in the southern island province of Hainan, uses the principles of radiative cooling. It requires neither electricity nor cooling agents and its overall performance is reportedly the highest among known global competitors, according to...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 18Waymo targets Singapore robotaxi launch in 2028Waymo plans to launch its robotaxi service in Singapore by 2028, indicating a significant expansion of autonomous vehicle technology into a new geographic market. This development marks a step forward in the global adoption of self-driving transportation.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 18How China plans to ‘firmly rank at the global forefront’ with 25% of first-in-class drugsChina has set its sights on becoming a global biomedicine powerhouse by 2030, targeting key technological breakthroughs and at least a quarter of the world’s first-in-class drugs market under a new five-year plan for the sector. By the end of the decade, China would “firmly rank at the global forefront” in biopharmaceutical research and development and applications, with its “core competitiveness” and international influence making a significant leap, authorities said on Friday. The biomedical...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 18China’s CXMT eyes flash-memory push amid global shortage - reportA report indicates that China's CXMT is looking to increase its focus on flash-memory production. This comes amidst a reported global shortage of the component.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 18Netmarble showcases diverse stage events for Pearl in Blue at TGS 2026c NetmarbleNetmarble will showcase a cosplay show and voice actor talk show for its new title Pearl in Blue at Tokyo Game Show 2026, running stage events daily through September 21....invenglobal · united states of america
SCI & TECHSep 18China’s ‘future Elon Musk’ solves daily problems with AI; vocabulary method draws 20 million viewsA 13-year-old boy from eastern China has garnered significant attention online for his ability to leverage artificial intelligence and programming to solve everyday challenges. Yang Xizhe, a junior secondary school student from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, stands at an impressive 1.9 metres tall and has amassed a following of over 500,000 on mainland social media platforms. Growing up in a city celebrated for its vibrant technology ecosystem, he identifies as an “AI native.” Yang believes that...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 18US firm Waymo to launch robotaxi service in Singapore in 2028Waymo plans to launch its robotaxi service in Singapore in 2028, giving the US company its first foothold in Southeast Asia. Fully electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles were due to arrive in the city state in the coming months, ahead of preparations for a commercial launch, the company said on Friday. From 2027, trained autonomous specialists will manually drive the vehicles to help Waymo adapt its technology to Singapore’s road layouts, monsoon conditions and other local features. The service is...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 18The need for speed as Hong Kong plugs in[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong is preparing for many more electric vehicles on its roads. The city’s First Five-Year Plan, announced alongside the Policy Address, calls for the steady electrification of vehicles and safe, efficient charging networks, with around 10,000 fast chargers expected by 2035 to support about 500,000 EVs. That longer-term target follows an updated EV roadmap released in February, which calls for fast chargers to...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 18Scientists trace half the DNA in Xinjiang’s oldest tombs to Yellow River farmersNestled between the Tianshan Mountains and the Gobi Desert, the Hami oasis in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is a land of little rain, battered by wind and sand year-round. It is also home to the region’s oldest known burial site, the Tianshanbeilu cemetery, located around 500km (310 miles) east of Urumqi, the regional capital. More than 700 Bronze Age tombs have been unearthed here, long assumed to belong to Eurasian nomads who migrated eastward from the steppes. But a study published on...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 17China has gained pace in the space race by recovering rockets – but can it relaunch one?As technological developments augur an era of renewed space exploration, China is aiming to become a major player. In the second part of this two-part series, Wency Chen and Ben Jiang examine the country’s strategy and progress on reusable rockets – a field where the US has a tremendous lead. US commercial space firm SpaceX has been eager to tout its deployment of reusable first-stage rocket boosters, claiming to have flown more than 600 missions with the cost-cutting launch components. Despite...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 17US sanctions boost China’s science-driven innovation by over 70%, study findsUS-sanctioned Chinese companies are increasingly turning to open-source research to innovate and reverse-engineer restricted foreign technology, with a 72 per cent surge in scientific literature citations in their patent applications, according to a new study. While the United States said it expanded its Entity List to safeguard national security and preserve its technological edge, an analysis of Chinese patent filings over the 12 years until 2022 showed that US restrictions on access to...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 17999 callers can send real-time audio, video data to police from 2028: Chris TangCallers to Hong Kong’s 999 hotline will be able to send real-time audio and visual information to emergency call centres using instant messaging apps in 2028, Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung has said. The security minister revealed the timeline for the upgrade on Thursday, a day after Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced in his latest policy address that three new functions were set to be introduced to enhance 999 call services. Alongside providing “real-time audio, image and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 17Chinese Scientists Develop New Oil Refining Method That Cuts Energy Use by 90%Rather than bringing crude oil to boiling point over and over again as is done in traditional distillation refining, Chinese scientists have found a way to separate the mixture molecule by molecule at room temperature, cutting energy use by 90%. The groundbreaking discovery was done in the lab, and so it can’t be said for […] The post Chinese Scientists Develop New Oil Refining Method That Cuts Energy Use by 90% appeared first on Good News Network.GNN Science
SCI & TECHSep 17China’s AI labs must accelerate development, says Huawei chairChinese tech executive’s comments contrast with Silicon Valley calls for slowdown amid rising concerns about technology’s existential risksFinancial Times
SCI & TECHSep 17President Xi’s industrial power play sees China bet big on AI, chips and smarter factoriesPresident Xi Jinping has reiterated calls for China to make its supply chains more resilient and self-sufficient while accelerating the creation of a modern industrial system underpinned by advanced manufacturing. Xi’s latest directives, issued at a national conference on advanced manufacturing in Beijing on Wednesday and Thursday, were said to be aimed at strengthening the Chinese economy, the state-run Xinhua reported. Xi’s push this week echoed Beijing’s previous statements and came as the...South China Morning Post
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