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SCI & TECHAug 22Taiwanese delegation calls for redesign, repair, recycle of electronics to reduce e-wasteA Taiwanese delegation advocates for the redesign, repair, and recycling of electronic products to reduce e-waste. This initiative aims to address environmental concerns related to electronic consumption.The Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 22Hong Kong-built greenhouse gas tracker device ‘functioning well’ on space stationA greenhouse gas monitoring instrument developed by a university in Hong Kong is operating successfully aboard the Tiangong space station and is expected to contribute to sustainable development, the city’s technology minister has said. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong also revealed more details in a blog post on Saturday about the life of the city’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, who he said had a busy schedule at the space station. The Multi‑Spectral Imaging Carbon...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 22Fast track to the future: China's Humanoid Robot Games goes mainstreamChina's Humanoid Robot Games are gaining mainstream attention, showcasing advancements in robotics and AI. This marks a notable development in the field of artificial intelligence and public technology events.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 22China embodied AI enters critical phase for large - scale application : expertsExperts indicate that China's embodied AI technology is entering a crucial stage for widespread implementation. This signals a significant development in artificial intelligence with potential broad applications.taiwansun.com · China
SCI & TECHAug 22China’s new moon mission could unlock secret of lunar ice: Why that mattersThe Chang'e-7 seeks to find out more about the water trapped within the moon's shadowed craters.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHAug 22Electrochemist Liu Jiawei moves from Singapore to Hong Kong to start her own labFor materials scientist and chemist Liu Jiawei, moving to Hong Kong supported her pivot into launching her own research group. After a decade immersed in Singapore’s research ecosystem, Liu sought a transition that would keep her closer to family in mainland China while maintaining an international, high-standard research environment. Now establishing her laboratory at City University of Hong Kong (CityU), two years after her move, Liu said Hong Kong’s academic landscape operated on an...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 21China-Africa media cooperation: Building skills for the AI eraAs the media landscape becomes increasingly digital and intelligent, the message from Beijing is clear: skills, technology and knowledge-sharing will be central to Africa’s ability to shape its own digital future.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 21Humanoid crashes during speed test as China’s robotics industry growsHumanoid crashes during speed test as China’s robotics industry growsAl Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHAug 21CUHK researchers perform Hong Kong’s first robot-assisted pelvic fracture surgeryA team of researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has conducted the city’s first robot-assisted pelvic fracture surgery in what promises to be a safer, less intrusive alternative to a procedure typically considered among the most challenging. CUHK’s faculty of medicine said on Friday that the novel orthopaedic robotic surgical system could turn a “new page” in trauma care amid a rising number of pelvic fracture cases among the city’s rapidly ageing population. Dr Ronald Wong...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 21The Mistral paradox: Europe’s push for tech sovereignty relies on China’s Z.aiOn August 11, a tiny line buried in a lengthy press release from French company Mistral AI spoke volumes about the strategic and technological dilemmas facing the European Union, as the bloc prepares to navigate an autumn period full of geopolitical and trade upheaval. In a bid to roll out “European infrastructure for sovereign AI”, Mistral – Europe’s great hope in the global artificial intelligence race – said it would begin offering other companies’ models, while keeping the service itself...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 21China clears Geely for landmark satellite IoT test to spur commercial space sectorChina has approved its first private-sector commercial trial for satellite Internet of Things (IoT) services, granting a permit to a Geely-backed venture as part of broader efforts to open the country’s burgeoning satellite communications market to private capital. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) granted Zhejiang Geespace Technology, the commercial space subsidiary of electric vehicle giant Geely, a two-year trial period, according to a notice published on the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 21South Korea to channel chip tax windfalls to back youth, AI investmentSouth Korea plans to allocate revenue from chip taxes to support youth initiatives and investments in artificial intelligence. The government aims to channel these funds strategically.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 21International study finds solar panels in China could be harming birdsSolar expansion policies across China have led to a reduction in bird diversity, with wealthier and non-desert regions bearing the brunt of species loss, according to a study led by researchers in China and the US. They found that solar expansion had eaten into birds’ foraging and breeding grounds, and had left what habitat remained more fragmented, pitting China’s carbon reduction policies against biodiversity conservation. “Our findings highlight a critical green dilemma: without meticulous...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 21In the embodied AI race, China can opt to look beyond bigger modelsThe world has seen tremendous progress in the capabilities of robots in the past year. Robots can now walk, dance, run and perform increasingly sophisticated movements, yet impressive demonstrations do not equal commercial value. Beyond the hype surrounding China’s red-hot embodied robotics sector, one challenge confronts all players: data. Robotics has long faced the challenge of achieving widespread adoption. To do so, robots must be for general purpose, reliable and economically viable – all...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 20China’s Private Space Industry Lands Orbital-Class Booster“Chinese startup LandSpace on Wednesday recovered the ​first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocket, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin as the only private companies to land ‌an orbital-class booster and narrowing China's gap with the U.S. in reusable rockets. The ability to return, recover and reuse a booster is crucial to reduce cost and make it […] The post China’s Private Space Industry Lands Orbital-Class Booster appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHAug 20A 4,000‑yr‑old Rock Painting in Indonesia Offers Clues to One of Humanity’s Greatest MigrationsAustronesian explorers from what is now Taiwan may have leapfrogged to centers of influence, rather than simply advancing to the next nearest island.The Diplomat
SCI & TECHAug 20Humanoid robots take centre stage in China-US tech raceHumanoid robots are at the forefront of China’s race for technological supremacy at Beijing’s World Robot Conference.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHAug 20Explainer : How China turns sand into green , taking its ecological playbook globalThis explainer details how China is transforming deserts into green areas and expanding this ecological approach globally. The article examines innovative environmental practices and their international implications.en.people.cn · China
SCI & TECHAug 20China showcases next‑gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroadAt the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sector’s push into factories and commercial settings.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 20Hong Kong drivers to renew vehicle licences in 1 day by year-end under AI systemHong Kong drivers will be able to renew their vehicle licences within one day by year-end, down from the current processing time of up to 10 working days, under new artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives aimed at streamlining transport services and traffic management. The “Easy Licence Application Approval” system, announced by the Transport Department on Thursday, will be launched by the end of this year. It will use large language models to automatically recognise, cross-check and verify...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 20Armed with funding boost, SpaceSail accelerates China’s push to rival Elon Musk’s StarlinkIn a record funding round for China’s satellite internet sector, domestic start-up SpaceSail has raised around 7 billion yuan (US$1 billion) to accelerate the buildout of a low-Earth-orbit (LEO) network designed to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink project. Known officially as Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology, the operator of China’s Qianfan constellation completed its Series B round on Monday, according to a notice published on the website of the Shanghai United Assets and Equity...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 20Smart manufacturing brings about AI - native factories in ChinaSmart manufacturing is leading to the creation of AI-native factories in China. This signifies a major advancement in industrial technology and automation.russiaherald.com · Russia
SCI & TECHAug 20China’s C919 supply chain: inside the push to replace Western aerospace partsChina is stepping up efforts to source local components for its passenger aircraft, particularly the C919 narrowbody airliner, with the focus expanding from home-grown engines to progressively replacing imported sealants, paints, bolts and other materials, according to a prominent aircraft engineer. The push means the C919, as well as future Chinese models and engines, could increasingly incorporate parts from domestic suppliers as Beijing seeks to lessen exposure to supply chain and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 19China logra la proeza espacial de aterrizar un cohete en reversa: el videoEl video de cuando la empresa LandSpace recuperó la primera etapa del Zhuque-3 en su segundo intento.El gigante asiático sigue acercándose a la tecnología de cohetes reutilizables desarrollada por compañías como SpaceX y Blue Origin.Clarín
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