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SCI & TECHJul 24In a first , two Chinese scholars win the Nobel Prize of mathematics – and China is thrilledTwo Chinese scholars have won a major mathematics award, described as the "Nobel Prize" of mathematics, marking a significant first. This achievement highlights advancements in the field and national pride.abc17news.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 24As AI grows more powerful , a US - China feud threatens safety effortsAs artificial intelligence capabilities advance, a growing feud between the US and China is reportedly jeopardizing global safety efforts in AI development. This raises concerns about the potential consequences of geopolitical tensions on critical technological safeguards.bworldonline.com · Philippines
SCI & TECHJul 24Indonesia must not lag in global AI supply chain : Nezar PatriaAn Indonesian official stated the country should actively participate in the global AI supply chain, emphasizing the importance of AI development for the nation.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
SCI & TECHJul 24Japan to test rare - earth mining 6 km underwaterJapan is preparing to conduct tests for rare-earth mining at a depth of 6 kilometers underwater. This represents a significant advancement in deep-sea resource extraction technology.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
SCI & TECHJul 24U.S., other nations back open-source AI with 'strong security' at China summitThe APEC statement is the first to include open-source cooperation at a minister level, said Li Lecheng, China's industry and information technology minister.CNBC
SCI & TECHJul 24China targets new space-based computing network to process data born in orbitChina has unveiled its latest ambitious space-based computing network designed to process satellite data in orbit using AI before sending the results to Earth. Xingshu, or “Star Hub”, will eventually comprise around 1,000 satellites, according to Chi Nan, an optical communications professor at Fudan University. The network is being jointly developed by Fudan and Shanghai Xingshu Tiansuan Space Technology Co. It would offer on-demand, time-based computing services in orbit, allowing governments,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 23More Americans think China is world leader in AI, new survey revealsMore than one-third of Americans see China, and not the United States, as the global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), according to a Pew Research Centre survey released on Thursday, as US President Donald Trump confirmed the technology would be on the agenda when his Chinese counterpart visits the US later this year. The survey found that 36 per cent of Americans believe China is more advanced than the United States in developing artificial intelligence. By comparison, only 12 per cent...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 23China Is AI-MaxxingBeijing may be closing the gap with Washington in the AI race.Foreign Policy
SCI & TECHJul 23Japan Completes Recovery Program for 2 Rare Bird Species“Japan’s Ministry of the Environment has announced the successful completion of a protection and propagation program for two rare bird species on Amami-Oshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, the first initiative of its kind in the country to be completed… In 1999, the then-Environment Agency and other organizations drew up a conservation and propagation plan aimed […] The post Japan Completes Recovery Program for 2 Rare Bird Species appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHJul 23China’s Wild Asian Elephant Population Nears 400“China's wild Asian elephant population has grown from about 150 in the 1980s to nearly 400 today, according to a report released on Thursday that credits decades of habitat protection and conservation efforts in the country's southwestern province of Yunnan… Despite their slow reproductive rate, the population has continued to grow, with monitoring data showing […] The post China’s Wild Asian Elephant Population Nears 400 appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHJul 23US-China AI rivalry reaches critical flashpointChina's AI platforms are rapidly closing the gap with their US counterparts, prompting fresh threats from the Trump administration. With accusations of intellectual property theft, could tensions boil over?DW News [en]
SCI & TECHJul 23China’s tech firms turn the global AI boom into opportunity amid fierce rivalry at homeDriven by a global surge in AI spending and fierce competition at home, Chinese tech companies are rapidly expanding their international footprint, not just via physical supply chains, but increasingly through cloud-based software and foundation models. The broader push aligns with recent customs data from the first half of 2026 showing a sharp rise in physical tech exports. Integrated-circuit exports nearly doubled in value to US$177.3 billion, a 96 per cent year-on-year surge heavily inflated...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 23Understanding the US – China AI & Quantum LandscapeThis article provides an overview for understanding the artificial intelligence and quantum technology landscape between the United States and China. It explores the strategic technological competition between the two nations.livetradingnews.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 23China’s new chip stores data with a single electron, breaking AI memory bottleneckHow many electrons does it take to store a single bit of information? For today’s most advanced dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips from Samsung and SK Hynix, the answer is roughly 200,000. That is the price of reliability – a vast reservoir of charge needed to ensure a “1” or “0” does not fade into noise. But a team at Fudan University in Shanghai has just collapsed that number to its theoretical floor: one. In a paper published on July 16 in Science, microelectronics professor Zhou Peng...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 23Hong Kong gears up for city’s first test run of fully driverless vehiclesHong Kong has approved a trial scheme for fully driverless autonomous vehicles, with the technology to be tested on Airport Island without a person at the wheel as a backup for the first time. The Transport Department announced on Thursday that it had expanded the scope of a pilot licence for autonomous vehicle trial schemes in North Lantau, after concluding that earlier remote-operation tests had met safety requirements. “We are pleased to confirm that the autonomous vehicle tests have been...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 23Inside India newsletter: Skyroot rocket puts India alongside U.S., China in private orbital launchIndian startup Skyroot joins Chinese and American private companies in the race to launch satellites in low orbit.CNBC
SCI & TECHJul 23China’s crackdown on AI companions won’t fill the emotional voidIn the past week, one regulation has forced many people in China to say goodbye to long-standing “relationships”. As of July 15, the government placed artificial intelligence (AI) companions under tight supervision. It comes as automated companions have experienced something of a boom over the past few years. According to the rules, AI-human interactions should not encourage violence or harm users’ physical and psychological well-being. Moreover, AI bots should not lure users into sharing...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 23China fires up powerful particle accelerator to unlock secrets of atomsChina has brought online a record-breaking particle accelerator that can produce the world’s most intense beams of charged atoms. It gives scientists a new tool to create previously unknown atomic nuclei and advance research on cancer treatment and spacecraft materials. Scientific operations have now begun at the 2.6 billion yuan (US$384.1 million) facility in Huizhou, Guangdong province after construction was completed on Tuesday, state news agency Xinhua reported. Known as the High Intensity...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 22Trump to steer billions from universities to AI and individual scientists to counter ChinaUS President Donald Trump’s administration will redirect billions of dollars in federal research funding away from universities to individual scientists and AI-focused projects, arguing the overhaul is needed to help the US compete with China. The plan, outlined in a White House Office of Science and Technology Policy report released on Tuesday, comes as the administration warns that China has reached parity with the US in research and development spending over the past 20 years, “a situation...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 22China is trying to regulate relationships with AI – can it work?China is the first country to enact substantial legislation on AI relationships in an effort to protect people from the worst aspects of digital companionsNew Scientist
SCI & TECHJul 22World’s first AI model to earn perfect score at maths Olympiad comes from China’s RedNoteFor the first time, an artificial intelligence model has achieved a perfect score at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) – and it was developed by Chinese social giant RedNote. The model, dots-note-3.0, solved all six puzzles and secured a perfect score of 42 at this year’s IMO, which concluded in Shanghai on Monday. The note variant, still in beta phase, is currently the lightest model in the dots3 family, which includes two larger versions – jazz and aria – tailored for different use...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 22US , China to hold AI talks in September , sources sayThe United States and China are reportedly planning to hold discussions on Artificial Intelligence in September. These talks signify ongoing international engagement regarding advanced technology.tribune.com.pk · Pakistan
SCI & TECHJul 22Hong Kong loses 2030 maths congress to Glasgow. Does Asia need a stronger voice?An award-winning mathematician has called for Asia to set up its own maths union after Hong Kong lost out to Glasgow to host a top international meeting in the field. Tsinghua University professor Shing‑Tung Yau, a member of the Hong Kong bid committee, made the call after he said the International Mathematical Union (IMU) awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) to the British city on Tuesday night. “My colleagues and I are deeply regretful about...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 22Beijing ramps up computing power to boost ‘token economy’ in tech race with USBeijing is ramping up its computing power and unveiling new policies to boost the city’s “token economy”, as China accelerates AI adoption across key industries in its tech race with the US. The Chinese capital aims to add another 50,000 petaflops of intelligent computing power in the second half of 2026, pushing its total capacity over 130,000 petaflops by the end of the year, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology said at a press briefing on Tuesday. One petaflop is...South China Morning Post