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SCI & TECHJul 1Fish named after Blackpink’s Jennie; China’s 6G smart city: 7 science highlightsWe have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese scientists love Blackpink’s Jennie so much they named a fish after her A popular K-pop star has found an unlikely place in the scientific record after researchers in China named a newly discovered fish species after her. 2. Chinese tech makes desalinating seawater cheaper than producing bottled...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 1China unveils industrial internet road map, with AI, 5G at core of manufacturing upgradeChina has unveiled a road map to accelerate the development of its industrial internet, setting targets for the expansion of industry-oriented 5G networks and data systems as Beijing seeks to deepen the integration of frontier technologies into manufacturing and bolster the country’s industrial competitiveness. The plan, jointly issued on Tuesday by eight Chinese government agencies led by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, included targets for expanding industrial digital...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 1Hong Kong tech chief warns AI will unleash ‘greatest industrial revolution’As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Hong Kong’s tech chief has warned that AI will “exceed all previous industrial revolutions” and heavily impact graduates and workers in traditional sectors, while pledging to accelerate training and industry development to create new jobs. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 1As China narrows maths gap with US, Hong Kong bids to host 2030 global eventEven before the world’s top mathematicians gather in Philadelphia in late July for the International Congress of Mathematicians, a high-stakes battle is unfolding over where the global event will next take place. Spearheaded by 1982 Fields Medallist and Tsinghua University professor Shing-Tung Yau, Hong Kong’s bid to host the 2030 congress faces competition from Glasgow and Tokyo. An inspection delegation from the International Mathematical Union (IMU) – the congress’s governing body – completed...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 1UBTech’s lifelike humanoid robots built for companionship arriving in homes across ChinaUBTech Robotics, the world’s first publicly traded humanoid robot maker, has launched a consumer humanoid designed for personal companionship, featuring lifelike silicone skin and emotional artificial intelligence, as Chinese tech firms increasingly transition robots from the factory floor to the family living room. The U1, unveiled on Tuesday in Shenzhen, comes in male and female versions, standing 183cm and 168cm tall, respectively. The model is available in Lite, Pro and Ultra variants,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 1Will China build an electric rocket launch pad on the roof of the world?With SpaceX completing the biggest public offering in history, Elon Musk’s reusable chemical rockets seem to be the only game in town for getting to space. But halfway around the globe, a little-known Chinese town tucked against the Tibetan Plateau could change all that. In late March, the government of the city of Ziyang said a research facility successfully tested a high-temperature superconducting navigation system, which they said was a breakthrough in electromagnetic rocket launch...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJun 30US must innovate faster to counter China’s tech rise, lawmakers toldA US congressional hearing on Tuesday urged the United States to innovate faster, smarter and better to counter China’s growing technological muscle, even as several lawmakers slammed the US President Donald Trump administration for policies they said undercut US national interests. The testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce comes as the two economic giants increasingly and aggressively face off over standards, economic models and supply chains, despite last month’s summit...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJun 30The great AI reckoning: how China is flipping the script on US’ new industrial revolutionAs the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China. In this wide-ranging series, we examine the pressure points and possibilities in those ties, from hard tech to soft power. Here, Vincent Chow looks at how China challenges core American assumptions about innovation and technology, and the historical stakes of their competition in artificial intelligence. In 1969, the renowned British sinologist Joseph Needham...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJun 30'The tide is rising': Morgan Stanley doubles down on China's humanoid futureMorgan Stanley is increasing its investment and focus on China's developing humanoid robotics industry. The firm believes this sector is experiencing significant growth.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHJun 30Energy expert Yang Tao returns from Norway to China University of PetroleumAn engineer who spent decades in Norway’s energy industry has returned as distinguished professor at the China University of Petroleum-Beijing, a post he says will build a bridge with Europe to help create sustainable energy solutions. In a ceremony on June 13, university president Jin Yan handed a letter of appointment to Yang Tao, a member of both the Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences and the Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters, for a position at the Chinese institution...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJun 30Nvidia to boost its China robotics team amid emergence of physical AIUS chip giant Nvidia is ramping up a talent drive for its robotics team in China, a market whose vendors account for the lion’s share of global shipments. The Silicon Valley firm is recruiting for more than a dozen roles across Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, according to a post on its official WeChat account on Monday. The positions span four key domains: embodied intelligence, simulation, implementation and solutions. Nvidia said its robotics team planned to build a “leading robotics platform...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJun 30China digital hub Hangzhou hosts conference on AI , OPC – LiveNews . co . nzHangzhou, a digital hub in China, is hosting a conference focused on Artificial Intelligence and OPC. The event brings together discussions on these technological advancements.livenews.co.nz · New Zealand
SCI & TECHJun 30How South Korea’s AI megaprojects aim to ‘maintain edge’ over China, meet demandSouth Korea’s US$518 billion semiconductor push aims to tap the artificial intelligence boom into a durable industrial advantage and keep up with leading rival China, according to observers. The plan is intended to secure supplies of advanced memory chips needed for AI data centres and computing infrastructure, while easing pressure on the Seoul metropolitan area by creating a second major chipmaking base in the country’s southwest. President Lee Jae Myung on Monday unveiled the government’s...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJun 29 India only country on Earth that rivals China with respect to depth of its engineering workforce : US Under Secy Jacob HelbergA US Under Secretary states that India is the only nation comparable to China in terms of its engineering workforce. This highlights India's significant role in the global technological landscape.cambodiantimes.com · Cambodia
SCI & TECHJun 29Civilization VII gets new Japanese empire in latest DLCThe video game Civilization VII is set to receive new downloadable content featuring a Japanese empire. This update expands the available content for players.nichegamer.com · Japan
SCI & TECHJun 29China says desert moss suited to Mars as it tests hi-tech tools for space and astronautsChina has tested a desert moss that may one day be used to colonise Mars by reviving it inside a mini space laboratory, state broadcaster CCTV said on Monday. The plant, a highly drought-resistant species called Syntrichia caninervis, was revived after being subjected to a series of extreme space conditions – including microgravity, intense radiation and severe dehydration – showing it is remarkably resilient in space, according to the report. Chinese scientists had previously established in...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJun 29China conducts ground test of hypersonic ramjet that can change shape in flightAt a test facility in China, a hypersonic engine that reshapes its internal airflow channel – much like a throat tightening and relaxing – has operated continuously from a relatively modest Mach 1.8 (nearly twice the speed of sound) all the way to Mach 6 without failing. And the material that kept superheated gases from escaping? Essentially the same black mineral found inside a pencil: graphite. For years, engines of this type could not ignite until the aircraft had already reached Mach 4 –...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJun 29Key facts on South Korea three chip and AI mega projects South Korea is undertaking three significant projects focused on chip and AI development. These initiatives aim to advance the nation's technological capabilities in critical sectors.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
SCI & TECHJun 29South Korea announces more than $1 trillion AI , chip investment driveSouth Korea has announced an investment drive exceeding $1 trillion in artificial intelligence and chip technology. This significant commitment aims to boost the nation's technological capabilities and economy.aljazeera.com · United States
SCI & TECHJun 29From invention to impact: Hong Kong Science Fair gives young innovators a wider stage[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] This year’s event drew more than 60,000 visits over two days at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Around 120 shortlisted teams from primary and secondary schools presented inventions that combine AI with other technologies to tackle everyday challenges. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Professor Sun Dong described the Hong Kong Science Fair as an annual flagship innovation and technology...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJun 29AM Need to Know: South Korea's chip push, xAI's Grok 4.5 & moreThis news summary highlights key developments including South Korea's advancements in chip technology and the release of xAI's Grok 4.5. It provides an overview of notable tech industry updates.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHJun 29South Korean President Lee sets 2030 goal to build Korean security - tech giants to match PalantirSouth Korean President Lee has declared a 2030 objective to establish domestic security-technology firms capable of competing with companies like Palantir.vietnamnews.vn · Vietnam
SCI & TECHJun 29China’s first AI-powered cancer vaccine production line set to launch in BeijingChina has broken ground on what developers say is the country’s first production line for AI-assisted personalised tumour vaccines, raising hopes for millions of new cancer patients every year – a disease that ranks as the nation’s second-leading cause of death. By October, Beijing-based Likang Life Sciences is expected to complete a new drug research and manufacturing centre in the Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, with a total investment of about 110 million yuan (US$16.1...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJun 29AI changes the score - Chinadaily . com . cnArtificial intelligence is reportedly changing "the score" as per a Chinadaily report. This suggests a significant impact or transformation brought about by AI.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
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