In 2026, China set a record summer grain harvest, surpassing 150 million tonnes for the first time
China's 2026 summer grain harvest hit a record 150.75 million tonnes. Stable policies and advanced farming techniques secured this economic milestone.
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Shanghai showcases key AI technologies ahead of WAIC 2026 – from next‑gen chips to algorithm‑designed proteins
Ahead of WAIC 2026, Shanghai previews breakthrough technologies, including 3D near-memory computing chips and generative AI for protein design.
28 killed in fire at shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian Province
A devastating fire at Huiteng Shoes factory in Fujian Province kills 28 people. Police detain the owner as fire safety investigations begin.
Li Qiang meets Namibian president in Beijing, reaffirms commitment to deepen strategic partnership.
Premier Li Qiang and Namibian President Nandi-Ndaitwah meet in Beijing to boost cooperation in mining, energy, and infrastructure.
Shanghai Innovation Institute creates 26 companies in under two years, 17 founded by students
Shanghai Innovation Institute redefines AI talent: students lead projects from day one, launching 17 startups valued at 40B yuan.
Rescuers evacuate thousands of students from flooded educational park in Guangxi
Typhoon Meisak triggers severe floods in Guangxi, China, trapping over 10,000 students in a Guigang educational park. Rescue operations are underway.
6G is being implemented in China
China leads global 6G development with 40% of patents, targeting 2029 for technical solutions to power AI agents and the low-altitude economy.
Preparations for the Canton Fair are in full swing
The historic Canton Fair returns to Guangzhou from October 15 to November 4, featuring advanced manufacturing, smart healthcare, and global trade networking.
Xi calls for advancing Chinese modernization through sci-tech innovation
Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for accelerated self-reliance in science and technology at the 2025 national sci-tech award conference in Beijing.
Prefabricated building exports tripled over ten years to $4.3 billion
Chinese prefabricated building exports jump 45% in Q1 2026, cutting construction times by 60% through highly automated, robotic factory assembly lines.
Chinese memory chip makers expand capacity amid AI boom and global shortage
Chinese memory chip makers expand capacity as AI infrastructure demands shift production lines toward high-profit HBM chips, fueling market shortages.
Robot manufacturers boosted revenue to 90 billion yuan in five months
China's leading robot manufacturers exceed 90 billion yuan in revenue over 5 months, driven by humanoid exports and supply chain ecosystem integration.
Humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics gets approval for $617 million IPO
Unitree Robotics secures IPO approval on Shanghai's STAR Market to raise 4.2 billion yuan, driving commercial humanoid and quadruped robot innovation.
Shenzhen accelerates robotics development and makes exoskeletons affordable
How Shenzhen startup Hypershell leverages the Greater Bay Area supply chain to transform expensive medical exoskeletons into affordable consumer gear.
WAIC 2026 in Shanghai: record‑breaking AI exhibition exceeding 100,000 square metres
The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026 runs July 17-20 in Shanghai, featuring 1,100+ firms showcasing 3,000+ cutting-edge AI products.
