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PulseAugur coverage of Chengdu — every cluster mentioning Chengdu across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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China returns WWII US airmen remains from Himalayan airlift route
China has returned the remains of American airmen who perished during World War II while on supply missions over the Himalayas. A handover ceremony took place in Chengdu, Sichuan province, between Chinese and US militar…
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Adaspace launches satellite AI computing, plans Hong Kong IPO
Adaspace, a company based in Chengdu, has successfully deployed AI capabilities onto satellites and plans to offer satellite-based computing time. In collaboration with Jiazhihuihang, Adaspace has demonstrated the abili…
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Chinese optical suppliers' stocks slump amid AI growth fears
Chinese optical component suppliers experienced a significant stock sell-off, with companies like Eoptolink Technology, TFC Communication, and Zhongji Innolight seeing substantial drops in their share prices. This decli…
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South Korea bets on regional airports to spread tourism boom beyond Seoul
South Korea is aiming to distribute its tourism boom beyond Seoul by developing five regional airports into new tourism hubs. The country saw a record 18.9 million foreign visitors in 2025, but most stayed in the capita…
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China: Man arrested for fabricating rooftop child grave hoax
A man in Chengdu, China, has been arrested for fabricating a child's grave on a rooftop. The homeowner discovered what appeared to be a grave above her flat and was told by a neighbor that it contained the remains of a …
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Chinese driver's kindness to blind passenger goes viral
A ride-hailing driver in Chengdu, China, has gained widespread admiration after a video showed him reassuring a blind passenger about his appearance. The driver, surnamed Wang, offered to provide free rides to the passe…
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Meituan reveals top 2026 National Day holiday travel destinations
Meituan has released data indicating the top travel destinations for the 2026 National Day holiday. The cities of Nanjing, Chengdu, and Xi'an were identified as the most popular choices among travelers. This information…
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AI research questions traffic forecast utility in urban route planning
A new research paper evaluates the impact of improved traffic forecast accuracy and uncertainty coverage on route-choice utility in urban environments. Using processed road speed data from Beijing and Chengdu, the study…
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Indonesia to receive Chinese J-10CE fighter jets in six months
Indonesia is set to receive its initial batch of Chengdu J-10CE fighter jets within six months, marking the country as the third international operator of this Chinese-manufactured aircraft. The nation had previously co…
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Xi Jinping urges Chinese universities to boost national tech ambitions
President Xi Jinping has called on Chinese universities to play a more significant role in advancing the nation's technological and innovation goals. In a letter to Sichuan University, Xi emphasized the importance of in…
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GSK licenses Chinese cancer drug for up to $750M
GSK has agreed to acquire global rights to a novel T-cell engager cancer drug from Chinese firm Chimagen Biosciences. The deal, potentially worth up to US$750 million, focuses on a treatment for multiple myeloma that ai…
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Chinese vendor sparks 'camera bullying' debate amid vloggers' exploitation
A 92-year-old snack vendor in Chengdu, Sichuan, has become the subject of a "camera bullying" debate after vloggers intentionally provoked her for sensational content, portraying her as an "evil granny." This incident h…
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Hong Kong high-speed rail disrupted by signalling fault, 15 trains delayed
A signaling fault caused a 45-minute disruption to northbound high-speed rail services in Hong Kong on Sunday morning. The issue, reported by the MTR Corporation, led to delays for at least 15 trains heading to various …
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Unitree Robotics establishes major embodied-AI hub in Chengdu
Unitree Robotics is establishing a significant embodied-AI presence in Chengdu, China, with plans for "three bases and two centers." This move marks Unitree as the fifth major embodied-AI company to choose Chengdu as a …
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China's baijiu heartland Yibin pivots to new energy and hi-tech manufacturing
The city of Yibin, historically known as the home of the baijiu producer Wuliangye, is undergoing a transformation to become a new energy and hi-tech manufacturing hub. Despite its baijiu heritage, local officials are e…
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Asia embraces open-source Chinese AI models for sovereign capabilities · 1 source tracked
Governments and companies across the Asia-Pacific region are increasingly adopting open-source Chinese AI models, diverging from the US-China technological competition narrative. This trend is driven by the cost-effecti…
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China's AI Boom Centered in Chengdu, Fueled by Tech Giants and Academia
China's artificial intelligence industry is experiencing a significant boom, with a particular focus on the city of Chengdu in Sichuan province. Major tech companies like SenseTime, Baidu, Alibaba Group, Tencent, Huawei…
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China's Guangdong province targets AI talent retention amid competition
China's southern Guangdong province is implementing strategies to attract and retain artificial intelligence talent, aiming to counter the outflow of founders from prominent AI companies like DeepSeek and Moonshot. Desp…
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Man builds world's largest hollyhock garden inspired by wife's memories
A man in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, was inspired by his wife's childhood memories to create the world's largest hollyhock garden. Zhou Xiaolin sold his house and dedicated a decade to cultivating over 80 hectares of holly…
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Elon Musk plans massive Texas chip factory for AI and space ambitions
Elon Musk's companies, SpaceX and Tesla, are planning to construct a massive semiconductor manufacturing facility called Terafab in Grimes County, Texas. This facility is intended to be the largest building on Earth, sp…