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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…
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China adds embodied AI robot technician to job catalog amid explosive demand
New job titles related to embodied AI are emerging in China, with roles like "embodied-AI robot application technician" set to be officially recognized. These positions, which did not exist three years ago, already comm…
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Israel closes Chengdu consulate amid strained China ties
The Israeli consulate in Chengdu has officially closed, marking a symbolic shift in China-Israel relations. While an analyst suggests bilateral ties were already strained, the outgoing consul general expressed sadness a…
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Meituan launches traffic safety feature for delivery riders in 20 Chinese cities
Meituan has partnered with Suzhou authorities to launch a new feature called "Wait for the light to stop the meter." This system aims to improve traffic safety for delivery riders by providing real-time traffic signal i…
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Chery launches Fengyun A9 electric coupe, challenging 150k yuan segment
Chery has officially launched its first all-electric B-segment coupe, the Fengyun A9, with a starting price of 109,900 yuan. This launch marks Chery's full coverage of plug-in hybrid, extended-range, and pure electric p…
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Chengdu hosts APEC Digital Week, highlighting digital hub status
Chengdu recently hosted APEC Digital Week 2026, showcasing its growing prominence as a digital center in western China. The city boasts significant computing power, leveraging advantages in green energy sources like hyd…
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Chengdu emerges as China's digital economy leader with AI infrastructure
Chengdu is positioning itself as a leading digital economy hub in Western China, highlighted by its hosting of APEC Digital Week 2026. The city boasts significant AI infrastructure with 29,000 P computing capacity and l…
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Chengdu builds world's first orbital AI constellation, targets trillion-yuan space computing
Chengdu is developing a trillion-yuan space computing industry, aiming for commercialization across its entire industrial chain. The Chengdu Hi-Tech Zone has established a comprehensive ecosystem with over 100 core ente…
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Volcano Engine establishes new tech subsidiary in Chengdu
Volcano Engine, a subsidiary of ByteDance, has established a new technology company in Chengdu, China, named Chengdu Jisu Engine Technology Co., Ltd. The new entity has a registered capital of 10 million RMB and will fo…
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Chengdu to host APEC Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting in 2026
Chengdu, China, is set to host the APEC Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting in July 2026. The city will highlight its advanced digital economy infrastructure, including a significant computing capacity of 29,000P and the…
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Singer Leehom Wang continues concert after severe stage injury
Singer Leehom Wang sustained significant injuries during a concert in Chengdu, China, on July 5th. While performing, he tripped over a safety harness, resulting in a fall that caused severe damage to his left ear and fa…