Qinghai-Xizang Railway enters third decade with AI safeguards and better passenger care

Two decades into full operation, the Qinghai-Xizang Railway is undergoing another change. Artificial intelligence is helping screen equipment faults and monitor risks along remote tracks, while preparations for electrification are advancing.

China's first private marine research vessel starts sea trial, costs $22.4m crowdfunded by 37 fishermen

China's first privately funded scientific research vessel, Haiying Jiake, began its maiden sea trial in Wenling, East China's Zhejiang Province on Saturday, making the initial step toward far-sea missions.

From food delivery rider to 336km ultramarathon record-breaker, China's Zhao Jiaju pushes the limits of human endurance

Chinese trail runner Zhao Jiaju crossed the finish line in Courmayeur, Italy, after 65 hours, 55 minutes and 22 seconds, winning the men's title at the TOR330 “Tor des Géants” ultramarathon and setting a new course record, 13 minutes faster ...

State media program confirms PLA Air Force J-35A codename Yunlong, expert says naming reflects both capabilities, cultural symbolism

A state media program aired on Saturday night labeled the J-35A stealth fighter with the codename Yunlong (Cloud Dragon/Loong). A Chinese military expert said this appears to be the first official confirmation of the fighter's codename, which reflects both its capabilities and Chinese cultural symbolism. China's proactive release of its own codenames for warplanes in recent years signals a new emphasis on commanding naming discourse, a shift from passive acceptance to active shaping, the expert said.

China's landmark Ecological and Environmental Code took effect on August 15, 2026 on the National Ecology Day. The Code is aligned with China's pledges to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. Check the graphic for ...
Japan, the US and South Korea are preparing a memorandum on Arctic maritime cooperation and expanded energy supplies, Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun reported on Sunday. The Japanese newspaper framed the initiative as an effort to strengthen the three countries' economic security ...
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