Chinese mainland’s Shenzhou-20 Crew Honored with Space Service Medals
The Chinese mainland’s Shenzhou-20 astronauts were awarded Space Service Medals and ‘Heroic Astronaut’ titles after their record 270-day stay aboard the space station.
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Chinese Mainland Kicks Off Phase 2 of 6G Trials 🚀
The Chinese mainland has launched the second phase of 6G trials, hitting over 300 tech milestones in phase one and eyeing full AI-powered coverage across air, space, land and sea.
X Open-Sources AI-Powered ‘For You’ Feed Algorithm
X has open-sourced its AI-driven “For You” feed algorithm, revealing how it scores and ranks posts based on user interactions for transparency and real-time improvement.
Chinese Mainland Team Discovers Natural Carbon Nanotubes on Moon’s Far Side
Chinese mainland researchers confirm single-walled carbon nanotubes and graphitic carbon naturally on Moon’s far side samples from Chang’e-6.
Gen Z Farmers Bring Smart Greenhouses to Sichuan’s Shale Soil
Gen Z graduates are turning barren shale soil in Suining, Sichuan on the Chinese mainland into high-yield greenhouses for tomatoes and watermelons using smart tech and soil biology.
Chinese mainland’s R&D Intensity Tops OECD Average in 2025
The Chinese mainland’s R&D intensity hit 2.8% of GDP in 2025, surpassing the OECD average for the first time, as high-tech and green manufacturing soar.
Tech Triumphs: From Ocean Depths to Commercial Space Flight
This week, the Chinese mainland achieved major tech breakthroughs—from a record-breaking deep-sea descent to its first commercial space flight—reshaping exploration on Earth and beyond.
Chinese Mainland Power Use Hits Record 10.4 Trillion kWh in 2025
China’s electricity consumption hit a record 10.4 trillion kWh in 2025, driven by EV charging, IT services, and a surge in wind and solar power.
China’s First Nuclear-Powered Steam Plant Aims to Green Petrochemicals
China broke ground on the world’s first nuclear-powered steam plant in Jiangsu, using Hualong One and high-temp gas-cooled reactor tech to decarbonize petrochemicals.
OpenAI to Test Ads in ChatGPT Free & Go Plans
OpenAI will test ads in ChatGPT’s free and Go plans soon, aiming to fund AI development while keeping premium tiers ad-free.