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China Tests First eVTOL Supply Delivery to Offshore Oil Platform A Chinese-developed electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft has successfully completed its first offshore delivery, marking a major step forward in China’s low-altitude sea-land logistics, the mission, carried out by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), highlights the nation’s progress in adopting innovative aviation technologies. Supply Flight to Offshore Platform Completed in Under an Hour The aircraft carried essential supplies including fresh fruit and medicines. It took off from Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, and completed a 58-minute journey to an offshore oil platform located around 150 kilometres from the…

China’s Solar Industry Cuts 87,000 Jobs Amid Price Wars and Overcapacity China’s largest solar companies slashed nearly a third of their workforce last year, according to public filings. The sharp job cuts reveal deep financial strain in one of Beijing’s most prized industries, which is now suffering from falling prices, shrinking demand, and fierce competition. The cuts, which total around 87,000 jobs, impacted top firms including Longi Green Energy, Trina Solar, Jinko Solar, JA Solar, and Tongwei. A Reuters analysis found these companies reduced staff by an average of 31% in 2023 alone. Most firms did not disclose or confirm…

China’s Shenzhou-19 Crew Tackles Spacewalk Lock Failure with Precision China’s Shenzhou-19 crew has revealed that they overcame a critical equipment fault during a record-setting nine-hour spacewalk in December 2024. This extravehicular activity (EVA) is now the longest single spacewalk ever completed. Improvised Repair During Historic EVA Astronaut Cai Xuzhe, now China’s most experienced spacewalker with five EVAs, detailed the incident during post-mission disclosures. While installing equipment outside the station, a payload adapter became partially jammed. The device was meant to deploy via the cargo airlock with two locking mechanisms. The first lock disengaged properly using the robotic arm. However, the…

Alibaba Group has announced the launch of Qwen3-Coder, an open-source artificial intelligence model designed for software development, which the company describes as its most advanced coding tool to date. The release underscores Alibaba’s increasing focus on AI, as Chinese firms push aggressively to compete on the global stage. Rising Competition in the AI Arms Race The unveiling comes amid intensifying rivalry among Chinese tech giants, who are racing to produce cutting-edge AI systems that can rival those from the United States. The latest generation of models is geared not just towards natural language tasks, but also towards technical and industry-specific…

Chinese Embassy Denies Involvement in Singapore Cyberattacks The Chinese embassy in Singapore has denied allegations that a suspected espionage group linked to China was behind cyberattacks targeting Singapore’s critical infrastructure. In a statement shared on Facebook over the weekend, the embassy dismissed the accusations as “groundless smears and accusations”. China Reiterates Opposition to Hacking The embassy stated that China strongly opposes all forms of cyberattacks and enforces strict laws to prevent such activities. “China does not encourage, support or condone hacking activities,” the embassy said on Saturday. This statement came after allegations surfaced that a group named UNC3886 was targeting…

New Pier at North Korea’s Key Rocket Facility Seen via Satellite Images A new maritime pier has been completed at the main rocket facility in North Korea, the Sohae Satellite Launching Station. Satellite images from ICEYE confirm the completion of the pier, which is expected to play a significant role in future rocket launches. The pier is designed to handle larger rocket components, which were previously transported only by rail. Larger Rocket Parts May Lead to Longer-Range Missiles According to ICEYE, the new pier allows for the transport of larger rocket parts to Sohae. This could enable North Korea to…

Nvidia Plans More China Focused AI Chips After H20 Sales Resumption Nvidia will increase shipments of its H20 chips to China in the coming months and aims to introduce new, advanced semiconductors to the market, Chief Executive Jensen Huang said during an event in Beijing. His comments follow the US government’s recent decision to lift restrictions on H20 chip exports. H20 Chips Back on Sale in China Nvidia’s H20 chip, designed for artificial intelligence (AI) tasks like large language models (LLMs), was previously banned from sale to China over US national security concerns. However, the restriction has now been eased…

China’s Smart Consumer Device Industry Sees Rapid Growth in 2025 China smart device manufacturing sector is experiencing strong growth in 2025, supported by a government-led trade-in scheme and increasing demand across diversified consumer markets. From January to May, the electronic information manufacturing industry reported steady expansion. Companies above the designated size achieved total revenues of 6.49 trillion yuan (around 900 billion US dollars), representing a 9.4% increase compared to the same period last year. Rising Output of Consumer Electronics Production of electronic consumer goods has shown consistent growth this year. More than 140 million computers were produced between January and…

Tianzhou-9 Cargo Spacecraft Ready for Launch at Wenchang Site China has taken a major step towards its next space mission, as the Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft and Long March-7 Y10 carrier rocket were vertically transferred to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Site on Saturday. This move marks a crucial stage before the scheduled launch, which will occur soon from China’s Hainan province. Reliable Technology Ensures Launch in Complex Weather The Wenchang Space Launch Site, located on the South China Sea coast, typically faces hot and rainy conditions in July. However, according to technicians, the Long March-7 rocket’s mature…

Bitcoin Hits Record High Amid Institutional Demand Bitcoin soared to a record high on Friday, driven by strong institutional demand and crypto-friendly policies under the US administration of President Donald Trump. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose to a peak of $116,781.10 during the Asian session, marking a gain of over 24% so far this year. At last check, Bitcoin was trading at $116,563.11, continuing its upward momentum in the crypto market. Institutional Accumulation Drives Bitcoin Surge Joshua Chu, co-chair of the Hong Kong Web3 Association, noted that institutional players are actively accumulating Bitcoin. “Bitcoin’s new all-time high is being driven…