Tuesday 28 April 2026 - 11:26
Chinese solar manufacturers Longi and Trina Solar have reported consecutive breakthroughs in silicon solar cell efficiency, both exceeding the 28 percent threshold in independently verified results. The rapid sequence of announcements highlights intensifying competition in the photovoltaic sector as companies push toward the practical limits......
Chinese appliance maker Dreame Technology has introduced a concept electric vehicle equipped with rocket boosters, claiming performance levels that could surpass any production car to date. The Nebula NEXT 01 JET Edition was revealed in San Francisco, where the company said the vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 0.9 seconds if its......
India and China have resumed high-level dialogue on regional security, as their defence ministers met on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) gathering. The meeting reflects ongoing efforts by both countries to manage their complex relationship, which has been shaped by both cooperation and tensions in recent years.......
Chery is considering manufacturing a compact electric vehicle in Europe as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the region. The move reflects growing efforts by Chinese carmakers to localize production and adapt to regulatory and consumer expectations across European markets. The company already operates in more than 100 countries......
The 2026 Beijing Auto Show, held from April 24 to May 3, marks a turning point in the global automotive landscape. With 1,451 vehicles on display, including 181 world premieres, the event has expanded far beyond a traditional exhibition. Covering 380,000 square meters across two major venues, it reflects the scale and influence of China’s......
Toyota Motor reported a second consecutive monthly decline in global vehicle sales in March 2026, reflecting weaker demand in key regions and disruptions linked to both supply chains and model transitions. The downturn comes despite record production levels, highlighting a widening gap between output and consumer demand. Global deliveries......
Smart has revealed the first images of its Concept #2, a prototype that signals a new direction for its compact two-seater electric vehicle. The concept draws directly from the legacy of the Smart Fortwo while introducing a more assertive design language aligned with the brand’s evolving identity. The Concept #2 maintains the small......
China is advancing a large-scale effort to build an orbital computing network powered by artificial intelligence, while expanding its military presence in space. The dual-track strategy combines commercial innovation with strategic ambitions that analysts say could challenge existing space leadership within the next two decades. A Chengdu-based......
China’s growing demand for advanced artificial intelligence chips is expected to drive import growth beyond export expansion for the first time since 2021, marking a shift in the country’s trade dynamics. Economists now forecast imports will rise by about 5 percent in 2026, more than double earlier projections, as companies accelerate......
DeepSeek has cut the cost of its API services by up to 90 percent, intensifying price competition across the global artificial intelligence industry. The move follows the release of its latest large language model, V4, and includes a 75 percent promotional discount on its flagship V4 Pro model through early May. The new pricing structure......
Hyundai Motor plans to export electric vehicles manufactured in China to markets across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, marking a strategic shift as the company seeks to rebuild its position in the world’s largest auto market. Chief executive José Muñoz said the company had grown complacent during its early success in......
Chinese researchers have developed what they describe as the world’s first direct coal fuel cell capable of generating electricity with zero carbon emissions. The system produces power without burning coal and captures all carbon dioxide released during the process. The findings, detailed in the journal Energy Reviews, introduce a potential......
China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Myanmar in safeguarding its national sovereignty and internal security, as diplomatic engagement between the two neighbors intensifies. The statement came during a high-level visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who concluded a regional tour aimed at strengthening ties across Southeast......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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