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......
Tibetans living abroad are casting their votes this Sunday in a parliamentary election organized across multiple continents, highlighting the political engagement of a diaspora determined to shape its future. The vote, taking place in more than two dozen countries, is part of a two-round electoral process designed to select representatives......
An American content creator is drawing international attention to China’s rapidly evolving automotive sector by offering guided tours of vehicles rarely accessible to U.S. consumers. At the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, YouTuber Ethan Robertson has been leading groups of foreign visitors through exhibition halls filled......
China has strongly criticized the decision by the European Union to include Chinese companies in its latest sanctions package targeting Russia, escalating diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Brussels. The dispute follows the EU’s 20th round of sanctions, which focuses on restricting entities in third countries accused of supplying......
French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticized the current global balance of power by placing United States President Donald Trump alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing all three as acting against European interests. Speaking in English during a joint appearance with Greek Prime Minister......
The 2026 Beijing international auto show opened with a strong display from BYD, which occupied an entire exhibition hall to present new electric vehicles and charging technologies. The Chinese automaker placed its new Denza Z hypercar at the center of its showcase while confirming a wider rollout of its Flash Charging 2.0 system across mainstream......
China National Space Administration has chosen five international collaboration projects for its Tianwen 3 mission, a major step toward what could become the first successful return of Martian samples to Earth. The announcement was made during the opening of China’s Space Day in Chengdu, following a global call for proposals launched......
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