China’s leading chip foundry, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), reported record-breaking third-quarter revenue, driven by robust domestic demand for “legacy chips.” SMIC’s Q3 revenue reached US$2.17 billion, a 34% increase year-over-year, marking the first time the Shanghai-based company has surpassed US$2 billion in quarterly revenue. Net profit surged by 58.3% to US$148.8 million. SMIC’s continued...
The 2024 Shenzhen Global Innovation Forum of Talents, held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center on November 1, highlighted Shenzhen’s focus on talent and innovation under the theme “Insight, Progress, Opportunity.” Established in 2017, Shenzhen Talent Day underscores the city’s commitment to fostering a robust talent ecosystem. Keynote Insights and Talent Strategies Notable speakers...
Over 300 global experts, including scientists, academicians, and business leaders, gathered in Shenzhen for the International Conference on Deep Sea Science and Technology and the 2024 COMRA Annual Science Meeting. Held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian District, the event focuses on sustainable methods for deep-sea exploration, conservation of fragile marine ecosystems,...
China’s Space Station welcomed its youngest-ever crew on Wednesday, with the arrival of the Shenzhou-19 mission. Commander Cai Xuzhe, along with taikonauts Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze—both born in 1990—successfully docked with the space station shortly after their launch from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. This mission is significant not only for its youthful lineup but...
The 26th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) is poised to host over 3,500 exhibitors from more than 100 countries and regions, organizers confirmed at a recent press conference. Scheduled for November 14-16 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center in Bao’an, this year’s event will span 400,000 square meters, drawing over 400,000 attendees, including more...
In a significant technological achievement, Chinese engineers have successfully tested nuclear-proof data link communications equipment, pushing it beyond standard military specifications to ensure its survivability in the event of a nuclear attack. The equipment passed a simulated high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) attack, which is considered one of the most probable threats in modern warfare. The...
Chinese scientists have reportedly achieved a major breakthrough in quantum computing by successfully breaching widely used encryption methods, raising concerns over the security of critical sectors like banking and the military. This marks the first time a quantum computer has effectively attacked certain cryptographic algorithms, according to a research team led by Wang Chao from...
Georg Hoffmann-Kuhnt, a 57-year-old German prosthetist, has spent over 17 years in China, helping patients regain mobility through custom-made artificial limbs. His Meide Yanyuan Studio for Rehabilitation, located in a serene, garden-like setting in northern Beijing, is designed to provide comfort and aid recovery for amputees. Having identified gaps in China’s prosthetic industry, Hoffmann-Kuhnt focuses...
China has launched the final pair of backup satellites for the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3), marking a key milestone in its global satellite navigation ambitions. These two satellites, launched on a Long March-3B rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, are the 59th and 60th in the BeiDou satellite family. Positioned in medium Earth...
China successfully launched the last pair of backup satellites for the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3) on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s space ambitions. The satellites, the 59th and 60th of the BeiDou family, were launched at 9:14 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province aboard a...