Swedish Cafe Puts AI in Charge: Meet Mona, Your New Robot Boss ☕
A Stockholm cafe is being run by an AI manager named Mona in a real-world experiment testing the future of automation and service.
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Xi Calls for Basic Research Boost to Fuel China’s Tech Future
President Xi Jinping emphasizes strengthening basic research to enhance China’s original innovation and sci-tech capabilities during a Shanghai symposium.
China’s President Xi Champions Basic Research as Key to Tech Dominance 🔬🚀
President Xi Jinping emphasizes strengthening basic research as the foundation for China’s scientific and technological advancement, calling for greater innovation and talent cultivation.
Inside China’s High-Tech Crash Lab: Redefining Car Safety
A look inside Geely’s advanced safety lab, where engineers and economists are redefining car safety through extreme testing and intelligent systems.
Why Global Giants Are Doubling Down in China 🌏✨
From German engineering in Shanghai to toys inspired by Lunar New Year, global companies are deepening their roots in China, forging powerful win-win partnerships.
AI Tokens Are the New Oil, and China Holds the Cheap Supply
James Kynge says AI tokens are the ‘new oil,’ and China’s cheap production is giving it a major advantage, reshaping global tech dynamics.
Sang Tian Bridges Ancient Chinese Music with Modern Sounds
Singer-songwriter Sang Tian is reinventing Chinese traditional music for the modern era, acting as a ‘translator’ of ancient melodies for today’s global audience.
China’s Digital Boom: Data Output Skyrocketed to 52 Zettabytes in 2025
China’s data production hit 52.26 zettabytes in 2025, accounting for over a quarter of the global total and signaling rapid growth in AI and smart industries.
China’s AI Ambition: Racing Towards Innovation 🚀
How China is navigating the exciting yet risky world of cutting-edge AI, aiming to balance rapid innovation with responsibility.
China Powers Up: New Nuclear Unit Begins Installation
China starts installing the core ‘nuclear island’ for a new power unit using its advanced ‘Hualong One’ technology, boosting clean energy capacity.