An analysis in the Pacific Journal recommends Beijing strengthen inter-agency coordination and build credible deterrence to protect its maritime rights along the first island chain, which spans from the Kuril Islands to Borneo, including Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Fudan University developed a hydrogenolysis method for polyolefins, which constitute over 60% of plastic waste, to convert them into C8-C16 hydrocarbons for aviation fuel under mild conditions, addressing environmental concerns.
A Chinese research team, led by PhD student Wang Yi, has developed a new fabrication method for 3D integrated photonics, drastically cutting production time from hours to seconds, addressing a major manufacturing bottleneck in the field.
Peking University researchers have created an all-optical interconnect system that links standard electronic chips, accelerating AI inference speeds by over 100 times and reducing computational resource needs by nine times. Published in National Science Review, the system uses FPGA chips and custom hardware components for signal conversion.
Researchers from China's Harbin Institute of Technology have proposed a system for wirelessly powering lunar rovers using laser beams transmitted from solar-powered stations on sunlit peaks. The strategy, detailed in the Journal of Deep Space Exploration, aims to overcome limitations of cables and batteries for future lunar exploration.
Weinan E, a Peking University professor, stated at an AI conference in Shanghai that advanced domestic scientific instruments are crucial for generating high-quality data needed for AI in science. He likened the situation to "cooking without rice" if such equipment is unavailable.
Stanford professor Jure Leskovec's AI system, Biomni, translates plain-language requests into complex research workflows for biologists. It searches databases, writes code, identifies genes, and generates lab instructions, with over 10,000 scientists globally using the open-source tool.
Northwest Normal University and Gansu Zhulong Technology have launched the Qianjiyuan Tianshu carbon-14 nuclear battery, a significant upgrade from its predecessor. The new battery uses less radioactive material, offers higher power output, and boasts a dramatically increased volumetric power density, with a theoretical lifespan of thousands of years.
Researchers at China's People’s Public Security University have devised a non-contact method to identify smartphone apps and user actions by analyzing low-frequency electromagnetic radiation. Published in Radioengineering, the technique bypasses the need to access a phone's OS or data, offering a new tool for digital forensics.
Routine oceanographic surveys provide data for marine science that can also enhance underwater acoustic models for submarine operations, anti-submarine warfare, and undersea infrastructure planning. Maritime strategist James Holmes highlighted the dual-use nature of these missions, noting past friction with Chinese vessels.
Chinese researcher Wu Xinbo analyzes US foreign policy shifts, particularly under a potential second Trump term, suggesting a return to pragmatic realism. He believes China-US relations are moving towards "dynamic stability" with an emphasis on process management.
The 82-meter Haiying Jiake, a 3,500-tonne research vessel funded by 37 Zhejiang fishermen, faces significant financial challenges due to a lack of contracts and an undeveloped private market for such vessels in China, with daily operating costs in the hundreds of thousands of yuan.
China's Ministry of Natural Resources conducted a marine survey in its jurisdictional waters in the East China Sea using the research vessel Xiangyanghong 22. The mission aimed to understand ecological conditions for conservation efforts, with announcements of such missions being rare.
HIT researchers in China have developed a microwave plasma chemical vapour deposition (MPCVD) technology to grow high-purity, single crystal diamonds of any size. This breakthrough could provide China with an advantage in next-generation AI hardware due to diamonds' superior heat dissipation capabilities.
Chinese urological cancer experts are now influencing global treatment models, according to Professor Ye Dingwei. At the 2026 ASCO annual meeting, five studies from China were presented, with Ye's team from Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center contributing three oral presentations on bladder and prostate cancer. Their research focuses on optimizing perioperative strategies, first-line treatments for advanced cancers, and salvage therapies for drug-resistant cases, marking a shift from surgical platforms to comprehensive treatment and original research.
Chinese researchers led by academician Yan Ning have revealed the structures of the Nav1.6 sodium channel complexed with three neurotoxins: scorpion toxin Cn2, cone snail toxin ι-RXIA, and bullet ant toxin Pc1a. The findings, published in Nature, shed light on unexpected binding modes and regulatory mechanisms, offering potential for precise drug design targeting neurological diseases.
Chinese researchers from the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica have proposed a new drug design principle based on "first principles" and a "pulsatile activation" concept, published in Nature. This approach aims to restore physiological rhythms rather than continuously stimulating targets, offering potential hope for bile acid-related liver diseases.
Chinese researchers, led by Huawei and multiple institutes, successfully conducted full-parameter post-training on a 1.6 trillion-parameter AI model using over 1,000 Huawei chips, enhancing China's AI self-reliance.
Chinese researchers have cloned a second major high-protein gene, THP3-T, from wild corn. This discovery aims to increase corn's protein content, reducing China's heavy reliance on imported soybean meal for animal feed.
Chinese researchers have developed a new, eco-friendly method to extract caesium from brine, a rare metal crucial for strategic resources. This breakthrough could significantly boost China's domestic supply, which currently relies heavily on imports.
Analysis of UAP footage suggests an object may have achieved accelerations exceeding 600g, far beyond human or drone capabilities. Scientist Zhang notes a lack of hard data hinders scientific understanding.
Taiwan's Coast Guard successfully expelled China's research vessel 'Tong Ji Hao' from its restricted waters after the ship repeatedly trespassed. National Security Council Secretary-General Wu Chao-hsieh condemned China's actions as illegal and provocative maritime coercion.
Chinese company Nuwacell claims its stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease shows significantly higher efficiency (80-90% conversion) than international competitors (below 25%), citing faster clinical trial timelines.
China has successfully tested a system capable of beaming microwave power to multiple moving targets simultaneously, including a drone. Developed at Xidian University, the system transmitted 1,180 watts over 100 meters with precise beam control and achieved a 20.8% efficiency.
