A research team led by Liu Kaihui has successfully fabricated rhombohedral graphene at a scale and purity previously unachievable.
A 38-year-old Tsinghua University alumnus, Li Long, achieved a top score in China's national gaokao exam, securing admission to an eight-year medical program at Peking University.
Sixteen years after being saved from a river as a toddler, a young girl from eastern China, Zheng Yan, earned admission to Peking University and shared the achievement with her rescuer, 66-year-old retired naval serviceman Yu Xianguo.
Wang Hong and Deng Yu, Chinese mathematicians who entered university in 2007, were awarded the highest honor for mathematicians under 40 by the International Congress of Mathematicians, marking the first time Chinese nationals have received the prestigious "Nobel Prize of mathematics."
Beijing has expanded its visa-free travel policy for citizens from over 50 countries, leading to a significant increase in foreign visitors. This move, contrasting global trends of closure, aims to boost inbound tourism and allow visitors to form their own perceptions of China, despite existing limits on long-term stay.
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.
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.
Chinalawinfo PKULaw, Peking University's legal database, launched a Model Context Protocol (MCP) interface, developed by Anthropic, to enhance large language models with authoritative, traceable legal research capabilities. Positioned as an assistant, not a replacement for human lawyers, the service aims to transform generative AI into a verifiable research partner.
A Chinese scholar argues that global economic adjustments, not just China's industrial overcapacity, are the root cause of trade imbalances. Huang Yiping noted China's progress in reducing its current-account surplus but stressed the need for increased domestic consumption.
A Chinese analyst suggests Israel's move to phase out US military aid reflects a decline in American alliances due to the 'America First' policy. Negotiations for a new aid agreement began June 5, following Israeli PM Netanyahu's advocacy for reduced US support.
YCIS Hong Kong's Class of 2026 has received over 900 offers from top global universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and Stanford. The school emphasizes personalized support, global awareness, and compassionate action, with initiatives like 'Seeds for Tomorrow' providing real-world research experience.
Peking University held a closing ceremony for the first phase and launch for the second phase of its 'Understand China' program for students from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. The program aims to deepen their understanding of mainland China's development through immersive field research.
Gao Song has been appointed the new President and Deputy Party Secretary of Peking University, replacing Gong Qihuang. The announcement was made at a meeting on May 23rd attended by officials from the Central Organization Department, Ministry of Education, and Beijing Municipal Party Committee.
Researchers from Peking University and Alibaba's Damo Academy used AI to create China's first national inventory of solar and wind installations, identifying 319,972 solar facilities and 91,609 wind turbines using satellite imagery.
China's long-distance running popularity surge, with Shanghai Marathon applications exceeding last year's total mid-registration, contrasts with concerns over the country's elite competitive performance, attributed to a disconnect between mass participation and systematic talent development.
China could gain a “massive strategic advantage” from the war in Iran by reshaping trade in the Middle East and catching up with the US militarily, according to one analyst. Zhu Zhaoyi, executive director of the Institute of Middle East Studies at Peking University HSBC Business School, also said that with the current ceasefire looking likely to be extended, Beijing should assume a more active role in peace talks. He told a seminar in Shenzhen on Friday that China should draw on the lessons from...
A Chinese AI framework has resolved Anderson's conjecture in commutative algebra by synthesizing decades of mathematical literature, verifying its own proof with minimal human intervention and performing tasks faster than human mathematicians.
