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Wuhan Panlongcheng Ruins: From Shang Dynasty Metropolis to 'City Living Room'
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Wuhan Panlongcheng Ruins: From Shang Dynasty Metropolis to 'City Living Room'

The Panlongcheng Ruins in Wuhan, a significant Shang Dynasty bronze culture site dating back 3,500 years, is now a national archaeological park and museum. It played a crucial role in early Chinese civilization, facilitating cultural exchange between the Yellow River and Yangtze River regions. The site now serves as a 'city living room,' attracting millions of visitors and offering educational programs and cultural products.

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Ke Tao, China’s remote sensing expert who was ‘devoted’ to national defence, dies at 48
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5/8/2026

Ke Tao, China’s remote sensing expert who was ‘devoted’ to national defence, dies at 48

China’s top remote sensing expert Ke Tao died from an illness on Wednesday at the age of 48, according to an obituary from Wuhan University. “Comrade Ke Tao made outstanding achievements in national defence science and technology and remote sensing mapping,” the obituary released on Thursday by the university’s School of Remote Sensing and Information Engineering said. Ke, a professor at the school, completed his undergraduate through doctoral degrees there before joining the faculty in 2008. In...

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Chasing L5: WeRide CEO sees ‘ChatGPT moment’ in driverless cars within 10 years
NEWS
5/5/2026

Chasing L5: WeRide CEO sees ‘ChatGPT moment’ in driverless cars within 10 years

WeRide boss Tony Han Xu believes the first fully autonomous cars may arrive on streets by 2035, as global carmakers and tech firms accelerate the application of self-driving technologies despite roadblocks. The latest setback came when Chinese regulators stepped in after an incident in Wuhan on March 31. Authorities scaled back the issuance of new autonomous driving licences after a system failure on March 31 involving Baidu’s Apollo Go fleet, which left passengers stranded and disrupted traffic...

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China Tightens Robotaxi Licensing After Baidu Apollo Go Incident Strands Passengers in Wuhan
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China Tightens Robotaxi Licensing After Baidu Apollo Go Incident Strands Passengers in Wuhan

China is tightening licensing requirements for robotaxis after a March 31 system failure involving Baidu's Apollo Go fleet left passengers stranded during evening rush hour in Wuhan, disrupting traffic for hours. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology convened a meeting with transport authorities urging the industry to conduct self-inspections and strengthen safety oversight. While curbs do not amount to a complete halt, new approvals for autonomous driving licenses will be harder to secure as regulators shift focus from rapid expansion to safety and stability.

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China Suspends New Licenses for Autonomous Vehicles After Baidu Robotaxis Halted in Wuhan
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China Suspends New Licenses for Autonomous Vehicles After Baidu Robotaxis Halted in Wuhan

China has suspended new licenses for autonomous vehicles following an incident last month in Wuhan where dozens of Baidu robotaxis suddenly stopped in traffic, causing chaos. The restrictions prevent companies from adding new driverless cars to fleets, expanding into new cities, or launching new test projects. It remains unclear when regulators will resume issuing licenses. This is at least the second time regulators have intervened after a Baidu-related incident, and the company's Wuhan operations remain paused while authorities investigate.

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