Air China launched a new direct flight route between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Milan on June 13. This is the first regular direct flight from Daxing Airport to Italy, enhancing air connectivity between China and Europe. The route, CA749/750, will operate daily, significantly reducing travel time and costs for passengers and facilitating bilateral economic cooperation.
China's "Weight Management Year" initiative, launched in June 2024, faces challenges from social media misinformation promoting extreme diets and unverified treatments. Experts highlight common misconceptions about obesity and weight loss, with some individuals developing unhealthy dependencies on weight loss methods. Regulatory bodies are tightening controls on online sales of weight management drugs and products.
Shanghai has launched China's first industry-academia platform dedicated to photonic computing. The new lab, based at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, aims to advance research in photonic chip architectures, integration, and applications, offering a potential alternative to traditional semiconductors for AI computing.
China launched the Communication Technology Test Satellite No 25 on a Long March 5 rocket from Wenchang, Hainan, on Thursday. The mission aims to validate technology for next-generation orbital connectivity.
Following a deadly mining accident that killed 82 miners in Qinyuan county, China has launched a month-long nationwide workplace safety inspection. An official from the provincial emergency management department is under investigation for "serious violations of discipline and law."
China's MIIT and Ministry of Culture and Tourism launched a national campaign to promote consumer goods, integrating AI and cultural elements. The initiative aims to boost consumption, innovation, and international recognition for Chinese brands.
China has launched the world's first underwater data center (UDC) powered by wind, located off the coast of Shanghai. This initiative, a collaboration between HiCloud Technology and China Communications Construction, uses seawater for cooling, significantly reducing energy consumption and environmental impact, aligning with China's strategy for energy security and AI development.
China successfully launched 201 satellites into orbit on a Zhuque-2E rocket from the Gobi Desert. The mission included a direct-to-cell test satellite and one from China Mobile, expanding the Qianfan constellation.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has launched a 6G innovation development pilot program to foster indigenous technologies, applications, and terminals by 2029, aiming to support the commercial deployment of 6G.
China's Ministry of Emergency Management and Ministry of Natural Resources have jointly assessed high geological disaster risks in parts of Jiangxi, Hunan, and Guizhou due to predicted heavy rainfall from June 3-5. A Level IV national emergency response has been activated.
China has launched SST001, its first domestic alpha-syn PET tracer for Parkinson's disease, enabling in-vivo visualization of pathological proteins. This technology aids in precise differential diagnosis of Parkinson's and multiple system atrophy, addressing long-standing diagnostic challenges.
China's National Copyright Administration, along with three other ministries, has launched "Sword Net 2026," a campaign targeting online copyright infringement and piracy from June to November. The initiative focuses on four key areas: film and TV, cultural and creative products, books, and artificial intelligence, aiming to regulate online content and protect intellectual property.
China launched the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft carrying three astronauts to the Tiangong space station for a crew rotation and to continue long-duration experiments. The mission highlights China's space program and its international cooperation efforts.
China has launched the world's highest-altitude cross-sphere comprehensive observation station in Daocheng, Sichuan. This facility, led by Professor Chen Jiehong of Chengdu University of Technology, marks a historic leap in China's Earth multi-sphere coupling monitoring, achieving full-chain coverage from deep earth to deep space.
China's market regulators, industry ministry, and civil affairs ministry have launched a nationwide special action to combat false advertising and protect elderly consumers from fraudulent health food claims. The initiative aims to regulate the market, enhance industry standards, and safeguard the rights of senior citizens.
China has launched a national initiative, the Humanoid Full Lifecycle Management Service Platform, to assign unique codes to AI-driven humanoid robots for tracking from production to recycling. Led by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the system aims to monitor risks and regulate the rapidly developing industry.
China launched its Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts, including one who will spend a full year in orbit. Meanwhile, India voiced concerns over strict US visa policies during Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit, highlighting a divergence despite strategic alignment.
China launched Shenzhou 23 with three astronauts, including Lai Ka-ying from Hong Kong, to its Tiangong space station. One astronaut will stay for a year to study long-duration spaceflight effects.
China launched three astronauts, including the first from Hong Kong, on the Shenzhou-23 mission Sunday, aiming for a Moon landing by 2030. The mission to Tiangong space station will test long-duration spaceflight adaptability amid a renewed space race with the US.
China's Ministry of Emergency Management has initiated a Level IV national geological disaster emergency response for southern Anhui province due to predicted heavy rainfall and high risk of geological disasters. The response is active from May 24th to 27th.
China launched the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft atop a Long March-2F rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre. The mission, commanded by Zhu Yangzhu, aims for space exploration, with a Hong Kong government delegation attending the send-off.
China's Shenzhou-23 mission launched Sunday with three astronauts to the Tiangong space station. A crew member will spend a year in orbit for the first time, a key step in China's lunar ambitions by 2030.
Four Northeast Chinese cities launched the "Northeast Super" cross-provincial football league, aiming to boost regional revitalization through sports and tourism. The league involves 8 teams and 390 players, with significant sponsorship and expected tourism revenue.
China has launched a national platform for the full lifecycle management of humanoid robots, aiming to standardize development, ensure safety, and accelerate application. The platform covers R&D, production, sales, usage, maintenance, and recycling, with over 100 companies and 28,000 robots already registered.
