Hangzhou-based firm DeepSeek is recruiting open-source project developers for beta testing of its DeepSeek Harness AI agent, as announced by team lead Cui Tianyi. This initiative aligns with CEO Liang Wenfeng's strategy to focus on capable, cost-effective models for achieving artificial general intelligence.
Hong Kong researchers at CUHK are testing a surgical procedure for Alzheimer's, pioneered in mainland China, which has shown promise in improving patients' daily functions. The procedure was banned for unregulated use in mainland China due to safety concerns, prompting CUHK's controlled trials.
Hangzhou Library in eastern China's Zhejiang province is known as 'the warmest library' for its policy of welcoming beggars and scavengers, even featuring a statue of one. Initiated in 2008, the policy allows free access without a library card, with director Chu Shuqing defending the inclusivity against reader concerns.
Unitree Robotics, a Hangzhou-based firm, announced its initial public offering (IPO) on Shanghai's Star Market next week, planning to sell 40.45 million shares. This move is part of a broader trend among Chinese robotics start-ups racing to go public amidst intense rivalry with US counterparts.
Chou Tien-chen (36) defeats Toma Junior Popov (27) 21-15, 7-21, 21-13 in China Open men’s singles final, becoming oldest Super 1000 champion.
India's Sainyam secured a silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, scoring 243.4. The 22-year-old from Chandigarh showcased consistent performance, building on her strong domestic and international record, including previous junior gold medals.
A city in eastern China's Jiangsu province has signed an agreement with Alibaba Cloud and Wangsu Science and Technology to build a data center that will directly connect to renewable energy plants, aiming to boost token output efficiency by 62.5%.
Hong Kong's 6-strong triathlon squad, preparing for the Asian Games in Japan, is advised to perform aggressively from the start in the Edmonton World Triathlon Cup, crucial for maintaining the sport's Tier A status in Hong Kong.
A seleção brasileira de futebol de cegos estreia nesta quinta-feira (9) nos Jogos Parasul-Americanos em Valledupar, Colômbia, contra o Panamá. A competição marca o início da preparação para as Olimpíadas de 2028.
Typhoon Bavi, covering 940,000 sq km, is causing panic and uncertainty in China's Zhejiang province. Residents like high school tutor Hui Xinyi are preparing for potential power/water shortages and class disruptions by taping windows and stocking supplies.
Typhoon Bavi, covering nearly 940,000 sq km, is approaching China, causing anxiety among residents in Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces. Concerns include potential landfall, disruptions to daily life, and travel cancellations.
Typhoon Bavi, covering nearly 940,000 sq km, is approaching China, causing anxiety among residents in Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces. Concerns include potential landfall, travel disruptions, and utility shortages.
Hangzhou government issues high alert for Typhoon Bavi, urging preparedness for severe rainfall and potential worst-case scenarios. A local reservoir is discharging floodwaters as the typhoon nears Taiwan.
Hangzhou, China, has raised its alert level for Typhoon Bavi, urging all departments to prepare for the worst. The government emphasized precise forecasting, evacuation plans, public alerts, and emergency supply preparation. A local reservoir is discharging floodwaters in anticipation of heavy rainfall as the typhoon nears Taiwan.
Hangzhou government issues high alert for Typhoon Bavi, urging precise forecasts, evacuation plans, and preparation of emergency supplies. The typhoon is nearing Taiwan and expected to make landfall near the Zhejiang-Fujian border on Saturday.
China is preparing for Super Typhoon Bavi, urging shelters to stock three days of supplies and rescue teams to be on 24-hour call. The typhoon is predicted to make landfall on the eastern coast between Saturday night and Sunday morning, with authorities reviewing past typhoon impacts and drafting evacuation plans.
Robbyant's new LingBot-Vision AI model excels at precise object edge recognition, enabling robots to better understand 3D spaces. It outperforms existing models like DINOv3 with fewer parameters and less training data.
Yang Youlin, a former Nanjing economic development official, has been sentenced to death by a Chinese court for accepting over 2.21 billion yuan ($325 million) in bribes and other corruption charges. The sentence includes asset confiscation and recovery of illicit funds.
اكتشف العلماء في مقاطعة لياونينغ بالصين ديناصوراً جديداً أطلقوا عليه اسم Changzhousaurus sinensis، يتميز بريش ذيل طويل استثنائي وأطراف أربعة مكسوة بالريش. يبلغ طوله 34 سم، ويُعد من أصغر الديناصورات اللاحمة غير الطائرة، ويوفر أدلة مهمة لتطور الطيور.
Alibaba Group Holding has sued the US Department of Defence to be removed from a blacklist of companies supporting China's military. The tech giant claims the Pentagon's action violated constitutional due process and free speech rights.
13-year-old Yu Zidi dominated the Chinese National Swimming Championships, winning three gold medals and setting new personal bests. Her victory in the 400m IM broke a decade-old record, and her time ranks eighth fastest globally this season.
Xu Jiayu and Yu Yiting set new Asian records in the men's 50m backstroke and women's 200m individual medley at China's National Swimming Championships in Hangzhou. Veteran Sun Yang also contributed to a relay victory.
Hangzhou-based DeepSeek has raised approximately 50 billion yuan in a Series A funding round, achieving a post-investment valuation of about 400 billion yuan (US$59.2 billion). This valuation makes DeepSeek one of China's most valuable AI startups, surpassing Moonshot AI and MiniMax AI.
Alibaba Group Holding has launched its first AI models for robots, the Qwen Robot Suite, developed by Tongyi Lab. This suite aims to enable machines to perceive, reason, and interact with physical environments, marking a significant step into "embodied AI."
