A China-led team has set a record for perovskite solar panel efficiency at 22%, outperforming silicon panels in real-world testing, paving the way for low-cost, high-efficiency commercial production.
A study by researchers at the Centre for Asia-Pacific Development Studies found that China's Belt and Road Initiative is associated with improved corruption control, reduced debt risks, and boosted global trade, challenging claims that it is a 'debt trap'.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech at an international forum will gauge the stability of US-China relations post-Xi-Trump talks, amid Asia-Pacific concerns over the Iran war's impact on security and economies.
A Chinese analyst warns that the era of US-China relations defined by three joint communiques may have ended, citing unrealistic expectations for a political understanding on Taiwan due to US domestic politics. The White House echoed the sentiment, emphasizing fairness and reciprocity.
Song Yuhang, Oxford PhD graduate and co-founder of British AI chip startup Fractile, left the company in May 2024 after questions were raised about his academic background and ties to Chinese institutions, particularly Beihang University where he completed his undergraduate studies. No misconduct has been suggested.
Song Yuhang, Oxford PhD graduate (2022) and JP Morgan AI Research Award recipient, co-founded UK AI chip startup Fractile in 2021 with Walter Goodwin. He left the company in May 2024 after questions emerged about his academic background and ties to China's Beihang University, where he completed his undergraduate studies. No misconduct allegations have been made.
