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Chinese scientists switch off one gene to make cabbage...

Chinese scientists have made cabbage smell of popcorn by switching off one gene. Similar research at Hainan University suggests new possibilities for breeding vegetables with distinctive flavours ...

China’s Double 11 shoppers can now buy AI tokens...

Tokens, the units AI models are billed in, are on sale as their own category in China's annual shopping festival for the first time, though most listings have sold very few units ...

Robot dog climbs Mount Tai’s 3,100 steps in an...

A four-legged robot from China's Zhishen Technology climbed Mount Tai's 3,100 stone steps in about an hour, outpacing human hikers. The feat highlights advances in robotics but also the machines' reliance on pre-mapped routes ...

Your Chinese SIM Card: 6 Things Every Expat Should...

China Mobile's monthly SMS tells you how much data you have left. It does not tell you your balance, how long old SIM numbers stay active, or the service costing less than 10 RMB a month that keeps a number protected. Here is what is worth knowing ...

The New Power Bank Rules Every China Expat Traveller...

Power bank rules changed globally on 27 March 2026. Here's exactly what applies on international flights, and what CAAC says about domestic ones …

Practical Guide to Chinese AI Tools: Chat, Images, Video,...

Everything you need to know about Chinese AI tools for productivity in 2026: chat, writing, translation, research, images, video, and work tools in China, with direct links ...

AI Is Moving Into Your Living Room — and...

The future of AI lives in your living room. Robots, smart systems, and invisible intelligence are turning homes into living spaces that adapt to you ...

Robot-Run Store Powered by Embodied AI Opens in Shanghai

A fully autonomous robot-run convenience store has opened in Shanghai, showcasing how embodied AI is moving from laboratories into real-world retail ...

Shanghai to implement new drone regulations

Shanghai has rolled out new regulations governing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), specifying where flights are permitted without prior approval and outlining application procedures for restricted zones ...