On December 17, 2025, the Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligent Technology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced new progress in its second clinical trial of invasive brain‑computer interface technology. The trial, conducted in cooperation with domestic research institutions and medical units, marks a major shift from...
Chinese researchers have uncovered a surprising link between allergic reactions and cancer treatment, turning what is usually an excessive immune response into a potential new weapon against tumors. Allergic reactions occur when mast cells, a type of immune "sentinel," rapidly release vesicles loaded with inflammatory factors within seconds of...
A team led by Du Zhixue at the Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has published a breakthrough study in *Science* showing that Earth's lower mantle, located more than 660 kilometers beneath the surface, may contain massive primitive water reservoirs. Through high-temperature and high-pressure experiments simulating...
MicroCloud Hologram Inc. (NASDAQ: HOLO), a Shenzhen-based technology service provider, has announced a new quantum computing method that enables high-precision quantum state preparation using matrix product states (MPS) with mirror-symmetric probability distributions. Probability distribution loading is a critical step in quantum algorithms...
China's research vessel Marine Geology No. 6 has returned from the second leg of its 15th voyage, a 95‑day mission covering more than 12,000 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean. The expedition brought back a wealth of deep‑sea data and specimens, marking several scientific firsts. The crew collected environmental information, seawater samples...
Chinese researchers have released new findings on how alpine ecosystems respond to long-term climate change, focusing on carbon cycling and plant productivity. The study was conducted by the Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with several universities and institutions across China. The...
Chinese scientists have achieved a breakthrough in superconductivity, setting a new record for nickel-based materials. A joint team from the Beijing High-Voltage Science Research Center and Shandong University successfully induced bulk superconductivity at 96 K (‑177.15°F) in high-quality La₂SmNi₂O₇‑d single crystals under high pressure. This...
China's compact fusion device known as BEST, often compared to the "planetary engine" in the film The Wandering Earth, has entered its final assembly stage in Hefei. The project currently has a localization rate of 93.4 percent, and during the country's 15th Five‑Year Plan period, this rate is expected to reach 100 percent. Once completed, the...
On November 29, 2025, CCTV News visited the Purple Mountain Laboratory in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, where researchers demonstrated a key breakthrough in 6G technology: a photonic terahertz communication system capable of wireless transmission speeds up to 1 terabyte per second. That's 100x faster than current 5G networks-fast enough to download a...
A research team led by Chen Junshi at the University of Science and Technology of China has developed a novel LU direct solver that dramatically improves the efficiency of sparse matrix computations. The breakthrough was achieved using the matrix computing power of Huawei's Kunpeng processors, specifically the Kunpeng 920 model. Sparse matrix...
On November 27, 2025, Beijing's Science and Technology Commission and the Zhongguancun Science City Management Committee released a strategic plan to build large-scale space data centers in low Earth orbit. The centers will operate at altitudes of 700-800 kilometers (435-500 miles) and deliver over 1 GW of computing power per unit, supporting...
On November 27, 2025, the Institute of Electrical Engineering at the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced a major breakthrough in superconducting magnet technology. The team successfully developed a large-diameter, high-field general-purpose superconducting magnet with a central magnetic field strength of 16.5 Tesla and an inner aperture of 150...
On November 25, 2025, a cargo flight carrying power lithium batteries equipped with a newly developed active safety system departed from Ezhou Huahu International Airport in Hubei Province. The flight, operated by SF Express, reached Shenzhen within two hours, improving delivery efficiency by nearly 80% compared to traditional land transport. The...
On November 26, 2025, researchers at East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) announced the creation of a bionic "chili-meter" capable of delivering exact spiciness readings. The invention is designed to spare human testers from the discomfort of tasting extremely hot peppers and could revolutionize quality control in the food...
On November 24, 2025, the Chinese Academy of Sciences officially launched the International Science Program for Burning Plasma in Hefei, alongside the release of the BEST compact fusion energy experimental device plan. Fusion scientists from more than 10 countries, including France, the UK, Germany, and Italy, signed the "Hefei Fusion...
A research team from Zhejiang University has published a breakthrough study in Nature, unveiling a new method for non‑invasive transdermal insulin delivery. The innovation could allow millions of diabetes patients worldwide to manage blood sugar without injections. The team created a skin‑permeable polymer, OP, which bonds with insulin to form...
China has officially put into use its first high‑energy direct geometry inelastic neutron scattering time‑of‑flight spectrometer. The instrument recently passed acceptance at the country's spallation neutron source and is now operational. This spectrometer provides a critical platform for studying the microscopic dynamic behavior of matter. Unlike...
On November 14, the China Telecom Quantum Research Institute announced the successful construction of the Tianyan-287 superconducting quantum computer. The system is equipped with the same chip as Zu Chongzhi No. 3 and was jointly developed by China Telecom Quantum Group and Keda Shield Quantum. It integrates 105 data qubits and 182 coupling...
Clarivate Analytics released its 2025 global list of highly cited scientists, covering 6,868 researchers from more than 1,300 institutions across 60 countries and regions. The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) led all institutions with 258 scientists included, surpassing Harvard and Stanford for the third year in a row. This achievement highlights...
Jiangsu province has launched its first dedicated brain-computer interface (BCI) ward at the General Hospital of the Eastern Theater Command in Nanjing. According to a November 13 report from Nanjing Daily, the facility is the first of its kind in the region and has already completed a clinical trial using a semi-invasive BCI system. The initial...
China has completed construction of a cutting-edge quantum radiation metrology laboratory, marking a major leap in the country's measurement science capabilities. Led by the China Institute of Atomic Energy, the facility includes a multi-purpose production and research platform for electrical radiation metrology equipment and is now fully...
A research team led by You Jingbi at the Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has developed a perovskite solar cell prototype with a certified photoelectric conversion efficiency of 27.2%. The achievement was published in the journal *Science* and marks a major step toward commercializing perovskite-based solar technology...
On November 9, China officially broke ground on the Luzhou Tower, a 400-meter (1,312 feet) atmospheric observation structure located in Hefei's Future Science City. Once completed in September 2027, it will become the tallest meteorological tower in the country and a key component of China's national atmospheric research infrastructure. The Luzhou...
On October 31, 2025, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology (Xijianda) announced a breakthrough in power semiconductor packaging materials. The university's New Energy Electrical Materials and Energy Storage Technology team introduced a novel epoxy encapsulation compound that combines ultra-high thermal conductivity with excellent...
On November 4, 2025, Chinese robotics company Procosmos officially launched the Dabai 2.0, an upgraded industrial-grade wheeled robot designed for high-precision manufacturing environments. The Dabai 2.0 robot is engineered to meet the core demands of modern industrial production. It delivers sub-millimeter operational accuracy, with a positioning...
As of the end of October 2025, China's Guoshoujing Telescope, also known as LAMOST (Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope), has released a record-breaking 28.07 million spectra and 11.59 million sets of stellar parameters. This achievement places it first in the world in terms of total spectral data output, reinforcing its role...
On November 4, 2025, China successfully completed the world's first remote subretinal injection surgery using a 5G-powered ophthalmic surgical robot. The procedure was performed between Guangzhou and Urumqi, two cities separated by over 4,500 kilometers (2,800 miles), marking a breakthrough in telemedicine and precision eye care. The operation was...
On November 4, 2025, researchers from the Shanghai Institute of Microsystems and Information Technology, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, announced a major advancement in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. Their team developed a minimally invasive neural implant that combines a deformable microelectrode array with a silk protein...
On November 1, 2025, Chinese robotics company Prouniverse introduced two new industrial-grade robotic products: the humanoid robot Dabai 2.0 and the dexterous robotic hand Proxiaolin. Both are designed for high-precision, continuous operation in manufacturing and inspection environments. Dabai 2.0 is an upgraded version of Prouniverse's...
China has achieved a major milestone in nuclear energy development by successfully converting thorium into uranium fuel inside a Thorium Molten Salt Reactor (TMSR). The breakthrough was announced by the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics (SINAP), part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and marks the first time this conversion has been...
China has successfully developed and applied a new nuclear-grade filter material with an accuracy of 0.45 micrometers (μm), equivalent to about 0.000018 inches. This breakthrough was achieved through the "R&D Project of Nuclear Power Plant Primary Circuit and Auxiliary System Water Filter Element," led by Qinshan Nuclear Power. The filter element...
China has completed the High Energy Photon Source (HEPS), a fourth-generation synchrotron radiation facility located in Huairou Science City, about 31 miles (50 kilometers) north of Beijing. The facility, nicknamed the "giant magnifying glass," is designed to produce X-ray beams that are up to 1 trillion times brighter than the sun's surface...
China Telecom has successfully completed the construction of the world's longest commercial air-core optical cable, spanning a total of 110 kilometers, including 100 kilometers of air-core fiber. This groundbreaking infrastructure connects securities trading data centers in Dongguan and Hong Kong, marking the first cross-border deployment of...
On October 23, 2025, Xiamen Heart Hospital in China successfully performed the world's first transnational robot-assisted transcatheter cardiac interventional surgery. The operation was remotely guided by experts located over 10,000 kilometers away at the University Hospital of Bordeaux in France, marking a breakthrough in global medical...
Researchers at Nanjing University have developed a new type of all-perovskite laminated solar cell that has achieved a certified photoelectric conversion efficiency of 30.1%, marking the first time polycrystalline thin-film solar cells have crossed the 30% threshold. The certification was issued by Japan's Electrical Safety and Environmental...
Researchers at Dalian University of Technology have unveiled a cutting-edge radio frequency (RF) sensor designed for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), achieving over 95% signal transmission efficiency and a stable line-of-sight range of 50 kilometers. The sensor recently passed flight tests at the Pucheng Test Flight Center in Shaanxi Province...
Guangdong Province has introduced a groundbreaking medical imaging cloud platform designed to eliminate redundant exams and streamline healthcare access. Built under the guidance of China's National Healthcare Security Administration, the system connects 208 hospitals and integrates with the national medical insurance network. The platform assigns...
On October 25, the 2025 World Laureates Forum on Materials Science convened in Shanghai's Lingang area, bringing together dozens of top scientists, including Nobel laureates, academicians, and industry experts. The event focused on breakthroughs in catalysis, energy, and materials science, aiming to accelerate innovation for a sustainable future...
On October 26, 2025, researchers from Peking University announced a major scientific breakthrough in semiconductor materials. Using cryo-electron tomography-a technique typically reserved for biological research-they captured the first-ever microscopic 3D "panoramic photo" of photoresist molecules in liquid, achieving a resolution finer than 5...
On October 26, 2025, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Chongqing University successfully hoisted a 15-ton proton accelerator into place, marking the completion of the core installation for the city's first proton therapy system. This milestone follows the hospital's approval in July 2021 to introduce the technology, making it the only medical...
China is rapidly advancing its brain-computer interface (BCI) industry through coordinated government policy, academic research, and clinical innovation. In August 2025, seven Chinese government departments-including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the National Development and Reform Commission-jointly released the...
Photo: Northwestern Polytechnical University A team from Northwestern Polytechnical University in China has developed a fully transparent, jellyfish-shaped bionic robot designed for stealthy underwater missions and environmental monitoring. Nicknamed the "Underwater Phantom," the robot is nearly invisible when submerged. It measures approximately...
At the 2025 New Energy Battery Industry Development Conference, Sunwoda introduced its latest polymer all-solid-state battery, dubbed "Xin Bixiao." The new cell delivers an energy density of 400Wh/kg and a cycle life of 1200 weeks under ultra-low pressure conditions ( The company plans to build a 0.2GWh pilot production line by the end of the...
Researchers in China have unveiled the world's first intelligent chip capable of full-band, high-speed wireless communication. The breakthrough, published in Nature , uses advanced optoelectronic fusion technology to overcome long-standing limitations in frequency band compatibility. Traditional electronic hardware is restricted to single...
Researchers at Westlake University have achieved two world-firsts in protein engineering: the precise de novo design of voltage-gated anion channels and successful in vivo testing of these synthetic ion channel proteins. Their findings were published in the journal *Cell*. The team designed a pentameric transmembrane protein with 15 α-helices...
China's latest innovation in rail technology, the CR450 series high-speed train, has reached a record speed of 453 kilometers per hour (281.5 mph) during pre-service qualification runs. This development positions the nation at the forefront of next-generation ground transportation capabilities. The rigorous qualification trials are currently being...
A Chinese research team from Tsinghua University has announced a major technological breakthrough with a revolutionary spectroscopic imaging chip named RAFAEL, which is poised to transform the way humanity observes the universe. The advance, published this week in the journal Nature, resolves a decades-old technical obstacle in the field of...
China has unveiled the world's first magnetic resonance platform tailored for brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, developed in Tianjin by Tianjin University's Haihe Laboratory and partners including Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare. The system combines high-resolution MRI with EEG recording to non-invasively monitor full-brain activity in...
A groundbreaking new approach to sustainable computing has been unveiled, showcasing the world's first large-scale, wind-powered Underwater Data Center (UDC). This pioneering facility, which cost an estimated $226 million for its initial phase, integrates offshore wind energy with deep-sea cooling to drastically cut down on power, land, and water...
On October 20, MediaTek, China Telecom, and Xiaomi jointly announced a major upgrade to RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) high-precision positioning technology. This enhanced system leverages 5G network capabilities, chip-level connectivity, and smartphone ecosystem integration to deliver sub-meter accuracy with second-level response times. The technology...
China plans to establish a nationwide high-speed computing network with millisecond-level latency in urban areas by 2027, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on October 17, 2025. The initiative aims to enhance inter-computing center connectivity and ensure reliable network access for critical...
On October 15, Shenzhen-based LongSight Technology announced the release of a next-generation, ultra-high-speed real-time oscilloscope with a bandwidth of 90 GHz. This device is capable of detecting signals from chips as small as 3 nanometers and capturing signals at the micromicrosecond level. This marks a major technical advancement for China's...
On October 17, a team led by Professor Wu Huaming at Tianjin University's Center for Applied Mathematics and the State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology published a new DNA‑storage method called "StairLoop" in *Nature Communications*. This approach significantly boosts the ability to recover data even when synthesis errors are high. With global...