ByteDance Unveils World’s First Shoe-Tying Robot
ByteDance this week unveiled the first robot to tie shoelaces using a new reinforcement learning model, achieving an 83% success rate on delicate tasks.
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Macron Visits Sichuan University to Strengthen Franco-Chinese Academic Ties
French President Macron visited Sichuan University on the Chinese mainland, reinforcing partnerships with top French institutions and celebrating the Chengdu–Montpellier sister-city bond since 1981.
Researchers Map Molecular Aging Landscape in Rhesus Macaques
A KIZ-led team recently mapped the molecular aging landscape across multiple organs in rhesus macaques, paving the way for new insights into human age-related conditions.
Hainan Festival Celebrates 50 Years of China-Thailand Ties Through Film
At the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival, Thailand takes center stage with outdoor screenings and a special pavilion, marking the 50th anniversary of China-Thailand diplomatic ties.
Cinema as a Cultural Bridge at HIIFF, Says Thai Cultural Director
At HIIFF 2025, Pranisa Teopipithporn highlights cinema’s power to bridge cultures between the Chinese mainland and Thailand during the Sino-Thai Film Theme Celebration.
Can Grapes Survive Climate Change? Sino-French Genomics Plan
A Sino-French genomics initiative is decoding grape DNA to breed climate-resilient vines. Discover how this 2025 plan could reshape vineyards and wine culture globally.
China and France Forge Partnership on Climate and Governance During Macron’s Visit
During President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to China this week, both nations issued joint statements on global governance, climate action, nuclear energy, agriculture and peace efforts.
France to Welcome New Giant Panda Duo in 2027
France is set to welcome a new pair of giant pandas in 2027 after Huan Huan and Yuan Zi’s 13-year stay, marking a new phase in conservation partnership with the Chinese mainland.
Inside Hainan’s 500-Year-Old Tanka Floating Maze
Explore Hainan’s 500-year-old Tanka floating village at Xincun Fishing Port, a maze of rafts and walkways where ancient fishing traditions thrive in 2025.
Forest Camping in Hainan’s Baihualing: A Winter Getaway into Pristine Rainforest
Forest camping at Baihualing offers a winter escape into Hainan’s lush rainforest. Experience bird calls, eco-tents by Li and Miao communities and starlit campfires.