Chen Yufei Triumphs at Macao Open: Sweeps Women’s Singles Title
Chen Yufei from the Chinese mainland overpowered Denmark’s Line Christophersen 21-17, 21-17 to claim the women’s singles title at the BWF Macao Open, her fifth crown of the season.
Chengdu’s ‘Home’ Village Opens Ahead of 2025 World Games
Chengdu’s Athletes’ Village “Chengdu Home” opened on the Chinese mainland, ready to host 7,000 participants at the 2025 World Games from August 3 to 18.
Xi Champions Netizen Input for China’s 15th Five-Year Plan
Chinese President Xi Jinping urges integrating over 3.11 million netizen suggestions into the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan to bridge policy and public aspirations.
China Opens Ninth Batch of Lunar Sample Research Applications
CNSA approves its ninth batch of lunar sample loans: 30.88g from Chang’e-5 & Chang’e-6 missions to 32 research groups for groundbreaking lunar studies.
50,000 Rally for Gaza: Pro-Palestine March Crosses Sydney Harbour Bridge
Tens of thousands marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in pouring rain on August 3, demanding an end to the Gaza conflict and famine, with a parallel rally in Melbourne.
Zhu Deyong: Why AI Can’t Replace Human Storytelling
Zhu Deyong argues AI will never replace human storytelling, drawing on Van Gogh and Monet’s examples to show the soul behind creativity.
Artificial Breeding Fuels Yangtze Finless Porpoise Comeback
Artificial breeding advances in China are helping the critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise rebound, with new births and reserves boosting numbers toward ecological recovery.
Zhejiang Unmanned Vessel ‘Albatross’ Sails Into Typhoon Eye for Storm Science
Zhejiang’s wind-powered vessel Albatross entered the eyes of Typhoons Wutip and Wipha, collecting unprecedented data to improve storm forecasts and enhance disaster prevention.
EU’s New US Tariff Deal: Slim Gains, Big Risks for Germany
Economist Sergi Basco warns the EU’s new US tariff deal offers minimal gains – Germany faces steep losses, Spain’s auto sector feels the pinch as member states prepare to vote.
ROK Dismantles Border Loudspeakers to Ease Tensions with DPRK
The ROK military has begun removing loudspeakers along the border with the DPRK to restore trust and ease tensions after suspending broadcasts in June 2024.