SenseTime Unveils SenseNova U1.5 Lite, Pushing Boundaries of Multimodal AI with Open-Source 8-Billion-Parameter Model

SenseTime, a leading artificial intelligence software company, has announced the open-sourcing of its SenseNova U1.5 Lite, an innovative 8-billion-parameter multimodal model designed to integrate visual understanding, image generation, and sophisticated…

China’s Coal-Fired Power Generation Dips Below 50% for the First Time in a Landmark Shift for Energy Landscape

Beijing – In a significant turning point for China’s energy sector, coal-fired power plants generated 49.7% of the nation’s total electricity output during the first six months of 2026. This…

DaDong Duck Ready for New York Opening

The highly anticipated arrival of DaDong, a renowned Beijing-based culinary institution celebrated for its exquisite roast Peking duck, marks a significant moment in New York City’s vibrant gastronomic landscape. The…

AmCham Taiwan Technology Committee Proposes Comprehensive Reforms to Strengthen National Digital Resilience and AI Governance

In a detailed assessment of Taiwan’s technological landscape, the Technology Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan has issued a series of strategic recommendations aimed at bolstering the…

Hongkong Post Faces Backlash Over Decision to End Permanent Civil Servant Contracts for New Hires

A pro-Beijing coalition of trade unions has voiced strong opposition to Hongkong Post’s recent decision to discontinue offering permanent civil servant contracts to new employees, a move anticipated to impact…

Donald Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

WASHINGTON – In a decisive move to bolster national security and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains, President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the imposition of tariffs of up to…

China Urban Development and Finance Forum Addresses Sustainable Urbanization Challenges and Green Futures

A pivotal gathering for urban sustainability convened in Beijing on Saturday, December 9, 2017, bringing together a diverse array of stakeholders to confront the intricate challenges of urban development and…

Creative Designs from Key Art Schools on Display in Dalian

A vibrant showcase of the nation’s burgeoning artistic talent has opened its doors at the art museum of Luxun Academy of Fine Arts in Dalian, Northeast China’s Liaoning province. The…

German Chemical Giant BASF Deepens Strategic Investments in China Amidst Robust Industrial Growth

Shanghai, China – Germany’s chemical titan, BASF SE, is significantly bolstering its footprint in China, driven by the nation’s burgeoning automotive and chemical production sectors. The company has recently inaugurated…

Alibaba Advances AI Chip Ambitions with Second-Generation T-Head, Bolstering Cloud Infrastructure and Domestic Semiconductor Prowess

Alibaba Group, the Chinese e-commerce and technology conglomerate, is poised to significantly strengthen its position in the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) hardware landscape with the anticipated tape-out and production of…