China’s Coal Power Share Dips Below 50% for the First Time as Renewables Gain Momentum

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

China Dominates Humanoid Robot Shipments in First Half of 2026 as Global Market Experiences Exponential Growth

China shipped over 19,000 humanoid robots in the first half of 2026, securing a commanding 77.9% share of global shipments, according to data attributed to industry research firm IDC. This…

Taiwan Receives First US-Made F-16V Fighter Jets Amid Escalating Tensions with China

Taiwan’s defense capabilities received a significant boost on Friday with the arrival of the first two F-16V fighter jets, manufactured by American defense contractor Lockheed Martin. These advanced aircraft are…

China’s Coal Power Generation Dips Below 50% for the First Time as Renewables Gain Momentum

Beijing – Coal-fired power plants generated 49.7% of all electricity output in China during the first six months of 2026, a landmark moment marking the first time the sector’s contribution…

Hong Kong Mourns Tung Chee-hwa, First Post-Colonial Leader, Amidst Reflections on a Tumultuous Tenure

Hong Kong officials and a broad spectrum of the public gathered on Sunday, September 20, 2026, to commemorate the life and legacy of Tung Chee-hwa, the city’s first post-colonial chief…

China’s Coal Power Generation Dips Below 50% for First Time Amidst Renewable Energy Surge

Beijing – For the first time in recorded history, coal-fired power plants accounted for less than half of China’s total electricity generation during the first six months of 2026. The…

Macau Concludes First National Security Trial Behind Closed Doors as Former Lawmaker Faces Subversion Charges

Macau’s Court of First Instance confirmed on Friday that the territory has concluded its inaugural national security trial, a process held entirely behind closed doors. The proceedings, which began earlier…

Huawei Unveils Industry’s First 7.2 Terabit-per-Second Near-Package Optics Module, Paving Way for Next-Generation AI Infrastructure

Huawei has officially unveiled what it describes as the industry’s first 7.2-terabit-per-second (Tbps) near-package optics (NPO) module, a significant advancement poised to address critical data transmission bottlenecks within burgeoning artificial…

Meituan Launches Groundbreaking Drone Delivery Network in Shanghai’s West Bund, Featuring China’s First Dedicated Route with McDonald’s.

Meituan, China’s dominant on-demand service platform, has initiated a significant advancement in urban logistics by establishing a low-altitude delivery network in Shanghai’s prestigious West Bund area. This pioneering move includes…

China’s Coal Power Output Dips Below 50% for First Time Amidst Renewable Surge

Beijing, China – In a landmark shift for the nation’s energy landscape, coal-fired power plants generated 49.7% of all electricity output in China during the first six months of 2026.…