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Unlocking the secrets of the ‘Dragon Man’ skull – and what it reveals about human evolution

In September 2018, China Daily ran a story that found its way to my desk. It featured the photograph of a beautifully preserved fossil skull with huge brow-ridges, with a caption speculating – wrongly, as it would turn out – that it belonged to a species of human known as…

The Conversation · Oct 23

Liu Huan, popular Chinese musician who performed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, dies at 63: What we know about his cause of death and funeral ceremony arrangements

Liu Huan, a renowned Chinese musician and educator, passed away at 63 in Shanghai. With a lifelong commitment to music education, Liu championed young artists through various charitable efforts, and his remarkable career included performing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. His impact as a teacher over three decades and passionate…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

New 2D memory device stores data on just a single electron

Researchers build a new memory device following a single-electron storage breakthrough. It could make transferring data faster and more energy-efficient.

LiveScience · Aug 13

Philippines Condemns 'Dehumanising and Racist' China Daily AI Video Portraying Country As Monkey

A China Daily AI-generated propaganda video has drawn outrage after portraying Filipinos as monkeys, prompting a strong response from the Philippine government amid the South China Sea dispute.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

Sister villages embrace for poverty fight

LUANG PRABANG, Laos, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Chinadaily.com.cnTo mark the fifth anniversary of China eradicating absolute poverty, China Daily is publishing a series of stories on how the country's poverty alleviation experience has not only helped the country wipeout severe deprivation, but has also taken root…

AAP · Jun 4

Scientists find a 2,400-year-old flush toilet in China showing how advanced ancient life was

Archaeologists in northwest China have unearthed what is believed to be the country’s only known ancient flush toilet, a discovery that is changing assumptions about early sanitation and daily living. The discovery was made in the Yueyang archaeological site in Xi'an, which was a significant political hub in the early…

The Times of India · Feb 4

RKLB Stock Update: Rocket Lab Shares Soar After Completing High-Profile Mission

Shares of Rocket Lab USA Inc. surged on Monday after the space launch company successfully completed a high-profile mission for Japan's space agency, reinforcing investor confidence in its execution and growth prospects.

International Business Times · Dec 15, 2025

China launches internet satellites on 600th mission of Long March rocket (video)

A Long March 8A rocket lofted another batch of China's Guowang internet satellites on Wednesday evening (Oct. 15). It was the 600th launch overall for a Long March vehicle.

Space · Oct 17, 2025

Can the new India-China bonhomie reshape trade and hurt the US in Asia?

Trump’s tariffs and shifting geopolitical winds have pulled India and China closer. That could undercut the US-led Quad.

Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2025

Chinese hotel launches rent-a-dog services where guests can hire a canine companion for £51 a night

Guests can book a ‘pet-themed’ room and then select the dog of choice

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025