to your health

China’s medicines are surprising the world.

“In recent months China’s progress in artificial intelligence has stunned the world. A quieter yet equally significant shift is under way in biotech. China has long been known for churning out generic drugs, supplying raw ingredients and managing clinical trials […]

big ideas

Renewable energy in the Antarctic.

“On a remote island in the Southern Ocean, China’s Qinling Station has switched on Antarctica’s first large-scale hydrogen energy system — a breakthrough in sustaining research operations in one of the harshest places on Earth.” ~ learn more

tech, startups, internet

Manus, a new AI agent.

The demo looks promising! I’ve applied for early access and will report back if I get it. Interestingly this was promoted as “China’s second DeepSeek moment.” The founder, Yichao ‘Peak’ Ji, has a pretty crisp American accent and his github […]

retail therapy

Chinese cars at smartphone prices.

“In China, the prices of new cars have reached incredibly low values, which are comparable to the prices of modern smartphones. Chinese automakers have managed to offer vehicles at prices ranging from just $610 to $1,714, making them the most […]

fun facts

Why Hong Kong uses bamboo scaffolding.

A super cool visual explainer. “It’s flexible, strong and cheaper than steel and aluminium — metal alternatives that are now more commonly used in mainland China and elsewhere in Asia. In Hong Kong, skilled armies of scaffolders can erect enough […]

retail therapy

Temu’s takeover is now complete.

“Launched in late 2022, the Chinese-owned ecommerce site, known for selling a vast array of astonishingly affordable goods, took only two years to become a household name in the US. … Temu is projected to earn more than $50 billion […]

retail therapy

Temu’s takeover is now complete.

“Launched in late 2022, the Chinese-owned ecommerce site, known for selling a vast array of astonishingly affordable goods, took only two years to become a household name in the US. … Temu is projected to earn more than $50 billion […]

under the microscope

Detecting lung cancer by breath.

“When the human body breaks down fat in a process called lipolytic cholesterol metabolism, isoprene is released in exhaled breath. As it turns out, a decline in isoprene can indicate the presence of lung cancer. The team, led by researchers […]