China plans to build a deep-sea base for unmanned submarine science and defence operations The first of its kind sea base is planned in the South China sea China plans to build an unmanned deep-sea base in the South China sea that will be the first artificial intelligence colony in the world. The project was…
Government signed a deal with EHang to launch its first urban air mobility pilot city programme EHang is a Chinese company that operates autonomous passenger and freight low-altitude vehicles Guangzhou has been chosen as the host city to pilot EHang’s air taxis. EHang will build its very first operational network of air taxis and transport…
HarmonyOS set to be launched later this year The operating system will be launched on Huawei smartphones and later be available on multiple smart devices such as wearable technology Amid the ongoing trade war between China and the US, Huawei could soon lose access to Google’s Android operating system. Instead, Huawei is finalising its own…
Canadian production of wine could see a boost in production thanks to Huawei Vineyards are exploring the application of wireless 5G to reach maximum efficiency Huawei Canada and partners – Global UAV, ARHT Media, Telitek and Hub6 – have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in which they pledge to explore the possibilities of…
The 500m Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope is still in commissioning phase but is performing well The telescope has been in operation for 3 years and already identified 86 pulsars The Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope, named FAST, has identified 86 pulsars, in partial achievement of its scientific goal. FAST, currently the largest radio telescope, was set…
Chinese scientists are developing a HIV vaccine – the first such vaccine to begin the second phase of clinical trial This is the first time a HIV vaccine has been given the green light for a second-phase human trial Scientists at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention are developing a vaccine that works…
One of the 17 goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is the eradication of hunger An initiative launched in June sees China and Africa cooperating in the rice value chain Rice is a staple food item or an alternative food crop for many Africans. But many African countries depend on rice imports to…
China launched the “Long March 11” rocket from a mobile platform in the Yellow Sea Rocket sends seven satellites into orbit From a mobile launch platform on the Yellow Sea, a seaborne rocket blasts off. Named “Long March 11”, the solid-propellant carrier rocket was the first of its kind to take off from water in…
Chinese phone manufacturer saw a gap in the market in Africa Handsets offer multiple features that cater specifically to African needs Tecno, a flagship brand of Chinese Transsion, is one of the top cellphone brands in Africa. Unlike Huawei and Xiaomi, Tecno did not initially develop in China and then expand. Transsion built its base…
China’s Belt and Road Initiative helps develop science in Africa Agriculture, information technology benefit China is playing a role in growing science across Africa, with agriculture and information technology key beneficiaries. A team of Chinese and Kenyan researchers in Nairobi have developed wine-producing grapes. Developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the grapes varieties have…