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Self-Driving Taxis Shut Down in Guangzhou

This is a major setback for WeRide.ai, who had previously stated their desire to have 500 self-driving taxis on the road in 2019.

by Bryan Grogan, 08 November 2018

'Terminator'-Inspired Liquid-Metal Robot Developed in China

While the idea of a robot made of liquid metal was fantasy in the early '90s, as 2018 draws to a close the concept seems dramatically more possible...

by Matthew Bossons, 06 November 2018

China to Launch Artificial Moon into Orbit in 2020

The orbital object will have an optical range of up to 80 kilometers and be bright enough to replace street lights.

by Sunny Wang, 17 October 2018

WATCH: QQ AR Feature Educates You on ¥100 Bill

If you've got a ¥100 bill in your wallet, give this a try.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 08 October 2018

CCP-Themed Smart Speaker Teaches Party Doctrine

Finally, a smart speaker that can educate you on the ins and outs of the Chinese Communist Party anytime, anywhere.

by Sunny Wang, 06 September 2018

Tencent Gets Green Light to Test Self-Driving Car in Shenzhen

One less roadblock for driverless vehicles in China.

by Gary Bailer, 15 May 2018

Do You Use Chinese Food Delivery Apps? Your Personal Info Could be for Sale

Thousands of private profiles scraped from food delivery databases are being sold to shady marketers for pennies.

by Cassandra Gu, 27 April 2018

Chinese Iron Man-Inspired Robot Has Jet-Powered Feet, Does Splits

Developers in Guangdong have solved a difficult design challenge with a creative solution.

by Daniel Plafker, 21 March 2018

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