Stories from China

The Long March 6A rocket, carrying the SpaceSail Polar Group 09 payload, has successfully launched. The launch occurred on May 12, 2026, at 11:59 UTC.

The Gallium Oxide market is projected to grow significantly, valued at $70 million in 2024 and expected to reach $450 million by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate of 26%. Its superior bandgap compared to Silicon Carbide makes it suitable for electric vehicles and 5G applications.

Foxconn has confirmed a cyberattack that reportedly exposed data from Apple and Nvidia. The extent of the breach and the specific data compromised are still under investigation. This incident follows previous reports of a cyberattack on the company.

In April, the top ten car models sold in China included Geely Xingrui (34,727 units), Xiaomi SU7 (26,826 units), Tesla Model Y (22,990 units), Li Auto i6 (21,024 units), and Changan Qiyuan Q05 (15,814 units). Specific models and sales figures were published.

President Trump is preparing for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. business leaders, including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, will join the President. They are expected to discuss trade, business deals, and artificial intelligence.

President Trump stated he will ask Chinese President Xi Jinping to open China to American businesses. Trump reportedly needs Xi's assistance to end the ongoing war with Iran. This meeting is given the current geopolitical climate.

The topic has generated interest, with users seeking to understand the outcomes in such critical cases. The discussion includes cases where patients are kept alive by machines despite lacking autonomous heartbeats or breathing, focusing on the physiological outcomes.

The Panasonic Lumix L10 camera is trending on Zhihu, a Chinese social media platform.

The new Panasonic Lumix L10 camera is being discussed on the Chinese platform Zhihu. The topic has garnered attention, reaching the second most trending position with 980,000 heat.

China has established dominance in lithium technology and supply chains. This positions the country as a key player in the global energy transition. The country leads in AI patents as well.