# China
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Tieling’s ‘Support-the-Army’ Bus: A Small Service, A Visible Signal
Tieling city in Liaoning province launched a dedicated “Support‑the‑Army” bus line on July 29, 2025, offering free rides to active servicemen, veterans and eligible dependents. The program — implemented rapidly by a cross‑agency task force and backed by municipal funding — blends practical transport benefits with a visible expression of civic gratitude and political signaling.
Under the Wings: How China's Ground Technicians Keep Army Helicopters Ready for War
A feature from the PLA’s Army Aviation Academy highlights the often-overlooked role of aviation repair crews in keeping Chinese army helicopters mission-capable. Through a mix of meticulous routine, multi-disciplinary training and local innovation, these ground technicians reduce downtime and increase operational resilience, underscoring that maintenance and human capital are central to China’s military effectiveness.
Hongqi Unveils First Car with All‑Solid‑State Battery After Sulfide Electrolyte Breakthrough
FAW’s Hongqi has produced a sample car featuring a 66Ah all‑solid‑state battery that passed a 200°C thermal abuse test, with a sulfide electrolyte reaching ionic conductivity above 10 mS/cm. The milestone narrows the technical gap between solid and liquid electrolytes but industrial scaling, cost and long‑term stability remain major obstacles before mass commercialization.
China Moves 6G From Lab to Field: Second‑Phase Trials Mark a New Stage in the Race for Next‑Gen Networks
China has begun second‑phase 6G trials, moving from foundational research to system‑level testing and field validation. The shift enhances Beijing’s ability to influence standards, bolster domestic supply chains, and shape the commercial and strategic trajectory of next‑generation wireless networks.
Blast at Kabul Chinese Restaurant Kills One, Prompts Beijing to Demand Action and Urge Evacuations
An explosion outside a Chinese restaurant in Kabul on 19 January killed one Chinese citizen and wounded five, prompting Beijing to demand urgent action from Afghan authorities. China condemned the attack, urged citizens to avoid travel to Afghanistan, and pressed for protection of its nationals and projects amid persistent ISIS‑K threats.
China’s Reputation Reset: State Censure of Influencers, New Oriental’s High-Profile Hire, and AI’s Push into Culture and Medicine
China’s state media has publicly criticised influencers for treating large online platforms as private domains, urging greater responsibility after a viral restaurant closure. In parallel, New Oriental hired charity leader Chen Xingjia as a senior adviser with a 1.5 million yuan salary as part of a reputational reset, while Chinese tech firms push AI into museums and drug discovery through high-profile partnerships.
From Public Rebuke to High‑Profile Hires: How Reputation and AI Are Reshaping China’s Corporate Playbook
A People’s Daily editorial has sounded a warning about the responsibilities of influential self‑media figures after a restaurant controversy, underscoring rising expectations for corporate and platform conduct. Concurrently, New Oriental’s hire of philanthropist Chen Xingjia and a string of AI partnerships in culture and biomedicine signal firms’ strategies to combine reputational capital with specialised, scenario‑driven AI deployments.
Spectacular Auroras Over China as a Major Geomagnetic Storm Rocks Earth
A major geomagnetic storm caused auroras to appear across large swathes of China, delighting onlookers but also raising concerns about impacts to satellites, communications and power systems. The event highlights ongoing solar activity and the need for robust space-weather monitoring and infrastructure resilience.
Blast Near Chinese Restaurant in Kabul Kills One; Beijing Demands Afghan Action and Urges Evacuations
An explosion outside a Chinese restaurant in Kabul on 19 January killed one Chinese national and wounded five. Beijing has lodged an emergency representation with Afghan authorities, condemned the attack, urged stronger protections for Chinese citizens and advised against travel to Afghanistan.
China’s 6G Pitch: How Integrated Communication-and-Sensing Could Rewrite Industry Connectivity
Professor Wang Jiangzhou urged that 6G should be built around integrated communication and sensing, arguing 5G cannot meet the latency, reliability and situational awareness needs of industrial and safety‑critical applications. He stressed multi‑station cooperative sensing, shared hardware and unified waveforms as central technical directions, and positioned China’s policy moves alongside global efforts to capture leadership in 6G.
China Forces Electric Cars to Slim Down: New Efficiency Rules Target the 'Battery-Bloated' NEV Boom
China has introduced a mandatory energy‑consumption standard that ties electric‑vehicle electricity use to curb weight, forcing manufacturers to curb the recent trend of heavier battery‑bulked models. The rule will accelerate lightweighting, higher‑density batteries and systems integration while reducing resource pressure from oversized pack production.
Beijing Draws Up Plan to Lift Household Incomes as Consumption Becomes China’s Growth Bedrock
China’s NDRC is preparing a package of measures to boost urban and rural household incomes and shore up consumption, pairing immediate demand support—such as trade‑in subsidies and job stabilisation—with investment, service‑sector expansion, and reforms to spur private participation. The moves respond to data showing consumption is now a leading driver of growth even as officials warn of a supply‑demand imbalance.