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Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Times
From dancing robots to DeepSeek, the university helping China to win tech race
A s it grows in economic and geopolitical might, China likes to find heroes, whether exemplary communists, successful businessmen or Olympic gold medallists. Its latest is a university. Twenty years ago, the sweeping campus of Zhejiang University in China's one-time capital Hangzhou would not feature in any lists of top international seats of learning. Even now, when it ranks among the world's best, it would probably elicit the reaction 'Where?' from most people outside China. But as of this year that has changed, thanks to a legion of earnest young tech entrepreneurs — they can reasonably be called nerds — like Liu Chang and Sean Pan. Zhejiang University campus in Hangzhou ALAMY Zhejiang has won the nickname locally as the 'mother of little dragons' — new tech start-ups like the AI company DeepSeek that are taking the world by storm. And there are more dragons on their way, if Chang and Pan have their way.
Kuwait Times
3 days ago
- General
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait, China hail cultural ties with calligraphy event
KUWAIT: Calligraphers and attendees are seen with artworks at the event. KUWAIT: The Chinese Cultural Center in Kuwait, in collaboration with the Old Kuwaiti Crafts Society, hosted a vibrant cultural event titled 'An Evening of Arabic and Chinese Calligraphy', celebrating the artistic and historical ties between the two nations. The event brought together prominent calligraphers and artists from Kuwait and China, who presented a blend of Arabic and Chinese calligraphic styles alongside fine art and ceramic exhibitions. The gathering highlighted the depth of both cultures and the power of art as a unifying force. Charge d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Kuwait Liu Chang praised the initiative in his opening remarks, calling it 'a bridge for human and artistic communication'. He emphasized the role of cultural exchange in strengthening bilateral relations. President of Old Kuwaiti Crafts Society Hussain Ali Albazaz underlined the importance of preserving heritage crafts through such creative platforms. Live workshops offered guests hands-on experience with Arabic scripts like Thuluth and Diwani, as well as Chinese scripts such as Kaishu and Xingshu. Attendees participated in collaborative artworks that fused both traditions, drawing strong public interest and appreciation. The evening concluded with the presentation of signed commemorative artworks to both organizing institutions, symbolizing continued cultural friendship. Organizers announced future plans for joint artistic events to deepen cooperation and mutual understanding. The event served not only as an artistic showcase but also as a reaffirmation of cultural dialogue as a cornerstone of Kuwait-China relations. KUWAIT: Calligraphers and attendees are seen with artworks at the event.
South China Morning Post
14-03-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China-Europe rail link woes, Trump's unlikely online star: SCMP's 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing Last week, China's leaders made promises to support the China-Europe Railway Express – an overland freight link that has become a symbol of Beijing's ambitious drive to recreate the ancient Silk Road. But the reality is that traffic along the intercontinental rail link has been declining for months. Nuclear physicist Liu Chang, who is conducting research that is considered crucial to achieving viable nuclear fusion energy, has left Princeton University for a position at Peking University in Beijing. Photo: Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) After more than a decade in the United States, nuclear physicist Liu Chang, whose research has been crucial in the journey to achieve fusion energy, has left Princeton University for a position at Peking University in Beijing. China's third most senior official, Zhao Leji, has reappeared in public after missing the end of the country's main political event due to ill health. It was the first time in decades that the NPC closing meeting was not attended by all members of the Politburo Standing Committee.
