Opinion | How China’s classroom culture of complaint has turned toxic – and not just for teachers

Opinion | How China’s classroom culture of complaint has turned toxic – and not just for teachers

For anybody unfamiliar with China, it might have sounded like an odd thing to say. In the lead-up to September 10, the day recognised by the central government as Teachers’ Day, President Xi Jinping underlined the rights of teachers and the need protect their high social status. As it suggested ways to implement Xi’s directions, … Read more

Former Huawei ‘Genius Youth’ recruit launches humanoid robots to rival Tesla’s Optimus

Former Huawei ‘Genius Youth’ recruit launches humanoid robots to rival Tesla’s Optimus

“We have made some breakthroughs … in product research and development in the past year, and we’re now at the forefront of the industry,” 31-year-old Peng declared at the online video launch of the company’s new-generation humanoid robots. Backed by venture capital firm HongShan, Agibot on Sunday introduced five models of wheeled and biped humanoid … Read more

Beijing scraps reservation system for most tourist sites in time for summer travel season

Beijing scraps reservation system for most tourist sites in time for summer travel season

Earlier, the culture and tourism bureaus in the cities of Shanghai and Suzhou announced that except for some key scenic areas, all tourism attractions, and cultural venues would cancel their registration system. Before the pandemic, reservations were required for many sites to help control congestion and pressure on facilities. But ticket sales and visitor numbers … Read more

Huawei’s Richard Yu said to make switch from CEO to chairman of Chinese tech giant’s consumer business group

Huawei’s Richard Yu said to make switch from CEO to chairman of Chinese tech giant’s consumer business group

Yu, 54, will be replaced as chief executive at Huawei’s consumer business group by He Gang, who is currently the unit’s chief operating officer, according to a report on Wednesday by Chinese digital news outlet The Paper. Huawei declined to comment. A review of Yu’s profile page on Huawei’s official website on Wednesday showed that … Read more

Rescuers in China’s Guangdong race to save residents from flooding after heavy rain pummels province

Rescuers in China’s Guangdong race to save residents from flooding after heavy rain pummels province

Helicopters and rubber boats were deployed as rescuers raced against time to save residents from flooding in south China’s Guangdong province following heavy rainfall. In the city of Shaoguan in the north of the province, where large areas are flooded and landslides have been reported, rescuers were sent to relocate trapped residents and transport food … Read more