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1. China’s J-20 stealth fighter’s radar leap credited to semiconductor scientist Xu Xiangang
China’s J-20 stealth fighter has tripled its radar detection range, thanks to semiconductor advancements over the past two decades led by Shandong University scientist Xu Xiangang, according to the university.
2. China’s rare mineral gives blind mice ‘super vision’, offers hope for humans
Researchers have used a rare mineral produced mostly in China to create an artificial retina that not only restored sight in blind animals, but also gave them “super vision” – the extraordinary ability to see infrared light.
3. China starts mass production of world’s first non-binary AI chip
China has initiated the world’s first large-scale application of non-binary AI chips, integrating its proprietary hybrid computing technology into critical sectors including aviation and industrial systems.