Society & Culture digital_ai18 JUN 2026

Chinese universities cut 12,000 degree programmes to meet AI era demand

Beijing has eliminated roughly 12,000 degree programmes from Chinese universities since 2021, replacing them with technology-focused courses aligned to state-designated 'future industries'.

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Industry mobility_ev asia_pacific europe+218 JUN 2026

BYD launches "flash-charging" model and expands global charging network

BYD is bringing a premium hybrid SUV to market with flash-charging technology that adds 400 km of range in 5 minutes, priced at 350,000 yuan.

Industry energy_cleantech mobility_ev18 JUN 2026

New energy vehicles now account for 56.9% of all new car sales in China

New energy vehicles now account for 56.9% of all new car sales in China, with 1.496 million units sold in May 2024 — a 14.4% year-on-year increase. Traditional combustion engine passenger vehicle sales fell 41.

Industry digital_ai robotics_automation18 JUN 2026

Alibaba launches first AI model suite for robots through Tongyi Lab

Alibaba's Tongyi Lab has released the Qwen Robot Suite, the company's first purpose-built set of AI models for robotic applications.