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Zhang Tong
Beijing
Reporter, China
Tong earned his Bachelor's degree from Tianjin University and Master's degree from the University of Washington. His major was Chemical Engineering and Data Science. He used to work as an editor of academic journals. He is enthusiastic about news writing and finding stories behind scientific research.
Tong earned his Bachelor's degree from Tianjin University and Master's degree from the University of Washington. His major was Chemical Engineering and Data Science. He used to work as an editor of academic journals. He is enthusiastic about news writing and finding stories behind scientific research.
Areas of Expertise:
Chemical engineering, data scienceLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
While Google and Elon Musk talk about putting data centres in space to cut costs and save on energy and water, China is doing it – and more besides.
Team from Peking University says its model could allow for ultra-secure communications across thousands of kilometres.
An aerodynamic tail nozzle designed in Nanjing proves its mettle in a high-subsonic speed drone test.
Emergency crews remain at the site in Shanxi province as smoke continues to billow from the wreckage.
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Breakthrough could open possibilities in quantum computing, space platforms, precision manufacturing and the chip industry.
Liquid cooling system powered by science could fuel critical infrastructure, offsetting soaring energy consumption and cooling demands.
Smart system allows flying-wing aircraft to fly 62.5 per cent faster, marking a world record for speed.
Fan Huitao and his team, working on a ‘711’ schedule, are credited with driving China’s air-to-air missile development to fourth generation.
Advance allows fibres to compute like chips or display information like transistors, paving the way for machine-wearable smart textiles.
‘Exceptionally precious’ data gained during unforeseen nine months in orbit to be used for ‘future design improvements’.
The technology is central to some forms of semiconductor manufacturing and dominated by overseas players.
The test of an ‘alien-looking’ giant airship in the skies above Sichuan created a buzz on social media.
Chinese satellite will be used for national land surveys, urban planning, environmental management and comprehensive disaster prevention.
Beijing has approved more than 30 projects to make vital raw materials in an effort to reduce its reliance on imported oil.
New method can extract precious metals from old mobile phones, computers and home appliances in less than 20 minutes.
Chinese researchers use ‘all-in-one’ algorithmic system to test for vulnerabilities in classified aircraft, paper says.
The network, designed to run without human oversight, was launched a month after Trump outlined plans for an ‘AI Manhattan Project’.
In less than two years, scientists have developed a technology that ‘fundamentally overturns’ conventional heavy-vehicle design.
Late US statesman Henry Kissinger’s dire warning about Tokyo aiming to become a nuclear power by 2028 is being re-examined by Beijing.
Team finishes construction of steep spiral ramp leading to underground facility where nuclear waste will be secured for thousands of years.
Feat seen to catapult China into global top tier of ultra-high-speed maglev technology and unlock new possibilities for hyperloop transport.
Demonstration at cybersecurity event highlights a flaw that could turn one robot into a ‘Trojan horse’ that can seize control of others.
Researchers harnessed the power of light to create a chip that could perform complex generative tasks with vastly improved energy efficiency.
Advanced product is used in huge infrastructure projects but that has further reduced supply for overseas buyers like the US defence sector.
EngineAI robot delivers forceful Bruce Lee-style kicks, while Musk’s Optimus jogs a few steps and falls over while handing out water bottle.
Implications are revolutionary for extremely high real-time demands such as AI large model training, telemedicine, director Liu Yunjie says.
Researchers give robotic arms the skill and precision of experienced surgeons, all thanks to the inspiration of a simple slip knot.
The ‘cement-coated’ YKJ-1000 could prove ‘formidably competitive’ internationally if sold at the relatively cheap price of US$99,000.
Doubt over dramatic footage due to a ‘lack of understanding’ about China’s strong manufacturing capability and supply chain, UBtech says.
