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The latest news and top stories on Chinese Academy of Engineering. A prominent Beijing-based national academic institution, the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) is dedicated to uniting leading experts to advise on major engineering and technological issues. Established in 1994, it serves as the highest honorary and advisory body in China’s engineering sciences and technology fields. Its main areas of activity include conducting strategic studies, providing consultancy for national decision-making and promoting engineering development. The CAE is recognised for its significant contributions to China’s scientific and industrial advancement, acting as a key national think tank.

Chinese state media announced on Tuesday that Major General Feng Yufang, a leading missile scientist with the PLA Rocket Force, had died aged 63. Photo: Handout

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Chinese rocket force scientist Major General Feng Yufang dies aged 63

Feng advocated for self-reliance, once saying ‘core technologies cannot be bought and relying on imports will not get us far’.

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Chinese Academy of Engineering

Chinese rocket force scientist Major General Feng Yufang dies aged 63

Feng advocated for self-reliance, once saying ‘core technologies cannot be bought and relying on imports will not get us far’.

China reveals military capabilities in new space solar power plant design

Top Singaporean scientist Seeram Ramakrishna joins China’s Tsinghua University

Liu Guozhi, once top PLA scientist, wiped off Chinese Academy of Sciences site

High-power microwave weapon expert was elected to the nation’s top scientific body in 2009.

Top Chinese nuclear, radar and missile experts vanish from engineering body site

Former CAE vice-president Zhao Xiangeng is among a number of academicians no longer profiled on the body’s website.

China can’t buy Elon Musk’s theory on space-based AI centres: experts

Beijing urged to focus on installing computing system in orbit to analyse data from satellites making information gathering more effective.

Steve Durst – the US citizen space diplomat who reached out to China

Durst, who has died aged 82, bridged a political divide for the ‘shared excitement of exploring the cosmos’.

China expels defence officials from legislature amid corruption crackdown

Three senior executives removed from National People’s Congress without explanation could face disciplinary action or criminal charges.

North America’s top computer vision scientist Liang Jie returns to China

Brain behind leading Microsoft tech products used by millions across the globe and sensor systems for elderly care joins Chinese university.

China, Israel continue to collaborate in science and tech despite unrest in Gaza

While Beijing supports Palestine and has a fractious relationship with Tel Aviv’s closest ally, cutting-edge innovations keep them together.

How Beijing’s clean air success left China’s rural farmers in the cold

In neighbouring Hebei province, rural residents say they cannot afford to heat their homes enough after switch from coal.

China turns mega-project failure into defining moment in modern engineering

In rendezvous beneath the Yangtze River, a multimillion-dollar tunnel boring machine meets its stalled twin with just 2mm of vertical error.

China builds world-first crab-walking electric ICBM mobile launcher prototype

In less than two years, scientists have developed a technology that ‘fundamentally overturns’ conventional heavy-vehicle design.

Over 10 years in the making: China launches 2,000km-wide AI computing hub

Implications are revolutionary for extremely high real-time demands such as AI large model training, telemedicine, director Liu Yunjie says.

Russia academy breaks up with China naval institute chief scientist under probe

Chinese headquarters of Russian Academy of Engineering says it is taking note of case against Guo Wei, who is accused of ‘faked’ credentials.

Top honours for engineers spotlight China’s gains in military technology

Researchers elevated to national academy for contributions to plane engines and carrier launch system.

China builds a Mach 4 ‘ACE’ turbojet engine with record-smashing performance

Advanced prototype set to challenge US-dominated field and transform next-gen military aircraft and futuristic civilian transport.

Return to China of cancer researcher Wang Qianben reunites esteemed family

Famous TCM researcher Wang Qi has seen his sons Qianfei and Qianben return from the US to lead institutes in China.

China charts path to global competitiveness in chips and AI over next five years

While the nation is a world leader in space exploration, 5G and green energy, key battlegrounds remain in AI and semiconductors.

More factories but less pollution: how China’s green tech revolution works

From EVs to solar panels and lithium batteries, sustainable and clean innovations are fuelling China’s growing economy.

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Explainer | From nose to tail, how China is reshaping the aviation supply chain

Recent achievements show Beijing’s efforts to localise the components of its planes have not abated in the wake of the C919’s success.

Explainer | From nose to tail, how China is reshaping the aviation supply chain