TOPIC

Chinese Academy of Engineering

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.

Science

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.

15 Mar 2026 - 8:56PMvideocam

Science

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

10 Mar 2026 - 1:12AMvideocam

Science

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

16 Feb 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

Corruption in China

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.

5 Feb 2026 - 2:10AMvideocam

(From left) Zhou Xinmin, former chairman of AVIC, Luo Qi, chief engineer of the China National Nuclear Corporation, and Liu Cangli, former president of the China Academy of Engineering Physics. Photos: Handout

Science

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.

2 Feb 2026 - 3:28PMvideocam

Science

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.

30 Jan 2026 - 5:00PMvideocam

Accidents and disasters in China

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.

13 Jan 2026 - 10:58AMvideocam

Beijing has recorded its best air quality performance since data started being collected more than a decade ago. Photo: AFP

Science

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.

11 Jan 2026 - 3:02PMvideocam

Science

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.

31 Dec 2025 - 5:49PMvideocam

Science

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.

10 Dec 2025 - 5:37PMvideocam

Chinese scientists say their innovation means computing centres separated by distance but linked by optical network could work together almost as efficiently as a single giant computer. Image: Shutterstock

Science

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.

24 Nov 2025 - 9:23PMvideocam

Guo Wei has been suspended as a foreign academician to the Russian Academy of Engineering after he became subject to a Chinese police probe over alleged academic misconduct. Photo: Handout

China's military weapons

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.

23 Nov 2025 - 2:00PM

Science

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.

7 Nov 2025 - 11:00PMvideocam

Science

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.

22 Oct 2025 - 6:59PMvideocam

Wang Qianfei’s research focuses on blood and tumour genomics. Photo: Handout

Science

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.

6 Oct 2025 - 10:00PMvideocam

Semiconductor chips being produced for export at a factory in eastern China’s Shandong province. Photo: AFP

Science

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.

9 Sep 2025 - 10:12AMvideocam

China airliners

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.

4 Aug 2025 - 5:00PMvideocam

Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.

SUPPORT NOW

Chinese Academy of Engineering

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

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

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