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Electric trucks cheaper than diesel vehicles on long-haul routes
South China Morning Post, Published on 04/02/2025
» HONG KONG — Battery-powered electric trucks driving long-distance routes from Shenzhen are more cost-effective than those powered by diesel fuel, according to an expert from a think tank.
Olympics: Why is surfing being held in Tahiti and why aren't locals happy?
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/07/2024
» Although Paris was selected as the host city for the 2024 Olympics, not all the events will take place in the French capital.
Baidu robotaxis draw complaints from human drivers
South China Morning Post, Published on 10/07/2024
» BEIJING - A fleet of more than 500 driverless taxis operated by Baidu's autonomous-driving unit in Wuhan, capital of central Hubei province, is quickly gaining customers despite vocal complaints from locals and taxi drivers, showing the complications of providing such services in an urban area.
China plans to expand 'manta ray' submersible fleet
South China Morning Post, Published on 10/06/2024
» China is expanding its fleet of coral-monitoring submersibles and plans to build larger models that could also be used for reconnaissance purposes.
Tech start-up launches new solar-powered, self-driving boats to clean up ocean waste
South China Morning Post, Published on 09/02/2024
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong-based marine tech start-up Clearbot is set to launch a new generation of bigger solar-powered autonomous boats to boost its efforts to clean up polluted waters in India.
China, Russia, Iran to hold navy drills aimed at 'regional security'
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/02/2024
» China will hold joint naval drills with Iran and Russia in the coming weeks, as Iranian-backed Houthi militias and US forces mount strikes and counter-strikes in the Middle East.
China's bamboo could replace high-emitting plastics, but tech bottlenecks are stunting growth
South China Morning Post, Published on 04/12/2023
» It feeds one of the Earth's rarest species. It was the writing surface for some of the earliest books. It could prove essential in reducing vast amounts of carbon emissions - and China has more of it than anywhere else.
Mongolia's new land ports seek to broaden ties with China and Russia, provide 'pivotal' link with Asia and Europe
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/11/2023
» Resource-rich but underdeveloped Mongolia is planning seven new dry ports to expand trade with neighbouring giants China and Russia, a Mongolian official told the Post.
Hong Kong moves up list of Asia-Pacific's busiest airports, but still behind Singapore Changi, Seoul Incheon and Bangkok
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/10/2023
» Hong Kong International Airport was ranked Asia-Pacific's fourth-busiest for international passengers for the first eight months of this year, rising sharply from 30th spot last year when the city's harsh Covid-19 travel restrictions were still in effect.
First made-in-Taiwan submarine unveiled
South China Morning Post, Published on 29/09/2023
» TAIPEI - Taiwan has unveiled its first home-built submarine, which is expected to play a leading role in asymmetric warfare in the event of conflict with mainland China.