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'Exhausted' Bear Attacks Trainer In China - But Why Are People Rooting For It?

A viral video from Hangzhou Safari Park captures a black bear turning on its trainer, but online reactions side with the bear over abuse claims

International Business Times UK

China’s Hangzhou makes AI classes compulsory in schools amid nationwide push

Primary and secondary school students to get 10 class hours per academic year

The Independent UK

Humanoid robot found patrolling Chinese streets alone

A humanoid robot was seen patrolling the streets of Hangzhou in China all by itself, as passers-by flocked to take photos and videos of the tech.

The Independent UK

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China's AI Powerhouse Goes Wearable

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) (NYSE:BABAF) is strapping on its comeback story—literally. The Hangzhou, China-based tech giant has unveiled its first-ever AI-powered smart glasses, betting $52.4 billion on AI and cloud growth to reboot its image and revenues.

Benzinga

Typhoon Danas threatens China with flash floods after killing two people in Taiwan

Danas is forecast to bring between 100mm and 250mm of rainfall across a 650km stretch from Fuzhou in Fujian province to Hangzhou in Zhejiang, triggering flash flood warnings

The Independent UK

Watch: World’s first humanoid robot kickboxing tournament held in China

The world’s first humanoid fighting competition took place on Sunday, 25 May, in Hangzhou, east China, with robots exchanging punches in the ring.

The Independent UK

Who the Heck Is CFLite Motorcycles and Why Is It So Important?

Let’s talk about CFMoto for a second. What started out in Hangzhou, China in the late ‘80s as a humble manufacturer of engines and parts is now one of the fastest-growing motorcycle brands in the world. These days, they’re not just playing catch-up—they’re competing head-on with the big names. With…

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Jackson Irvine stars as Socceroos clinch key World Cup qualifying win over China

Nishan Velupillay adds to opener to secure win in Hangzhou which sets up a showdown in Saudi Arabia in June

The Guardian - AU

China 0-2 Australia: Socceroos take huge step towards World Cup 2026 – as it happened

First-half goals from Jackson Irvine and Nishan Velupillay gave Australia a crucial win in China as they seek to pip Saudi Arabia to automatic World cup qualification

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos seek to continue World Cup momentum as China pose latest roadblock

Victory in Hangzhou would see Australia take a giant step towards the 2026 tournament with automatic qualification tantalisingly close

The Guardian - AU

Popovic's Socceroos aiming for strong start in China

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says Australia can't allow China to dictate terms in Hangzhou on Tuesday as the hosts' World Cup hopes hang by a thread.

AAP

Get ahead of the tech curve: aim for Hangzhou, not Silicon Valley

The Guardian - UK

DeepSeek's 'Sputnik Moment' Exposes Holes In US Chip Curbs

US export controls on high-tech chips may have inadvertently fuelled the success of start-up DeepSeek's AI chatbot, sparking fears in Washington there could be little it can do to stop China in the push for global dominance in AI. The firm, based in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou, has…

International Business Times

Tuesday briefing: How an unknown Chinese startup wiped $593bn from the value of an AI giant

In today’s newsletter: the US has had a huge head start on artificial intelligence – but now a low-cost rival from Hangzhou has turned the industry on its head

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How a Chinese AI startup with a ‘joke of a budget’ won over experts—and spooked investors, the tech sector and the U.S. government

Hangzhou-based DeepSeek has released several open-source AI models that match OpenAI’s performance—with more efficiency and at lower cost.

Tom’s Guide

BWF World Tour Finals 2024: live stream badminton online from anywhere, finals order of play, schedule

The 2024 BWF World Tour Finals badminton live stream concludes with Anders Antonsen vs Shi Yuqi and Wang Zhiyi vs Han Yue — here's how to watch from anywhere.

The Guardian - UK

Chanel hits lavish new heights in efforts to reignite Chinese market

Livered barges carried guests to floating stage on illuminated lake at Hangzhou end-of-year show

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Chanel took over Hangzhou’s mythical West Lake for its latest show

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Chanel heads to Hangzhou, China for a poetic Métiers d’Art 2025 show

This evening in China (3 December 2024), Chanel travelled to Hangzhou’s much-mythologised West Lake, a Unesco World Heritage site, for a show that highlighted the extraordinary craft of the house’s artisans

Latin Times

AI-Powered Robot Leads Uprising, Talks a Dozen Showroom Bots into 'Quitting Their Jobs' in 'Terrifying' Security Footage

An AI-powered robot autonomously convinced 12 showroom robots to "quit their jobs" and follow it.

The Times of India

TN duo of Jeevan and Vijay wins Hangzhou doubles

CHENNAI: At an age when many players think of retiring from professional tennis, Vijay Sundar Prashanth has secured his biggest title at the ATP level. The 37-year-old Vijay Sundar and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan, both from Tamil Nadu, won their maiden ATP Tour crown as a pair by overcoming Germany's Constantin Frantzen…

International Business Times

China's 'Throwing Eggs' Card Game Wins Fans And Official Censure

In the evenings in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, friends meet to "throw eggs" -- a card game winning fans despite official warnings that it is an addictive waste of time and a drain on productivity.

The Times of India

When Neeraj Chopra inspired Kishore Jena to 'Go for Paris': The heartwarming backstory

Kishore Jena, fondly addressed as 'Jena Babu' whenever he is throwing spears in and around his home state Odisha, built his javelin career under the shadow of Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra -- until his beaming image standing beside his idol, Neeraj, on the Hangzhou Asian Games podium introduced…

Fashion Times

Chanel Just Announced That Its Upcoming Métiers d'Art Show Will Take Place in China

As the luxury house navigates its future, Chanel will show its next Métiers d'Art fashion show in Hangzhou, China on December 3.

International Business Times

Chinese Cities Lift Curbs On Buying Homes As Property Crisis Bites

Two of China's wealthiest cities said Thursday they would lift all restrictions on buying homes, joining a growing list of urban areas rolling back curbs as they look to prop up the faltering property market.

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