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Explore Chengdu with Upper House Chengdu

Chengdu, the capital of China's Sichuan province, is where past and present (and pandas) converge. Its futuristic cityscape is a vibrant display of architectural advancement with massive LED displays showing digital pandas and skyscraper facades that act as canvases for light shows.

Bangkok Post

Being a woman in China is getting harder. But in Chengdu, female-only spaces are flourishing

The socially relaxed city sees a cautious feminist revival in the face of growing alarm by authorities towards women who shun traditional roles

The Guardian - AU

Indian travel blogger says duplex room in Chinese city comparable to Ahmedabad cost only ₹1,100

An Indian travel vlogger's video of a hotel room in Chengdu, China, costing just ₹1,100 per night has gone viral. The room featured a washing machine, refrigerator, induction stove, and a projector. Social media users are comparing these affordable accommodations with prices in India. The vlogger clarified the cost was…

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BOE Begins Gen 8.6 OLED Production This Month, Beating Rival Samsung Display to Market

China's BOE Technology Group has begun loading glass substrates into its Generation 8.6 OLED production line at the Chengdu B16 factory this month with Taiwanese laptop makers ASUS and Acer confirmed as the first customers.

International Business Times

The new Ange? John Aloisi makes his mark with attacking brand of football in China

Chengdu Rongcheng are riding high in the Chinese Super League under the Australian coach, who is fast becoming a hero in the Sichuan capital

The Guardian - AU

Two men detained in China for claiming male giant pandas had ‘successfully mated’

Authorities opened an investigation after receiving reports that online accounts were circulating fake news screenshot about Chengdu

The Independent UK

'Impressive': Elon Musk Reacts to Chinese Humanoid Robots Dancing Live and Backflipping on Stage

Elon Musk reacts as Chinese humanoid robots stun audiences with a flawless live dance and backflip performance in Chengdu.

International Business Times UK

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Pandas, pingpong and ancient canals: President Xi’s hosting style says a lot about Chinese diplomacy

When French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to China in early December for his fourth state visit, the itinerary began with the expected formalities. There was a red carpet reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing and high-level talks with President Xi Jinping on trade, technology and Ukraine.

The Conversation

France’s First Lady visits panda breeding research center in China

Brigitte Macron visited a panda breeding research center in Chengdu on the final day of President Emmanuel Macron’s fourth state visit to China.

Euronews

Pandas and ping-pong: Macron ending China visit on lighter note

An ancient dam, pandas and ping-pong: French leader Emmanuel Macron concluded his fourth state visit to China on Friday, striking a more relaxed note in the city of Chengdu after tough discussions on Ukraine and trade with his counterpart Xi Jinping a day earlier.

Radio France Internationale

Chinese vendor showcases first mass-produced Imagination DXD GPU with ray tracing — sports modern features like super resolution, too

A Chinese vendor has shown what it calls the only mass-produced Imagination DXD-architecture graphics card currently on the market at the ICCAD 2025 in Chengdu.

Tom’s Hardware

Appeal successful: India's Sumit Nagal gets Chinese visa for Grand Slam tennis qualifier

India’s top-ranked male tennis player has received a Chinese visa for an Australian Open wild-card playoff tournament beginning Nov. 24 in Chengdu after first being denied one

The Independent UK

India's Sumit Nagal appeals to Chinese officials after visa denied for Grand Slam tennis qualifier

India’s top-ranked male tennis player is appealing to Chinese authorities after saying he was denied a visa to compete in an Australian Open wild-card playoff tournament later this month in Chengdu

The Independent UK

CS2 IEM Chengdu 2025: Schedule, results, teams, format, more

Counter-Strike returns to China.

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Trapped by Tech: Xiaomi's $50,000 EV Power Failure Leaves Driver to Burn Alive in Fiery Crash

A horrifying crash in Chengdu has left a Xiaomi SU7 driver burned alive after the electric doors failed to open. The tragedy raises new concerns about EV safety and Xiaomi's billion-dollar car ambitions.

Dot Esports

CS2 fans praise ESL’s move for IEM Chengdu 2025

Crowds massively uplift the environment in the stadium.

Benzinga

Nio's August Delivery Numbers Draw Investor Focus After Onvo L90's Stellar Performance

Nio Inc. (NYSE:NIO) shares traded lower in premarket Friday even as its Onvo sub-brand announced a milestone achievement at the 2025 Chengdu auto show.

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Italian athlete dies at World Games in China

Mattia Debertolis discovered unconscious during an orienteering event in Chengdu on August 8 and died four days later.

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The Conversation

How China’s pandas became its most valuable diplomats – and its vulnerable children

Anthony Albanese’s recent visit to Chengdu’s panda breeding base showed the enduring power of China’s panda diplomacy.

The Independent UK

Vegan dan dan noodles: A 15-minute Sichuan-inspired bowl with a kick

A comforting, nutty, spicy noodle dish made meat-free with mushrooms – Emma Chung’s version of this Chengdu street food favourite couldn’t be easier

AAP

PM confident of Australian jobs boost after China visit

The prime minister has wrapped up an almost week-long visit to China but the opposition is still calling for ties with allies like the US to be prioritised.

AAP

Panda-mania: PM gushes over 'great friend of Australia'

China's warm and fuzzy reception for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been sealed with a visit to a panda centre in Chengdu.

The Guardian - AU

PM dismisses Coalition criticism of trip – as it happened

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'Respect never cost anything': PM defends China outcome

Visiting Chinese cultural icons will pay dividends for Australia, the prime minister says as the opposition claims parts of his trip seem indulgent.

Tom’s Hardware

Zombie fabs plague China's chipmaking ambitions, failures burning tens of billions of dollars

China has made progress in advanced chipmaking, but many ambitious fab projects failed due to lack of expertise, poor planning, and U.S. export restrictions — leaving behind numerous costly but unused 'zombie fabs' across the country.

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