‘Stronger wings’: China’s Z-20T assault helicopter thrills in rare military show demo

‘Stronger wings’: China’s Z-20T assault helicopter thrills in rare military show demo

In a rare public display, China has showcased the advanced capabilities of the cutting-edge Z-20T assault helicopter at a military exhibition in Tianjin this week, demonstrating precision manoeuvres by the all-weather aircraft. The helicopters performed a hover salute, a backward ascent and a vertical climb and also fired jamming flares at the 7th China Helicopter…

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

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

Hangzhou, in China’s Zhejiang province, will introduce mandatory artificial intelligence (AI) courses for primary and secondary schools starting in the new semester – part of a nationwide strategy to nurture talent in the rapidly growing sector. The initiative seeks to build a talent pipeline while improving educators’ ability to use smart tools and protect data,…

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Xinjiang history documentary aims to counter Western narratives, bolster Chinese identity

Xinjiang history documentary aims to counter Western narratives, bolster Chinese identity

China aired a documentary last week showing how the Qing dynasty took back Xinjiang from foreign forces in the late 19th century – Beijing’s latest effort to counter Western narratives and strengthen Chinese national identity in ethnic minority border areas. The six-episode documentary, titled Zuo Zongtang Recovers Xinjiang, was produced and aired by the broadcaster…

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