2 h. ago AI, lasers and chips: the science and tech of China’s military parade

China’s military parade on Wednesday – featuring the latest AI-powered uncrewed vehicles, laser weapons and missiles – signalled an arms race fuelled by scientific and technological advances. Artificial intelligence, optics and physics and information technologies have underscored how innovations will shape the future of modern warfare, paving the way for futuristic intelligent systems. “The parade featured unmanned intelligent systems, underwater combat units, cyber and electronic forces and...

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3 h. ago Top China tour sites assign staff to limit photo time, triggering mixed reactions

A famous tourist site in eastern China has introduced a time limit for photo-taking, captivating social media, and addressing a common complaint among visitors about long queues for pictures at key attractions. The Huangling Scenery Zone in Wuyuan County, Jiangxi province, implemented this rule in August. Workers now hold a timer near a major attraction, allowing each tourist one minute for photography, as reported by state media CCTV. This location has become an “online-celebrity spot,”...

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4 h. ago Beijing military parade marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II

Beijing military parade marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II  Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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5 h. ago Trump says China should've mentioned U.S. at "very, very impressive" military parade

Trump says China should've mentioned U.S. at "very, very impressive" military parade  Axios

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5 h. ago Leaders of China, Russia, North Korea appear at military parade

Leaders of China, Russia, North Korea appear at military parade  NBC News

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6 h. ago China unveils full land, sea and air nuclear triad for first time, weaponized 'robot wolves' at largest

China unveils full land, sea and air nuclear triad for first time, weaponized 'robot wolves' at largest-ever military parade  New York Post

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7 h. ago China Unveils Large Unmanned Stealth Fighter Design During Military Parade

China Unveils Large Unmanned Stealth Fighter Design During Military Parade  The War Zone

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8 h. ago Western leaders parse China military parade displaying authoritarian strength

US and European leaders reacted with veneration, concern and stiffened resolve on Wednesday to China’s epic military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Over 25 foreign leaders – including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un – joined Chinese President Xi Jinping at the showcase event marked by intimidating weaponry and choreographed troop manoeuvres. “I thought it was very, very impressive, but I understood the reason they were doing...

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8 h. ago Western leaders parse China military parade displaying national pride

US and European leaders reacted with veneration, concern and stiffened resolve on Wednesday to China’s epic military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Over 25 foreign leaders – including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un – joined Chinese President Xi Jinping at the showcase event marked by intimidating weaponry and choreographed troop manoeuvres. “I thought it was very, very impressive, but I understood the reason they were doing...

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9 h. ago China unveils laser weapons, huge underwater drones, and advanced missiles in major military parade

China unveils laser weapons, huge underwater drones, and advanced missiles in major military parade  Business Insider

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10 h. ago China, Russia and North Korea unite at Beijing military parade

China, Russia and North Korea unite at Beijing military parade  BBC

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10 h. ago China’s economic summit and military parade may signal a geopolitical shift

China’s economic summit and military parade may signal a geopolitical shift  PBS

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11 h. ago 'Very, very impressive'. Trump responds to giant military parade in China

'Very, very impressive'. Trump responds to giant military parade in China  Yahoo News Canada

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11 h. ago China’s Xi showcases new weaponry at Victory Day military parade

China’s Xi showcases new weaponry at Victory Day military parade  CNN

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11 h. ago Trump says Putin, Xi were just putting on a show with large Beijing military parade: 'They were hoping I was watching'

Trump says Putin, Xi were just putting on a show with large Beijing military parade: 'They were hoping I was watching'  New York Post

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12 h. ago Xi greets veterans at Victory Day gala stressing Chinese narrative of WWII

After holding a massive military parade in the morning to mark 80 years since the end of World War II and showcase its growing military might and rising diplomatic stature, China held a gala at the Great Hall of the People, reinforcing its narrative about the second world war. The hour-and-a-half commemorative gala began at 8pm Wednesday, with President Xi Jinping and members of the Politburo greeting several surviving Chinese veterans of World War II. Their handshakes drew warm applause,...

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12 h. ago China military parade: Xi unveils new weapons as Putin, Kim Jong Un attend 'Victory Day' event

China military parade: Xi unveils new weapons as Putin, Kim Jong Un attend 'Victory Day' event  NBC News

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13 h. ago Military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II

Military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II  Президент России

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13 h. ago PHOTOS: China’s military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMs

PHOTOS: China’s military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMs  PBS

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14 h. ago Inside China’s biggest military parade ever: A glimpse of future war

Inside China’s biggest military parade ever: A glimpse of future war  Interesting Engineering

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