Thursday, October 29, 2026
Top China Science News
- 01Drug-Dev
NMPA Approves World's First FXI Inhibitor for Stroke Risk Reduction
CB Signal29The National Medical Products Administration of China approved Asuchuken (Asu-ken), the world's first activated coagulation factor XI (FXI) inhibitor, for preventing stroke in adults with ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack. Developed by Bayer, the drug received fast-track review and approval in China, marking a new class of targeted therapy for blood clot-related neurological conditions.
Why it mattersAs the first drug of its kind globally, this therapy introduces a novel mechanism for stroke prevention that targets coagulation pathways with potentially better safety outcomes for high-risk patients.
Science & Technology Daily · 14h ago - 02PublicHealth
Chinese Universities Integrate Digital Yuan into Payroll Systems
CB Signal23Multiple Chinese universities have begun issuing salaries to staff via digital yuan (e-CNY) wallets, requiring employees to open and upgrade their digital wallets. The initiative integrates digital currency into daily personal financial workflows, moving beyond retail use cases.
Why it mattersThis expansion into payroll signifies a critical test of the central bank digital currency's (CBDC) utility and adoption potential in widespread, institutional, and high-frequency financial operations.
Science & Technology Daily · 8h ago - 03Earth-Science
Beijing Groundwater Levels Recover by Over 15 Meters in 11 Years
CB Signal17Beijing's groundwater levels have risen by over 15 meters over the past 11 years due to sustained replenishment and conservation efforts. Experts, including Academician Wang Hao, are now studying how to maintain and scientifically manage this recovered resource.
Why it mattersThis successful ecological restoration provides a case study for managing urban water security and aquifer recovery in regions facing long-term depletion challenges.
Sciencenet · 20h ago - 04Energy
Scaling Renewable Energy Utilization in China's Arid and Desert Regions
CB Signal17Efforts are underway to maximize the utilization of renewable energy resources in China's vast desert, Gobi, and arid regions. The strategy focuses on integrating large-scale wind and solar power generation with regional energy transmission infrastructure.
Why it mattersOptimizing energy output from geographically challenging areas is essential for supporting large-scale grid decarbonization and meeting national energy demand targets.
Sciencenet · 20h ago - 05Aerospace
Landian Rocket Readies Reusable Liquid Oxygen-Methane Vehicle for Debut Flight
CB Signal17Private firm Landian Rocket Technology has established its headquarters in Shanghai Qingpu and announced that its stainless-steel, liquid oxygen-methane reusable rocket, "Yuanxingzhe-1," is ready for its first orbital flight by the end of 2026. The vehicle is designed for high-frequency, low-cost commercial launch services.
Why it mattersThe commercial aerospace sector in China is increasingly adopting reusable rocket technology to drive down launch costs, a critical step for sustainable mega-constellation deployment.
IT Home · 20h ago - 06AI-for-Science
Tsinghua and Zhipu AI Researchers Detail Performance Metrics for New Multimodal Model
CB Signal6Researchers at Tsinghua University and Zhipu AI have published a paper detailing a new multimodal foundation model. The model achieved a 54% accuracy rate in image generation tasks and a 14.57% accuracy rate in text-based question answering.
Why it mattersThis publication provides data on the current capabilities and limitations of advanced multimodal models, contributing to the broader understanding of how these systems handle complex visual and textual benchmarks. Evaluating these performance metrics is essential for refining the architecture of large-scale AI models aimed at multi-domain tasks.
Leiphone · 2d ago - 07Oceanography
Deep Sea No. 1 and Jiaolong Submersible Conduct Expedition in Nauru
CB Signal6The research vessel "Deep Sea No. 1" and the manned submersible "Jiaolong" visited Nauru, marking the first time a Chinese scientific research ship has held an open day in the country. The mission includes oceanic research and diplomatic outreach under the 100th China Ocean Expedition.
Why it mattersInternational cooperation in deep-sea scientific exploration serves both as a scientific data collection effort and a mechanism for strengthening maritime diplomatic ties.
Science & Technology Daily · 20h ago