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In recent years, especially in the past 5 years, China has made remarkable breakthroughs in high-tech inventions, innovations and scientific discoveries that have transformed the world as we know it. CCTV.com Panview team gives you a series of more than 50 articles written by Tom McGregor, a commentator and editor for CCTV.com. You will be amazed to discover the tremendous achievements of Chinese scientists, inventors and innovators.

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New technologies give hope to missing children's families

Nothing can be more heartbreaking for a family than when their child goes missing.

Electric vehicle batteries get a super recharge

EVs run on batteries that require recharging and do not contribute to carbon emissions.

Charging ahead on "Made-in-China" chip technology

China's exports of low-tech goods had accounted for 28 percent of its export market in 2014, compared to 41 percent in 2000.

Robots get real and trendy

Present-day robots are showing the capabilities to reshape society and the global manufacturing sector in a dramatic fashion.

Chinese companies seek tech innovations in Israel

Numerous Chinese technology corporations have embarked on ‘Go Global’ marketing and sales campaigns to introduce their products and services worldwide.

Satellite technology soars ahead

Space remains the 'final frontier' for our world and Beijing is exploring new ways to journey beyond Earth's atmospheric boundaries.

Firms develop 4.0-intelligent fisheries in Norway

The Chinese are getting a stronger taste for eating seafood, especially for imported fish that come from the surrounding European waters.

Ambitious agenda floats for Bohai Rim underwater tunnel

The region is basically known as Circum-Bohai Sea Economic Zone. The entire region plays a crucial role in the nation's economy.

Building the world's largest radio telescope with pride

The Aperture Spherical Telescope, known as FAST, is located in Pingtan County, China's southwest Guizhou Province.

Telemedicine ignites healthcare transformation

China’s population standing at over 1.4 billion and it must contend with rising rates of chronic illness in patients nationwide.

New international payments system goes into action

China is taking steps to expand its financial markets and to internationalize the remninbi (RMB, Chinese currency).

CRRC prepares testing for faster maglev trains

The CRRC must continue to conduct extensive testing on maglev trains, and ask, "how can we build even safer and faster trains?"

COMAC soars with C919 jumbo jets orders - 600

COMAC is designing and building "Made in China" commercial airliners to compete against bigger rivals, such as US-based Boeing and French-based Airbus.

China dives deeper on deep sea exploration

Many scientists and explorers believe the deep seas are the Earth's final frontier. Nearly all land, including distant islands, polar ice caps and isolated regions have already been mapped out and settled.

Melting combustible ice for commercial use

China remains reliant on oil & gas imports and domestic coal production for energy consumption. But Beijing has spearheaded projects to boost renewables as well.

Chinese supercomputers get top-rankings for speed

The processing speeds of supercomputers are measured in floating-point operations per-second (flops) and a quadrillion flops are known as petaflops.

Making a big play of 5G networks

5G will be 100 times faster than 4G, but at lower power consumption.

Clicking on computer education for rural schools

The income inequality gap between China’s cities and rural communities remains a huge divide that could result in a slowdown of long-term economic growth rates.

Breathing fresh air into 'Forest City'

To move forward on the agenda, Stefano Boeri Architetti, a Milan-based architect, has drawn up a plan to build a 'Forest City' in Liuzhou, Guangxi Province.

Building AI centers for a new era

Global business consultants, who spot trends in the science & technology sector, are forecasting major VC (venture capital) investments in robotics, IoT (Internet of Things) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) for this year and beyond.

China Breakthroughs: SAIL ahead on South Atlantic cable network

The telecommunications industry is all about connecting callers with people from anywhere and at anytime. Do you live in the jungles of Borneo and want to call a friend who moved to Addis Adaba, Ethiopia?

China Breakthroughs: Take a flying leap with aerial drone deliveries

The e-Commerce industry will continue to grow as more consumers rely on it. Going to a mall or department store has lost most of its appeal in China, since nearly all Chinese citizens have smartphones with access to Wifi (internet connections).

China Breakthroughs: Warming up to Artificial Sun research

The Sun is the center of our universe as the Earth and seven other planets orbit around it. The Sun brings light and warmth to our world. But should we ask another question: Can we create an artificial sun?

China Breakthroughs: Cyber Space Court ushers in 'digital justice'

A new era of justice is emerging. China's courts are transforming into a hub for hi-tech innovations while the nation faces an increasing number of internet-related cases entering the judicial system.

China Breakthroughs: HK-Zhuhai-Macao bridge setting world records

China is a leading nation in building massive infrastructure projects both at home and abroad.

China Breakthroughs: Opening new communications lines via quantum physics

The scientific term - quantum physics - sounds complex and few people really understand it.

China Breakthroughs: Detecting major discoveries in gravitational wave research

Chinese scientists are blazing new trails in the science & technology fields. From patenting groundbreaking inventions to setting up more powerful telescopes, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has earned worldwide recognition for supporting scientific projects that are transforming the world as we know it.

China Breakthroughs: Making waves with tidal stream energy

Shenzhen, Xiamen, Shanghai, Tianjin and Qingdao and other cities are dotting the coastlines of southern and eastern China.

China Breakthroughs: Flying full-speed ahead on stealth fighter jets - Chengdu J-20

You can define a nation’s strength by its defense. The country’s Armed Forces - Army, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force - must stay strong, speedy and stealth to protect its citizens and win wars when commanded to do so.

China Breakthroughs: Catching a closer resolution on Gaofen-3 satellite

For the past few decades in the United States, launching satellites into orbit had become commonplace.

China Breakthroughs: Pay it forward on cashless society

China has long embarked on introducing innovations in science and technology that have set groundbreaking trends on the world stage.

China Breakthroughs: Mission to Mars prepares for liftoff in 2020

When science-fiction literature exploded in popularity during the first half of the 20th Century, Mars was routinely featured. Sci-fi authors composed tales of so-called Martian aliens invading Earth to colonize humans.

China Breakthroughs: MSCI inclusion of A-shares sets stage for value-added Chinese stock exchanges

China Breakthroughs: Turning deserts into forests to prevent sandstorms

More than a decade ago, massive sandstorms had swept across northern China blowing eastward to strike the Korean Peninsula and Japan.

China Breakthroughs: Quadriplegics get third-hand with sensor-equipped eyeglasses

For people struggling with life-crippling disabilities, such as paralysis from the neck down or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, they have no muscle control of their limbs.

China Breakthroughs: BeiDou revs up navigation for motorcycles and more

Chinese cities have been plagued with huge traffic jams for many years, while more people continue to purchase cars and use private taxis such as Didi.

China Breakthroughs: Palace Museum gets digital renovation

The Palace Museum, known as Forbidden City, is located in the heart of Beijing, which has captured global attention for its long and rich heritage.

China Breakthroughs: Cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-1 scores high marks on testing

China Breakthroughs: Cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-1 scores high marks on testing.

China Breakthroughs: Baihetan Dam hydro-power project to boost greater prosperity for SW China

Over half of the world's largest dams are located in China.

China Breakthroughs: Baidu hopes you never get lost in translation

In recent years, the Chinese have traveled abroad in rising numbers. The remarkable economic growth and development of the nation has inspired hundreds of millions to visit overseas destinations.

China Breakthroughs: 3D printing pumps new life for young heart patients

3D printing technologies continues to upgrade on a daily basis.

China Breakthroughs: Nuclear power gets major revival

The nuclear power industry has received negative publicity from its critics, who warn about the perils of meltdowns and radioactive leaks.

China Breakthroughs: Xiamen Port gets 'intelligent' on Customs clearance

Beijing welcomes "more inclusive growth" to promote its economy and diplomatic affairs.

China Breakthroughs: AI "assistant doctors" rush to the rescue

China faces an acute shortage of doctors. Even in China’s first-tier cities - Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Shenzhen and Tianjin - many Chinese must wait in long lines at hospitals and clinics to receive examinations, diagnosis and treatment.

China Breakthroughs: Pursue the scholar's life with web education

Online education and academic-learning APPs have become widely-popular in China and if you have any doubts just take a ride on a busy subway in the country.

China Breakthroughs: Cruising around the world for maritime research

The deep seas appear to be our final frontier on earth.

China Breakthroughs: Turning on the lights in Africa

Africa stands as a continent rich in natural resources, a growing youthful population with plenty of economic opportunities.

China Breakthroughs: Charging ahead on HyperFlight Transport at supersonic speeds

In regards to transportation, China has already enjoyed remarkable success in building and upgrading high-speed rail networks.

China Breakthroughs: Reaching high plateaus in advances and cures for Tibetan Medicine

TM offers unique features in its treatment, since the herbs used are grown in high-altitude, dry and frigid climates.

China Breakthroughs: Smartphones get AI-enabled touch

Chinese telecom giant Huawei is on a roll and we can anticipate stronger momentum ahead.