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South China Morning Post
2 hours ago
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Drunk Chinese man swallows spoon, thinks it was a dream, finds out mishap 5 months later
A Chinese man accidentally swallowed a coffee spoon while intoxicated in Thailand, believing it to be merely a dream for several months. Advertisement The 29-year-old, known as Yan, visited a doctor in Shanghai in June, suspecting he had ingested plastic while eating takeaway food. However, instead of plastic, the doctor at Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital discovered a 15cm long spoon lodged within him. The spoon was trapped in his duodenum – the first section of the small intestine. It was positioned precariously; even a slight movement could cause perforation of the intestine, resulting in inflammation or severe bleeding. The spoon became lodged in his duodenum, the initial section of the small intestine. Photo: It was at this point that Yan realised his experience in Thailand back in January was not a figment of his imagination.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
YCYW and HKPRI Successfully Co-host the HKDSE Policy Research Report Launch and Forum
SHANGHAI, June 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) Education Network and the Hong Kong Policy Research Institute (HKPRI) co-hosted "Understanding the Past, Building the Future Together: The Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Policy Research Report Launch and Forum" at the Hongqiao Campus of Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS Shanghai) Puxi. The event brought together leading education experts, scholars, and practitioners to explore the latest policy developments and future prospects of the HKDSE. The HKDSE is a pivotal academic system in Hong Kong SAR. It provides local Hong Kong students with an authoritative certification for further education and career development. Because of its international curriculum and widespread recognition, HKDSE also serves as a connection to global higher education. An objective, systematic, and comprehensive academic study of HKDSE policies is particularly important because of the diverse interpretations of the HKDSE and the increasing interest in the HKDSE within the Chinese mainland and international education markets in recent years. Mr Jiang Li, Director of Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Division, United Front Work Department of CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee; and Ms Liu Liping, Deputy Minister of the United Front Work Department of Changning District, attended the event. YCIS Shanghai is YCYW's first school in the Chinese mainland, as well as the first independent international school in Shanghai to have been accredited by the Chinese Government. For decades, YCYW's commitment to providing families in the Chinese mainland with quality international education has received strong support from Government Departments. In her welcoming speech, Dr Betty Chan Po-king, YCYW Chief Executive Officer and School Supervisor, remarked: "YCYW has remained steadfast to our founding mission of 'Honouring China', and striving to be a trailblazer in international education in China. Our unique identity—globally minded yet deeply local, and infused with Chinese values—aligns with the curriculum philosophy of the HKDSE. Through our bilingual learning community and holistic education approach, we will deliver an HKDSE experience that meets Hong Kong SAR's standards." In response to the diverse market interpretations of the HKDSE, Dr Chan called for "Understanding the Past" by leveraging the research of Hong Kong SAR's think tank. This would promote constructive discussions empowering students to seize international opportunities for further education, "Building the Future Together", and would ultimately advance Chinese education globally. The Research Report on the Current Status and Development Trends of HKDSE, (thereafter referred to as "The Report") was jointly released by: Mr Jiang Li, Director; Ms Liu Liping, Deputy Minister; Dr Betty Chan Po-king; Mr Li Nai You, Director & CEO of HKPRI; Mr Li Weiping, Secretary General of the International Education Association Shanghai; Mr Yao Heng, President of the Shanghai Hong Kong Association; and Ms Chen Baojin, Vice President of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, at the launch ceremony. The Report was compiled by the HKPRI. The HKPRI was established in 1995 by Professor Paul Yip Kwok-wah, a renowned patriot and consultant to the former Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR. The HKPRI is a leading non-profit, independent think tank in Hong Kong SAR, dedicated to promoting the successful implementation of "One Country, Two Systems", "Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong", and "patriots administering Hong Kong" through public policy research. Ms Jamie Hu, Researcher at the HKPRI, highlighted key aspects of The Report: This Report maintains an objective and neutral stance, adopting a humanistic and developmental approach. Based on empirical research data and policy, The Report provides an academic analysis of the implementation of the "Learning, Examination, Assessment, and Admission" process of the HKDSE. It further explores the challenges and opportunities for HKDSE's future development, thus offering education professionals and parents objective reference for policy analysis. Mr Yeung Teng, Founder of Zaidao Education Technology (Hong Kong) Limited & DSEonline, and President of HKUST (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) Guangzhou Alumni Association, provided three strategic guidelines for HKDSE candidates, to align with HKEAA (Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority) assessment design and JUPAS (Joint University Programmes Admissions System) admissions logic. He advises students to begin with the end in mind; develop a structured framework for examination preparation; and prioritise a scientific approach to their studies. Mr Rick Cao, Authoritative Advisor of YCYW HKDSE Programme, and GBA University Resource Centre Consultant at Hok Yau Club, emphasised the following in his presentation: The HKDSE has established a three-track pathway for higher education—Hong Kong SAR, the Chinese mainland, and overseas. HKDSE is recognised by thousands of global higher education institutions and by 145 Chinese mainland universities participating in the "Scheme for Admission of Hong Kong Students to Mainland Higher Education Institutions". On the basis of its integration of Chinese and Western educational philosophies, YCYW can holistically strengthen its students' competitiveness for further studies. Mr Richard Zhang, Regional Executive Principal of YCYW, and Former Head of the Institute of Leadership and Education Advanced Development (ILEAD) of the Academy of Future Education of Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, delivered a keynote address titled "HKDSE Curriculum from a Cultural Embeddedness Perspective". He noted: As a paradigm of non-Western international curriculum rooted in Chinese culture, the HKDSE provides an Eastern approach to global education. This approach is characterised by cultural adaptability and academic rigour, and achieved through its integration of cultural identity and pedagogical science. As a Hong Kong SAR-based educational institution with more than 90 years of experience integrating the best of Chinese and Western educational philosophies, YCYW remains committed to meeting the diverse needs of our students for further education. The co-hosted launch of The Report exemplifies the integration of our extensive teaching practice with the think tank's specialised research, thereby providing strong support for the development of HKDSE. Furthermore, in the 2025-2026 academic year, YCYW will introduce the HKDSE Programme into existing curricula at YCIS Shanghai, YCIS Beijing, YWIES Guangzhou, and YWIES Zhejiang Tongxiang, creating expanded global pathways for our students to excel in future competitions. The event also featured parallel sessions where YCYW's HKDSE specialists provided university admissions counselling and HKDSE mock examination on English Language (Speaking). Two outstanding HKDSE graduates also drew on their personal experiences to share insights into how their preparation approaches differed from those used for the Gaokao (China's National College Entrance Examination) and HKDSE examination. Building on The Report from the HKPRI, YCYW will collaborate with peers in the education sector to combine professional analysis with empirical case studies. This joint effort will empower students and parents to clarify pathways for further education, develop optimal educational plans, and secure admission to world-leading universities. Please click here to download the Research Report on the Current Status and Development Trends of HKDSE (in Chinese only). About Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network An education pioneer with deep roots in Hong Kong SAR, Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) Education Network has a unique educational pedigree that combines the best of Chinese and Western cultures with a mission to raise competent, compassionate, globally aware leaders who strive for a better world. Visionary educator Madam Tsang Chor-hang founded the first Yew Chung school in Hong Kong, China in 1932. In the 1970s, Dr Betty Chan Po-king picked up her mantle to provide high-quality bilingual education. In the 1990s, Yew Chung was invited to Shanghai and Beijing to open schools for expatriate communities in the Chinese mainland. Madam Tsang was ably succeeded by her daughter Dr Betty Chan Po-king, who, along with her husband Professor Paul Yip Kwok-wah, later founded the YCYW Education Network to prepare Chinese and expatriate students to make lifelong contributions on the international stage. With nearly a century of dedication to education, the YCYW Education Network now offers a complete track from early childhood to tertiary education. The book, The Yew Chung Approach to Early Childhood Education: Centering Emergent Curriculum, Child-Led Inquiry, and Multilingualism, encapsulates the experience and wisdom of YCYW's early childhood education, as represented by the 12 Values. The Yew Chung Approach offers a unique and pioneering perspective in the field of education. It combines traditional Chinese Confucianism with the Western progressive education theory represented by John Dewey, and emphasises providing learners with a learning environment inclusive of both Chinese and Western cultures. The approach has established the foundation for the innovative development of early childhood education in the 21st century. YCYW has an extensive network of schools, including Yew Chung International Schools, the Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education, Yew Wah International Education Schools, Yew Wah School, Yew Wah International Education Kindergartens, Yew Wah Infant and Toddler Education Centres, and the Yew Wah Infant and Toddler Discovery Centres. YCYW schools are located in eight cities of China—Hong Kong SAR, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Qingdao, Yantai, Zhejiang Tongxiang—as well as in Silicon Valley in the US, and Somerset in the UK. 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Mail & Guardian
6 hours ago
- Automotive
- Mail & Guardian
Chinese technology punts AI Agents and 5G-advanced networks for the future
Technology experts punted AI Agents — a software programme that uses artificial intelligence to perform tasks and make decisions independently, with minimal human interaction or oversight — at the Mobile World Congress conference in Shanghai, China last week. (John McCann/M&G) Chinese technology developers are mapping out the future with Technology experts punted AI Agents — a software programme that uses artificial intelligence to perform tasks and make decisions independently, with minimal human interaction or oversight — at the Mobile World Congress conference in Shanghai, China last week. 'To build an AI agent for an individual, you need numerous touch points, so something that spreads across many devices, essentially,' Dominic Wallace, a senior global public relations manager at 'You need to create a personal memory model, something that knows and learns about what the user does, and keeps aggregating the knowledge to improve the service.' User-based experiences can also be used for business optimisation and infrastructure. 'It's about taking the data and analysing it and creating an ecosystem that fits each personal user based on their condition and their taste, and then the infrastructure is about synergy and cloud network [as well as] edge device synergy,' Wallace said. While the AI Agents are still conceptual, 5G-A is already available in more than 300 cities in China, and carriers now offer 5G-A mobile plans in more than 30 Chinese provinces while the country has about 10 million 5G-A users. The conference itself showcased automated vehicles that can transform into open vans — for a city that operates purely on electric vehicles and scooters — 3D and transparent laptop screens and futuristic robots in a human figure — equipped with technology to hand-deliver goods. According to industry experts, many mobile network carriers are becoming providers of personalised AI agents that people can constantly access. For example, in smart homes, they are improving services by helping devices work together for a better user experience. In cars, they are combining AI with new technologies to offer smarter, more connected spaces and in businesses, carriers are boosting computing and network services to support production and operations more effectively. 'The rapid adoption of mobile AI is bringing new vitality to the mobile industry in three brand-new ways,' said David Wang, executive director of the board at Huawei. The first is that mobile devices will host AI Agents, not just applications, 'that will improve every aspect of our life and work', while AI's convergence with the Internet of Things (IoT) — a network of physical appliances or devices and vehicles embedded with sensors that exchanges data over the internet to support smarter decision-making — will diversify AI capabilities. The system bases its personal memory on the users' real life habits, experiences and needs, Wallace said. 'A travel AI agent or travel assistant would be able to take minutes of all the key points of a phone call or a meeting, and when you're in transit, on a train for example, it's already working out what time you arrive and will book a taxi,' he said. 'If you have expenses on your business trip, it will be smart enough to know which are personal expenses, which are company expenses, and be able to file those with the finance department or something like that.' Food delivery drones, which are already in use, will also be personalised through AI Agents. '[Drones] can be used for things like food delivery, also medical items that maybe need to get somewhere quickly. With low velocity, they fly low and get there quickly,' Wallace said. 'It can't deliver the food directly to your door, because perhaps you live in a flat right in the building, but the drone can deliver it to, for example, outside the building …The concept is, eventually, the robot can then take it from that drop off point and then deliver it directly to your door.' He said some AI Agents would also be able to detect when a user needs to increase their water or food intake, when they need to stock up on specific groceries, and when they need to exercise. Some AI systems can also tailor an exercise routine for a user and demonstrate the actions on the screen, while monitoring their actions. 'It's about memory. It's about knowing the user and being able to do things they need,' he added. Other devices also enabled healthcare checks for cancer cells, education programmes and assistants and industry-specific mechanisms. Robots will play an integral role in people's lives, but will need better connectivity networks, said the chief executive of Leju Robot, Chang Lin. 'As robots become integral to production and daily life, their connectivity will have to go beyond mere stable to intelligent — where latency is just a foundational capability and collaborative decision-making will be the true game-changer,' he said. 5G-A networks and AI-assisted route planning can collectively boost efficiency and cut costs in the supply chain industry, and commercially, it can enhance experiences for low-latency and high-bandwidth applications, including like cloud gaming and multi-view immersive sports streaming, and can enable more user-friendly payment patterns. 5G-A 'will spur innovative new business models, and help carriers expand beyond traffic to begin monetising the experience itself,' Huawei's corporate senior vice president Li Peng said. Carriers can use AI agents to drive AI adoption while delivering targeted experiences for individuals, homes, businesses, and industries. Commercial 5G-A adoption is expected to accelerate in a number of regions in 2025, including China, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Huawei said in a statement. The journalist's trip to Shanghai to attend the conference was sponsored by Huawei Technologies
South China Morning Post
7 hours ago
- General
- South China Morning Post
‘Terrifying': China flight forced to land, with passengers reporting burning smell
A Shandong Airlines flight from Qingdao to Shanghai was forced to make an emergency landing in Nanjing on Friday, with passengers saying they smelled a burning odour. Advertisement According to a social media post by the airline on Friday, flight SC4667 experienced an 'aircraft malfunction' and the crew diverted to an airport in Nanjing after handling the situation in accordance with procedures to ensure passenger safety. 'All affected passengers have been properly accommodated, and another aircraft has been dispatched to operate subsequent flights,' the post said. A user claiming to have been on board the flight said in a social media post that something appeared to have been sucked into the aircraft's left engine while it was cruising. 'Terrifying,' the user wrote. 'There were a few loud bangs, then the plane started shaking side to side by about 10 degrees, with a burnt smell that lasted for five to 10 minutes.' Advertisement The captain then announced the emergency landing in Nanjing, and the entire process was 'very smooth,' the user said, adding: 'Thumbs up to the Shandong Airlines pilots.'
South China Morning Post
8 hours ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Cloudy with a chance of bankruptcy: US tariffs hurt China's solar firms
The rain and gloomy skies during the SNEC PV Conference – the biggest in China's solar-panel manufacturing industry – summed up the mood in the market, whose major players congregated in Shanghai earlier this month for the four-day annual event. Advertisement The scale was noticeably smaller this year. Several leading companies opted out for a variety of reasons, including tight budgets. More tellingly, CEOs from major producers Longi Green Technology and Tongwei – keynote speakers last year – gave it a miss. The weariness is not surprising. The industry, billed as one of China's three new economic drivers along with electric vehicle and lithium battery manufacturing, is facing a double whammy: producers are swimming in a sea of red amid a price war and supply glut at home, while tariffs are blocking access to export markets. Prices in every segment of the solar panel supply chain plummeted by 60 to 80 per cent in 2024 from a peak in 2023, according to the China Photovoltaic Industry Association, with 39 of the nation's 121 listed producers in the red. Losses in the photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing value chain reached US$40 billion, according to Gao Jifan, chairman of Trina Solar. Including other business lines, the tally was US$60 billion, he said. 'Everyone is questioning how deep and prolonged this downturn will be,' Yang Liyou, general manager of solar-panel maker Jinneng Clean Energy Technology, said at a panel discussion during the conference. 'It has not eased. In fact, it's become deeper and longer than we anticipated.' Shares of Jinko Solar, the world's top solar panel maker in terms of shipment volume, have declined by nearly 30 per cent in New York this year, bringing the slump to more than 60 per cent from a peak in 2022. Rivals like JA Solar, Tongwei, Trina Solar, Longi, and GCL have slumped by as much as 80 per cent since 2022.
