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Lofty Goals
China’s soccer dreams have endured decades of disappointment. But after a squad of 12-year-olds from an unconventional club defeated some of Europe’s top youth teams, experts are now juggling whether to rewrite the country’s playbook on developing talent
Our Friends Electric
More than productivity tools, robot makers are aiming to create ultra-bionic humanoid companions capable of providing emotional comfort - and raising some uncomfortable questions among regulators
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Artifcial Promises
AI-themed study tours are hugely popular, but experts warn parents not to fall for the hype that their kids can create the next DeepSeek in a few short days
Seeing Differently
After a faked short-video by a visually impaired vlogger sparked online skepticism, other blind content creators say their work is vital to raising awareness of the disabled community
Man Handling
A slew of self-anointed relationship gurus is selling Chinese women strategies to navigate love, marriage and financial security, promising that intimacy can be managed like a problem with the right skills