“Civilizations die by suicide, not by murder.” With this striking observation, the British historian Arnold Toynbee summarized in his renowned study on the rise and fall of civilizations one of the profound truths of history: nations do not collapse merely because crises occur, but because they fail to respond to them.
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Chinese solar companies showcased new technologies at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026, highlighting innovations aimed at improving solar and photovoltaic efficiency, boosting returns on investment and supporting the shift to clean energy.
China’s 9Sun Solar presented mounting solutions for solar panels, including ground and
Chinese researchers have released the world’s first software for lunar timekeeping, a tool designed to support precise navigation and landings as a new global race to the moon gathers pace.
Clocks tick faster on the moon than on Earth due to weaker gravity – by about 56 millionths of a second per day. The effect is tiny but
Chinese researchers have developed an innovative intratumoral vaccine molecule that prevents cancer cells from suppressing immune function while redirecting the body’s pre-existing immune memory to attack tumours, offering a novel approach to cancer treatment.
Scientists from Shenzhen Bay Laboratory and Peking University reported the
The year 2025 was rich in movement, travel, and multi-directional cultural work—a year in which geography intersected with creativity, and personal experience converged with public cultural action, grounded in a firm belief in the role of the word, art, and knowledge in building bridges among peoples.
Major Journeys of the Year:
