🎙 The CTR Podcast — 15 September 2026
Your audio digest of China technology news. Today's podcast covers 6 stories.
Latest News
- Chinese researchers unveiled a novel oil refining technology that achieves over 90% energy savings compared to conventional methods. This breakthrough uses advanced chemical engineering to minimize carbon footprint and reshape sustainable industrial practices globally.
Read the original story at Chinese Breakthrough: Novel Oil Refining Technology Slashes Energy Consumption by Over 90% - CGSTL achieved a critical geospatial mapping milestone, delivering high-definition, large-scale data for China's digital infrastructure. By combining satellite imagery and LiDAR, the company achieved sub-centimeter accuracy in complex terrains.
Read the original story at CGSTL Achieves Critical Geospatial Mapping Milestone for China's Digital Infrastructure - Xiaomi confirmed the 18 Pro series will feature a new rear screen hardware upgrade. This strategic change moves beyond aesthetics, allowing for multi-dimensional user interfaces and positioning the device to compete aggressively in the premium smartphone segment.
Read the original story at Xiaomi 18 Pro Series Confirmed with Innovative Rear Screen Hardware Upgrade - Huawei launched the Watch D3, a new wearable emphasizing rapid, non-invasive health diagnostics. The device allows users to initiate a comprehensive micro health check with a single tap, offering actionable physiological data.
Read the original story at Huawei Launches Watch D3: One-Tap Micro Health Check Redefines Wearable Wellness - Wuhan's HG Laser boosted revenue by deploying advanced laser 3D printing for mass production. This success shows the maturing domestic ecosystem, enabling high-precision, complex components for aerospace and medical industries.
Read the original story at Wuhan Firm Drives Revenue High with Advanced Laser 3D Printing Deployment - Shandong is hosting a major AI conference to cement its regional tech leadership. The event will convene leaders to bridge academic research with scalable commercial applications, focusing on generative AI deployment and ethical governance.
Read the original story at Shandong Hosts Pivotal AI Conference to Drive Regional Tech Leadership