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Xian Jiaotong University

The latest news and top stories on Xian Jiaotong University. A prominent Xi’an based public university, Xian Jiaotong University (XJTU) is a comprehensive research institution and one of China’s oldest and most prestigious higher education establishments, founded in 1896. Located in Shaanxi, its mission is to cultivate talented individuals and advance knowledge for societal progress. XJTU focuses on science, engineering, medicine, economics, management, literature, law, philosophy, education and art. It is recognised for its significant research contributions, including pioneering achievements in engineering and computing, and its role in national initiatives to develop world-class universities.

Xian Jiaotong University

How Chinese scientists created an alloy that can survive 2,400 degrees Celsius

The tantalum alloy developed at Xian Jiaotong University could be used in aerospace, hypersonic vehicles and nuclear reactors.

Will AI kill English classes? Chinese university to drop them as tech booms

China offers sea cable detection tech to clients in Middle East, Europe and Asia

North America’s top computer vision scientist Liang Jie returns to China

Brain behind leading Microsoft tech products used by millions across the globe and sensor systems for elderly care joins Chinese university.

No more empty trains: China tightens rules on subway expansions to curb debt

Rich hubs, including Ningbo and Suzhou, are hitting regulatory roadblocks as the central government prioritises fiscal discipline over infrastructure-led growth.

Russia academy breaks up with China naval institute chief scientist under probe

Chinese headquarters of Russian Academy of Engineering says it is taking note of case against Guo Wei, who is accused of ‘faked’ credentials.

Chinese team cuts laser weapon, EV part production time from 1 hour to 1 second

High-intensity heating and cooling method speeds up creation of sought-after electrical component.

Tech war: Huawei to open-source software tool to optimise AI chip use

Flex:ai pools and orchestrates processors to squeeze out more performance, company says.

Sick China teenager draws train to university as self-encouragement but dies

Throughout his ordeal, dad says son demonstrated remarkable strength, never shedding a tear, maintaining resilience to the very end.

China overtakes US in medical research in science power shift: top publisher

Country is ‘now global leader in scientific publishing and output’, Fred Fenter, chief executive editor of Swiss-based Frontiers, says.

PLA bans 4 Chinese universities from procurement process for bid-rigging

Three of China’s ‘seven sons of national defence’ receive bans ranging from two years to ‘permanent’ amid Beijing’s anti-corruption drive.

Leading Chinese AI researcher Liu Haolin dies aged 37 after brief illness

One academic peer said the news of the computer scientist’s death from a suspected heart condition had come ‘too suddenly’.

Chinese scientists seek ways to unlock AI’s power to tackle real world problems

New tech can reduce communication barriers for sign language users and autistic people, make faster medical diagnoses and reduce loneliness.

Chinese and Spanish scientists tap into salt-laced ice to generate electricity

The research could lead to a new form of green power in cold climates, tapping into 10 per cent of the Earth’s ice-coated surface.

Why did Malaysia’s top deep-sea robotics scientist Mohd Rizal Arshad move to China?

Rizal intends to focus on developing underwater prototypes in Chinese waters.

China tests meltdown-proof tech for nuclear waste-recycling fast reactor

Breakthrough hailed for allowing 100 times more energy to be extracted from the same type of fuel used in water-cooled reactors.

The ancient Chinese city that dreams to become the world’s biotech powerhouse

Bold vision for ancient Chinese garden city could see it evolve into a world-leading biotechnology hub, hosting 10,000 companies by 2030.

China twins score 666 points in crucial exam, astonish many with coincidence

‘Incredible’ brothers described as having ‘god-level synchronicity’ have never been separated since kindergarten, share same interests.

Chinese military blacklists aerospace institute over bid rigging

The suspension is the latest in a PLA campaign to tighten oversight of military procurement contracts.

China’s ‘green great wall’ triggers hay fever misery: scientists

Team finds sand sagebrush has five volatile components that spark allergic reactions – an unintended consequence of greening initiative.