Chinese Scientists Develop Nuclear Battery with Half Century-Long Lifespan
![Chinese firm unveils Zhulong-1, a C-14 nuclear battery with a 50-year lifespan, revolutionizing clean energy and micro-power tech. [Image via Xinhua]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/001ce9c9d6bd4caca9a6caa1d4bad629.webp)
Chinese firm unveils Zhulong-1, a C-14 nuclear battery with a 50-year lifespan, revolutionizing clean energy and micro-power tech.
China Sets 17-Minute Record in Artificial Sun Nuclear Fusion Test
![The EAST reactor of China sets a new record, sustaining plasma for 1,000 seconds, advancing nuclear fusion energy. [Courtesy: EAST]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/artificial-sun1737819823-0.webp)
The EAST reactor of China sets a new record, sustaining plasma for 1,000 seconds, advancing nuclear fusion energy.
China, Pakistan Agree to ‘Upgrade’ CPEC 2.0 Cooperation
![China and Pakistan pledge to upgrade CPEC, focusing on industrialization, clean energy, and regional economic growth. [Image via Profit]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cpec-696x464-1.webp)
China and Pakistan pledge to upgrade CPEC, focusing on industrialization, clean energy, and regional economic growth.
Bridging Borders: Pakistan’s Strategic Ties with Saudi Arabia and Iran
![Pakistan's ties with Saudi Arabia and Iran strengthen through key diplomatic visits in December 2024, amid global and domestic challenges. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SAT-Web-Banners-6-1024x1024.webp)
Pakistan’s ties with Saudi Arabia and Iran strengthen through key diplomatic visits in December 2024, amid global and domestic challenges.
LNG-fuelled trucking accelerates in Asia, denting diesel demand
![India aims to expand LNG truck adoption, reducing diesel demand and cutting emissions with government support. [Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/FWIMRL7VXZMQJMOMBH5VAHOXRM.webp)
India aims to expand LNG truck adoption, reducing diesel demand and cutting emissions with government support.