China

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5,000 drones turn China’s night sky into a giant light show

A fleet of 5,000 drones forms fighter jets, robots, planes and horses over Nanchang as China marks National Day with a spectacular night show.

02/10/2026

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Young martial artists train in China’s ancient mountain schools

Young students from China and abroad train in tai chi and kung fu on the Wudang Mountains, where Taoist philosophy shapes martial arts and daily life.

01/10/2026

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Giant Chinese flag unfurled on glass bridge in Jiangxi ahead of national day

Tourists in Jiangxi unfurl a giant flag on a 330‑metre glass bridge as China marks National Day with dawn ceremonies and music in Tian’anmen Square.

01/10/2026

Ecotech

Scientists generate solar power 10 metres beneath the sea

According to the researchers, perovskite-based solar panels could operate for five and a half years underwater.

27/09/2026

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Watch: Six-year-old girl breaks women’s Rubik’s Cube world record

Six-year-old Chinese speedcuber Lian Yunzhi broke the women’s 3x3 Rubik’s Cube world record twice in just three days, setting an average time of 4.27 seconds.

23/09/2026

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Humanoid robots join dancers at WorldSkills opening in Shanghai

WorldSkills 2026 opens in Shanghai with humanoid robots and human performers, as 1,385 competitors from 68 countries prepare for 64 events.

23/09/2026

Economy

China's retail sales weaken as spending remains sluggish

Retail sales in China grew just 0.4% in August, the slowest pace since growth resumed and the second consecutive monthly slowdown, underlining how little progress Beijing has made in reviving consumer spending even as factory output accelerates.

15/09/2026

China

Hong Kong Tiananmen activists sentenced to five to seven years in jail

Three Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists were jailed for five to seven years under the national security law.

11/09/2026

China

25 killed after international cargo ship docked in China catches fire

A total of 42 people had been on the vessel, and 17 of them were safely evacuated, state media reported.

10/09/2026

China

China reiterates its One China principle on Taiwan over UN resolution

Beijing reaffirmed its One-China principle following a renewed dispute over the interpretation of a UN resolution that defined lawful representation of China at the world's foremost intergovernmental body.

09/09/2026

Economy

China exports gain on strong demand for autos and high-tech goods

China’s export growth accelerated in August, rising 25% from a year earlier, buoyed by autos and high-tech goods.

08/09/2026

Economy

China injects over €45 billion into state banks and insurers

China's finance ministry is leading a combined 360 billion yuan (€46.1bn) capital injection into eight state-owned banks and insurers, a coordinated effort to strengthen balance sheets strained by weak lending, low interest rates and government instructions to prop up the stock market.

07/09/2026

Earth News

Restricted oil imports have sped up electrification in China

This is the first time that reductions in oil consumption – rather than coal – have been responsible for a drop in China's CO2 emissions.

04/09/2026

China

Hong Kong democracy activist Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion

Wong, already serving prison time for a separate case, pleaded guilty to a second offence under Beijing’s 2020 National Security law, which could see his sentence extended by a minimum of three years and up to life imprisonment.

02/09/2026

Earth News

China says their solar power has outpaced coal for the first time ever

China has seen an explosive growth in its renewable installation, with coal's share in its energy mix edging down in recent years.

01/09/2026

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Catastrophic Nepal floods and landslides in Nuwakot leave hundreds still missing

Communities along Nepal’s Trishuli River face catastrophic damage, hundreds missing and destroyed bridges as helicopters race to evacuate the injured.

28/08/2026

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China: Video shows mudslide surging through Gyirong port

A flash flood swept through China’s Gyirong port on 26 August after a major disaster struck nearby Nepal. Footage shows mud and debris engulfing the border trade hub.

27/08/2026

Health news

Tiny ‘hairy’ robot could help treat blood clots and detect cancer

By coating the robot with antibodies, researchers collected rare cancer cells circulating in the bloodstream from samples taken from all 23 liver cancer patients tested, showing its potential for future cancer monitoring and diagnosis.

26/08/2026

Travel News

First-ever urban Ritz-Carlton Reserve set to open in Shanghai

The new skyscraper property will open on Shanghai’s North Bund in 2030.

25/08/2026

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Beijing Robot Games: humanoids take on sprints, football and tai chi

More than 2,000 robots compete in races, football and tai chi at the Beijing Robot Games, testing the movement and stability of humanoid machines.

24/08/2026

China

Chinese humanoid robot beats Bolt's 100-metre world record time

"In 1 year alone the robots competing have become twice as fast. This highlights the pace of advancement both in the market, and specifically in Chinese robotics," organisers of the World Humanoid Robot Games said.

23/08/2026

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China showcases next‑gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroad

At the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sector’s push into factories and commercial settings.

20/08/2026

Travel News

Can China’s C919 jet take on Boeing and Airbus?

China’s homegrown C919 passenger jet has finally ventured beyond the country’s borders, making its first scheduled international flight from Beijing to Mongolia.

12/08/2026

China

Tropical Storm Dolphin continues to wreak havoc in eastern China

More than 900 flights, or about 40% of those expected, were cancelled in Shanghai’s Hongqiao and Pudong airports after about 1,300 were canceled the day before, according to Shanghai Airport Group.

11/08/2026

Tech News

New rules leave Chinese users mourning AI boyfriends and girlfriends

ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent have pulled their AI companion apps after Beijing introduced rules aimed at protecting users' mental health and preventing emotional manipulation, particularly among children and teenagers.

10/08/2026

China

Over 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin hits China

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in densely populated eastern China on Sunday, meteorological authorities said, after the storm triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, 1 million evacuations, and a top-level alert.

09/08/2026