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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

Travel News

Hot springs and bamboo trails: Banyan Tree opens new resort in China

Offering access to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site in China's Sichuan province, the new Banyan Tree Mount Emei resort features 130 rooms and villas, private hot spring pools, a bamboo forest trail and a spa.

04/08/2026

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Cosplayers perform and pose at ChinaJoy gaming festival

Cosplayers in elaborate costumes gather at ChinaJoy in Shanghai, where gaming fans meet characters inspired by popular video games.

31/07/2026

China

10 killed and 23 injured in flash floods in northwestern China

Severe weather alerts were sent to many areas across the region as Typhoon Noul made landfall on Sunday.

27/07/2026

Tech News

Better than US rivals? Chinese AI model stops signups amid huge demand

Moonshot AI paused new subscriptions to its Kimi K3 model just days after launch, as surging demand strained its computing capacity amid heightened competition between Chinese and US AI developers.

20/07/2026

China

China rejects Trump's election interference accusations

At a daily briefing in Beijing, a spokesperson called on the US to stop making what it described as 'groundless accusations' against China.

17/07/2026

China

Xi hails 'new level' in ties as China and Kazakhstan sign €11.4bn in deals

Xi Jinping and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed more than 70 commercial agreements on the sidelines of the World AI Conference in Shanghai, including Central Asia's first battery plant with CATL and a new Caspian port terminal.

17/07/2026

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China rescuers race to find trapped people after landslide

China launched a large-scale rescue operation after a landslide struck Pengshui County in Chongqing municipality on 17 July, burying part of a residential area and trapping an unknown number of people.

17/07/2026

China

Kim Jong Un hosts top Chinese official in Pyongyang

China has sought to reassert its position in the Korean peninsula in recent years. Chinese President Xi Jinping made his own visit to Pyongyang in June as part of this push.

17/07/2026

Tech News

Xi urges united global AI push as US bans squeeze China's tech access

As US restrictions continue to limit China's access to advanced technology, Xi Jinping used a major summit to rally developing nations around Beijing's vision for AI.

17/07/2026

Economy

China's economic growth hits slowest pace in more than three years

China's economy grew 4.3% year on year in the second quarter, its weakest pace since late 2022, as weak domestic demand and a prolonged property downturn outweighed strong exports, increasing pressure on Beijing to provide more economic support.

15/07/2026

Economy

China's June exports surge 27% from year earlier as AI demand grows

China’s exports accelerated in June, jumping 27% from a year earlier thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence, the customs agency said on Tuesday.

14/07/2026

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Deadly fire at China shoe factory sparks Xi Jinping order for full probe

China is investigating a fire that killed 28 people at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian Province, on 9 July.

10/07/2026

China

At least 28 dead in fire at China shoe factory, state media reports

Footage shared by state television CCTV showed firefighters dousing the facade and interior of a large, multi-story white building with fire hoses, as thick black smoke poured out.

09/07/2026

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Mud and debris left behind after deadly floods in southern China

Residents in Guangxi, southern China, clear mud and debris after deadly floods damaged homes and streets following heavy rainfall.

09/07/2026

China

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong set for September sentencing

Wong rose to prominence in Hong Kong in 2012 as a high school student leading protests against the introduction of national education in the city's schools.

07/07/2026

China

Death toll from China storms and floods rises to 15, state media says

Scientists warn the intensity and frequency of global extreme weather events will increase as the planet continues to heat up because of fossil fuel emissions.

07/07/2026

Tech News

What is GLM 5.2? The new Chinese AI model that’s rivalling Anthropic

China's GLM-5.2 rivals Claude and GPT-5.5 and was released a day after the US export ban on Anthropic models.

03/07/2026

Sport

Heavyweights Deliver a Spectacular Finish in Qingdao

The Qingdao Grand Prix ended in style as the heavyweights took centre stage. Yahor Varapayeu claimed gold at -90kg, world No.1 Anna Monta Olek won her fourth Grand Prix title, Adam Sangariev celebrated a maiden gold, Elis Startseva dominated +78kg, and Tamerlan Bashaev returned to the top.

28/06/2026

Sport

Golden Score Drama and New Champions in Qingdao

Day two of the Qingdao Grand Prix delivered world-class judo, with Narumi Tanioka winning a thrilling golden score final, Tatsuki Ishihara claiming his first Grand Prix gold, Lara Cvjetko defending her Qingdao crown, and Zelim Tckaev finishing the day in style at -81kg.

27/06/2026