Now playing Next no comment Robots steal the show as China displays its latest tech breakthroughs AI-powered humanoids and K9-inspired canine companions take the stage in Beijing. 16/08/2023
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Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Thousands evacuated as devastating floods hit northeast China Heavy rain and high water levels on rivers in northeastern China have caused severe flooding and threaten whole cities prompting the evacuation of thousands. 04/08/2023
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Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Swaths of suburban Beijing remain badly hit by rain Swaths of suburban Beijing remain badly hit by the rains, some of the city's heaviest in years. 01/08/2023
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Now playing Next Ukraine Western weapons 'not helping', as US slaps Russia with sanctions All the latest development from the war in Ukraine. 21/07/2023
Now playing Next world news Russia and China hold drills in Sea of Japan Moscow says it has dispatched warships just a day after China said its navy was preparing for joint exercises with Russia 20/07/2023
Now playing Next USA US climate envoy in China for talks on climate cooperation World's top greenhouse gas emitters hold talks in China focusing on reducing methane emissions, limiting coal use, and helping poor countries address climate change. 18/07/2023
Now playing Next Climate China records its highest ever temperature of 52.2°C Concerns are mounting of a possible repeat of last year's drought. 17/07/2023