Countries are navigating between the desire to speed up the green transition and worries over Beijing’s clean-tech dominance.
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China’s robot half-marathon broke an important record — and made for plenty of laughs
China once again staged a half-marathon for humanoid robots. It delivered a record — and plenty of chaos. A robot from Chinese smartphone and gadget maker Honor clocked 50 minutes and 26 seconds at …
China voices concern over US seizure of Iranian cargo ship, urges further talks
China has expressed concern over the “forced interception” by the U.S. of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, urging …
China’s Rare Earth Exports to Japan Show Marked Drop in March
China’s exports of rare-earth magnets and materials to Japan fell sharply in March, as souring relations between the Asian nations heighten concerns about a potential supply squeeze.
Iran War Deepens China’s Dependence on the US for Niche Gas
China is set to import a record volume of US ethane this month as petrochemical producers seek alternative feedstocks for their operations after the war in the Middle East choked off crucial supplies.
Taiwan Business Group Urges Beijing, Taipei to Keep Politics Out of Trade
The head of one of Taiwan’s top business groups said on Monday both Beijing and Taipei should leave politics out of resuming normal trade and tourism exchanges, after China unveiled new incentives …
A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race
BEIJING (AP) — A humanoid robot that won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing on Sunday ran faster than the human world record in a show of China’s technological leaps.
Robots Crush Humans In Beijing Half-Marathon; Honor’s Humanoid Smashes World Record in Viral Video
A humanoid robot from Honor crushed the Beijing half-marathon in 50:26, smashing the human world record and leaving 12,000 runners behind. From failures in 2025 to podium dominance in 2026, China’s …
Robot sprints to world record in Beijing half marathon
A humanoid robot has won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing, run. in a show of China’s technological leaps.
China to Begin Special Bond Sales With Record 30-Year Offering
China is kicking off its ultra-long special government bond sales this year with a record offering of 30-year notes on Friday, in a move set to test investor demand.
Humanoid robots race runners at Beijing half marathon
Robots raced against humans in Beijing’s half marathon and the machines made huge strides. It marks the second time that robots have shared the course with humans. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer …
Art on trial – a sculptor’s arrest highlights new extremes for censorship in China
The trial has received limited coverage in China, with most local reporting focusing on the circumstances of his arrest. At that time, some local media described him as a “so-called ‘artist’ who …
In a race between humans and robots, machines take the victory in a sign of advancements
BEIJING — It was not even close as a bright red Chinese humanoid named “Lightning” lived up to its name in a half-marathon pitting humans against robots, smoking its competition on Sunday …
