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 …
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Beijing’s robot half-marathon is back for its second year with far less embarassing results
To make up for an incredibly laughable inaugural event, Beijing is running back its humanoid robot half-marathon. Fortunately, the event that pits humanoid robots made by Chinese companies against …
China deploys warship for combat drills in Western Pacific
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army is pushing beyond a chain of archipelagos to hold rare military drills that could be seen as a challenge to U.S. dominance in the Western …
Chinese robot breaks human world record in Beijing half-marathon
China’s push to dominate robotics accelerates as a humanoid robot beats the human half-marathon world record, sparking awe and unease among spectators.
Beijing humanoid half-marathon winner breaks human world record
BEIJING – The winner of a half-marathon held Sunday in Beijing featuring humanoid robots alongside amateur runners broke the human world record, finishing the race in 50 minutes, 26 seconds, as China showcased its rapid…
16th BJIFF Jury Press Conference held in Beijing
Juliette Binoche, president of the Tiantan Award Jury of the 16th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF), speaks during the 16th BJIFF Jury Press Conference in Beijing, capital of China, April 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Xiao Xiao)
A humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record
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.
Second humanoid robot half marathon opens in Beijing with over 100 teams; Honor ‘Lightning’ wins in 50 minutes, 26 seconds
The second humanoid robot half marathon took place in Beijing E-Town on Sunday. More than 100 robot teams participated, including five international teams. A total of 26 brands and more than 300 …
Humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing half-marathon, showing rapid advances
By Eduardo Baptista and Laurie Chen BEIJING, April 19 (Reuters) – Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots showed off their fast-improving athleticism as they whizzed past human runners in a …
Second humanoid robot half marathon opens in Beijing with over 100 teams; Honor ‘Lightning’ wins in 48 minutes, 19 seconds
Second humanoid robot half marathon opens in Beijing with over 100 teams; Honor ‘Lightning’ wins in 48 minutes, 19 seconds …
How China’s military could learn vital lessons from war in Iran
China could gain a “massive strategic advantage” from the war in Iran by reshaping trade in the Middle East and catching up with the US militarily, according to one analyst. Zhu Zhaoyi, executive …
Beijing Auto Show 2026 Ready to Take Center Stage
Beijing Auto Show 2026 opens with 1,451 vehicles, 181 premieres, Chinese EV giants, global brands, and record exhibition space.
As Trump fights with allies, world leaders pivot to Beijing for stability
President Xi Jinping is wrapping up what’s been an unusually busy week of diplomacy in Beijing, showcasing the fervent interest of world leaders to develop ties with China while the US is embroiled in …
