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A Chinese humanoid robot sets a new 100-meter sprint record at Beijing Games
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Chinese robot Tiangong clocks sub-9 second 100 metres in Beijing
Beijing warns it will not sever ties with Iran after US vows ‘economic D-Day’
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The most outrageous robots at the Beijing 2026 World Robot Conference
We highlight some of the craziest robots showcased at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, from realistic humanoids to robot horses.
Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
The recall, which includes 2.98 million Chinese-made Teslas, follows safety concerns that the hidden door handles are difficult to locate and open in emergency situations. Other brands affected by the …
Taiwan’s troops are training to fight China in ordinary neighborhoods as people go about their days
For 10 days and 9 nights, Taiwanese troops skirmished and drilled in city streets and alleys, right next to diners and joggers.
Chinese chip maker YMTC seeks $4.9 billion IPO
China’s flagship memory chip maker filed for an initial public offering in Shanghai that is set to be among the country’s biggest share sales by a semiconductor maker in years.
China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
Authorities in China have launched an investigation into reports of formaldehyde being used to preserve the freshness of cabbages for human consumption. Officials in the northeastern Hebei province …
China’s netizens rage against professor who said gig work was a type of ‘welfare’
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Over 100 expats trek across 10 districts to uncover the real Shenzhen
What comes to mind when you think of Shenzhen? China’s Silicon Valley? A miracle of skyscrapers and startups? For the 100+ foreign friends who joined the field tours of the 5th ‘Just Shenzhen, Just …
Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to the growing impact of AI on jobs
Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape China’s job market, supported by state policies that some economists believe might undermine the overall strength of its economy.
Nearly 3 million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.
China’s Africa relationship is getting bigger and narrower at once – IIF
By Ben Aris in Berlin China’s economic hold over Africa increasingly runs through container ships rather than sovereign loans. Chinese exports to Africa have nearly doubled since 2020, jumping about …
COVID-19 cases surge in China, South Korea
As COVID-19 cases rapidly increase in China, tensions are rising domestically. According to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the 23rd, approximately 522,000 people were …
