A humanoid robot has won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing, run. in a show of China’s technological leaps.
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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
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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 …
Beijing’s robot half-marathon is back for its second year with far less embarassing results
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China deploys warship for combat drills in Western Pacific
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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 …
