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…
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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 …
BYD Factory Fire Sends Smoke Over Shenzhen, But Here’s the Part That Changes the Story
A thick column of black smoke rising over one of China’s biggest electric vehicle hubs is the kind of image that spreads fast and sticks. That’s exactly what happened in Shenzhen when a fire broke…
Ex-CIA official says Trump’s ‘handshake’ deal with China could cut off Iran’s weapons, end conflict
Former CIA official John Kiriakou said President Trump’s “handshake” deal with China to cut Iran’s weapons supply could be a game-changer for the Middle East.
Iran war has rattled US allies, opening a door for Beijing
The Iran war may be shifting the balance of power between the US and China, the world’s second-largest economy.
Beijing races to get satellite hub centre up and ready
The core area of Beijing’s Satellite Town, designed as a hub for satellite manufacturers and operators, will be …
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