Cybergladitors: world's first combat robot league kicks off in China
Shenzhen hosted the URKL robot combat league with 200+ teams. Humanoid robots battle for a 10M yuan prize, driving innovations in AI and motion control.
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WAIC 2026 Chair's Statement: AI development requires balance between innovation and security, international cooperation must be strengthened
The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai released a statement urging human-centered AI governance, data security, and UN cooperation.
In Chongqing, a landslide buried residential buildings; rescuers are conducting search and rescue operations
A massive landslide buried 10 buildings in Pengshui, Chongqing. Over 800 rescuers are on-site, 1,100 residents evacuated, and emergency funds allocated.
Xi meets Kazakh president in Shanghai
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Kazakh President Tokayev in Shanghai ahead of WAIC 2026 to discuss CPC success code and global AI governance.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrives in Shanghai for WAIC 2026 and Global AI Governance Meeting
UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrives for WAIC 2026 in Shanghai to advance global AI governance, safety, ethics, and UN-China tech cooperation.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrives in Shanghai for WAIC 2026
Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul arrives in Shanghai for WAIC 2026 to boost strategic AI cooperation, digital transformation, and global technology governance.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet arrives in Shanghai for WAIC 2026 and Global AI Governance Meeting
Cambodian PM Hun Manet arrives in Shanghai for WAIC 2026 to deepen strategic AI cooperation, digital economy growth, and global technology governance.
Humanoid robots in Xinjiang tried their hand at cooking local dishes, but are still far from mastery
Humanoid robots with embodied AI trained to grill kebabs and pull noodles in Yining ahead of the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
C909 of Chengdu Airlines completed its first flight from Harbin to Khabarovsk, launching a new international route between China and Russia
Chengdu Airlines opens a new international route between Harbin and Khabarovsk using China's C909 jetliner, cutting travel time down to just 1.5 hours.
In Shenyang, police officer rescued a woman from drowning in a matter of seconds
Auxiliary police officer Sun Peng swiftly rescues a woman from floodwaters caused by Typhoon Bavi in Shenyang, Liaoning. A story of bravery and selflessness.
Shanghai stands as beacon of reform, innovation, high-quality development
Discover Shanghai's 2026 economic metrics, President Xi Jinping's recent inspection tour, and its evolution into a leading global trade and shipping hub.
Firefighters rescued dozens of residents trapped in flooded villages in Liaoning Province
Torrential rains from Typhoon Bavi triggered severe floods in Liaoning Province. Rescuers evacuated 365,000 residents across Shenyang, Fushun, and Tieling.
China's imports in first half reached $1.55 trillion
China's H1 imports exceeded 10 trillion yuan for the first time. Measures include zero tariffs for 63 nations alongside surges in tech component imports.
Number of cars in China reached 476 million, drivers exceeded 567 million by end of June 2026
China's vehicle fleet reached 476 million by June 2026. New energy vehicles (NEVs) accounted for nearly half of all new vehicle registrations.
Xuzhou takes new electric tricycle models global: from cargo trikes to smart sweepers
Xuzhou expands exports of specialized electric vehicles, from cargo trikes to sweepers and food trucks, surpassing 300M yuan in first-half sales.
