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Chinese robots break Usain Bolt's 100-meter record at Beijing World Humanoid Robot Games

Braking was an issue, as the machines slammed into a thick mat that organizers placed several meters after the finish line.

Booster Robotics humanoid robots walk in formation during the opening ceremony for the second World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China August 22, 2026.
People wade through a flooded street after Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain to Shanghai, China, August 10, 2026.

Typhoon Dolphin causes severe flooding in Shanghai, grounds hundreds of flights across east China

A China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, as Philippine Coast Guard aircraft carrying journalists patrols the area, days after two Chinese vessels collided in the area while allegedly trying to block a Philippine supply mission, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025.

At least 17 missing in South China Sea after Vietnamese vessel sinks, rescuers search for survivors

A Navy miniature is seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, April 11, 2023.

China expands coast guard patrols off Taiwan’s coast, as Taiwan tracks 'upward trend' of movement


One killed, 13 injured as small Aircraft crashes into Beijing skyscraper

A small aircraft hit Beijing's tallest building, killing one and injuring 13, with witnesses describing a loud crash as police blocked access and removed onlookers.

China's national flag flutters in the wind next to the CITIC tower ahead of Brunei's Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah and China's President Xi Jinping meeting on May 12, 2026 in Beijing, China.

US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military

Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD were the companies most recently added to a US list of companies it believes are aiding Beijing's military.

People stand near the newly launched N9 electric vehicle (EV) under BYD's premium brand Denza, displayed at a launch event in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China May 18, 2026.

From Hormuz to Beijing: How war is recasting China’s green energy strategy - opinion

The Iran war is making China’s green energy strategy more strategic at precisely the moment China’s solar sector is hitting the limits of overcapacity.

Factories are silhouetted during sunset, in Handan, Hebei province, China April 7, 2026.

Chinese military technology allowed Iran to shoot down US fighter jet during war - report

NBC report suggests Chinese-made missile may have downed US fighter jet while Beijing-linked systems allegedly supported Iranian air defenses and targeting capabilities.

Members of the People's Liberation Army stand as the strategic strike group displays DF-61 nuclear missiles during a military parade in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.

Is there a hidden bargain behind China’s silence on Iran? - opinion

China’s leadership may calculate that meaningful cooperation with Washington on Iran deserves reciprocal American flexibility on Beijing’s core national objective.

CHINESE FOREIGN Minister Wang Yi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi shake hands in Beijing, in this handout image released in May 2026.

US pauses $14 billion Taiwan arms sale over Iran war, acting US Navy secretary says

Taiwan's government said on Friday it had not received any information about US arms sales delays.

Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao and Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric Smith prepare to testify before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense about the Navy's FY2027 budget at the U.S. Capitol on May 12, 2026.

Putin says Russia ready to work with US, has discussed this with Xi

"There is a point in comparing the content," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state television Kremlin reporter Pavel Zarubin when asked about comparisons with the Trump visit.

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 20, 2026.

Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran - analysis

Temporary deals on tariffs, rare earths, and diplomatic language may give both leaders short-term wins while leaving deeper conflicts untouched.

US President Donald Trump inspects an honour guard during a welcome ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026.

Trump mishandling of Taiwan issue will push ties to 'dangerous place,' China's Xi warns

China's President Xi Jinping also described Taiwan as the most important issue in China-US relations as the two countries kicked off two days of talks set to cover their fragile trade truce.

US President Donald Trump (L) takes part in a welcome ceremony with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026.

Trump lauds ‘biggest summit’ as Xi talks tackle trade, Iran

Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined Trump’s delegation as US companies seek greater access to China.

US President Donald Trump inspects an honour guard during a welcome ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026.