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Humanoid robots take to streets in Hangzhou to test AI-powered traffic management
A humanoid robot directs traffic at an intersection in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, Oct 4, 2026. Several humanoid robots developed by Deep Robotics have recently been deployed on city streets to test functions including traffic direction, order maintenance and tourist assistance, exploring new ways for humanoid robots to participate in traffic management.
October 8, 2026
Nation tops Asian Games table for 12th time
China retained the top spot for a record 12th consecutive time as the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games drew to a close on Sunday, creating another record with the number of gold medals won and introducing to the world a new generation of promising Chinese athletes.
October 8, 2026
AI in classrooms: China is exploring new possibilities for education
AI is increasingly part of school life. At Hangzhou Yucai Experimental School, east China's Zhejiang Province, AI is woven into daily teaching.
October 8, 2026
China's railways see holiday return peak amid vibrant tourism market
China's railways saw the peak of the holiday return rush on Wednesday, with 24.15 million passenger trips expected on the final day of the National Day holiday.
October 8, 2026
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Insured robots becoming irreversible wave
At the China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing, which wrapped up on Sept 13, a robotic hand came equipped with an unusual accessory — an insurance policy.
October 8, 2026
Deeper dives — The rise of podcasts in China
In an age where short videos capture fleeting attention spans and idle moments are filled with doomscrolling, podcast listeners are taking a quieter, cerebral approach to their free time.
October 8, 2026
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2026 Apsara Conference
September 23, 2026
Global Digital Trade Expo puts AI in spotlight
September 23, 2026
APEC Young Entrepreneurs Conference
September 20, 2026
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Branching across Pacific: Hangzhou and Boston
How far can a tree travel? A redwood in the Hangzhou Botanical Garden knows. It crossed the Pacific from the US in 1972 and took root in Hangzhou — a living symbol of China-US friendship. That friendship blossomed further in 1982, when Hangzhou and Boston became sister cities. Now, exchanges among young people from both cities are bridging the Pacific. Hangzhou cuisine brings the flavors of Hangzhou to Boston streets. And the Hangzhou Sino-US Friendship Folk Museum preserves generations of ties. This tree's journey was never just about distance. As people come and go, its story lives on.
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Bilingual volunteers bridge cultures to share 5,000-year story of Chinese civilization
American Emma Chen greeted visitors to the Liangzhu Museum in east China, and then shared stories of a civilization that flourished more than 5,000 years ago.
August 11, 2026
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Hangzhou Botanical Garden draws visitors with spectacular spider lily bloom
A river of flowers! That's what Hangzhou Botanical Garden has become.
August 25, 2026
