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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
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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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Hangzhou airport restores passenger link to Vancouver
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in Zhejiang province resumed passenger service to Vancouver on Oct 2, restoring a passenger air link to North America after several years.
October 8, 2026
Hangzhou records 218.78b yuan in consumption during National Day holiday
Hangzhou, in Zhejiang province, recorded 21.88 billion yuan ($3.26 billion) in combined consumption across wholesale, retail, catering, accommodation, and entertainment from Sept 30 to Oct 6, up 1.3 percent year-on-year
October 8, 2026

