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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
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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
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Hangzhou sees rise of AI-driven one-person companies
Hangzhou, the capital of East China's Zhejiang province, is now home to more than 2,000 "AI+OPC" enterprises and more than 50 such communities.
August 20, 2026
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Alternative water sources make up over 45% of Hangzhou's sanitation use
East China's Hangzhou has increased the use of treated river water and reclaimed water in sanitation operations.
August 13, 2026
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Hangzhou launches first cross-river drone delivery route
A drone has taken to the skies over the Qiantang River, making the launch of Hangzhou's first cross-river drone delivery route.
August 5, 2026
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Ningbo launches first cross-border bonded art exhibition and trade deal
Forty-two sculptures from Florence, Italy, worth tens of millions of yuan, were transported from Ningbo Bonded Zone to Hangzhou's Xiaoshan district.
July 31, 2026
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Hangzhou shifts street cleaning from workers to machines as temperatures hit 37℃
Hangzhou, in east China's Zhejiang province, suspended manual street cleaning from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and deployed more cleaning vehicles.
July 20, 2026
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Hangzhou initiatives named among world's top 30 urban renewal practices
Hangzhou has received international recognition for its urban renewal efforts, with two local projects recently selected among 30 global best practice cases.
July 6, 2026

