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Photos show China’s automakers unveiling the future of driving at Beijing auto show

China’s top automakers unveil cutting-edge models and technology at the Beijing auto show, highlighting advances in intelligent driving, ultrafast charging and electric vehicles.

The Independent UK

China’s top diplomat meets leader of Myanmar's military-backed government on regional tour

China’s top diplomat has visited Myanmar’s capital and met with the leader of its military-backed government as Beijing deepens regional ties

The Independent UK

‘Look, no hands’: China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show

As domestic sales slow, manufacturers are investing in AI and seeking growth in technology and in overseas markets

The Guardian - UK

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At Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers flaunt new technologies as global competition heats up

China’s top automakers are showcasing their latest models and technologies from intelligent driving to ultrafast charging in Beijing as they compete with global rivals in overseas markets

The Independent UK

The Hyundai Ioniq V Blends Swoopy Roof With Sharp Angles

Hyundai may hold the record for the shortest turnaround between a concept and a production model. Introduced just a couple of weeks ago, the Venus was merely an appetizer ahead of the main course, which is being served today at the 2026 Beijing Motor Show. The Ioniq V is the…

Motor1

Inside Xiaomi's Beijing factory: The machine behind a smartphone made every 6 seconds

Euronews had a rare chance to step inside Xiaomi's Beijing factory, which is almost fully automated and reveals the manufacturing muscle behind a brand seeking to challenge Apple and Samsung at the premium end of the global smartphone market.

Euronews

China to send giant pandas to Atlanta again

China is sending two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, the China Wildlife Conservation Association says

The Independent UK

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U.S. accuses China of "industrial-scale" campaigns to steal AI secrets

The accusation could complicate President Trump's upcoming visit to Beijing.

Axios

China teases possible first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in new video

China expected to build at least six more aircraft carriers before 2035

The Independent UK

Beijing artist marks World Earth Day with peace installation

Chinese artist Kong Ning marks World Earth Day in Beijing with a peace-themed installation, using wearable art to highlight environmental concerns.

Euronews

Taiwanese president forced to cancel visit to African ally after ‘pressure campaign’ from China

Lai Ching-te was set to fly through the airspace of Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar to visit Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa

The Independent UK

The new wave of Chinese EV brands heading for Britain

DRIVESMART: As he prepares to visit the China Auto motor show in Beijing, Steve Fowler looks at the explosion of new car brands like Zeekr, Denza and Xiaomi and what it could mean for the UK market

The Independent UK

Humanoid robot beats human world record for the first time at the Beijing half marathon — but some are still stumbling at the starting line

Take a look at the robots running in the second Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing, China.

TechRadar

Humanoid robot smashes human half-marathon world record in Beijing race

The winning robot ran the half marathon nearly seven minutes faster than the current human record set by Jacob Kiplimo.

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The Independent UK

Robot breaks human half-marathon record in Beijing race

This is the moment a humanoid robot won a half-marathon in Beijing, finishing ahead of human runners and cutting the previous robot record of 2 hours and 40 minutes to just 50 minutes and 26 seconds.

The Guardian - UK

Humanoid robots show rapid advances as they race past humans in Beijing half marathon

Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots showed off their fast-improving athleticism as they whizzed past human runners in Beijing

Axios

China is the Iran war's biggest winner. It never fired a shot

It patiently exploited America's distraction and discord.

Fortune

Gen Z is 'Chinamaxxing'—and it's less a love letter to Beijing than an indictment of America

A viral TikTok trend is handing Beijing a cultural moment that decades of propaganda never could. Are we entering the Chinese century?

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Euronews

China hosts humanoid robots in Beijing half marathon

China has tested humanoid robots in a real race setting in Beijing. The event highlights advances in endurance, balance and AI behaviour. Engineers see it as a step towards wider use.

The Independent UK

A humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record

A humanoid robot has won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing, running faster than the human record

International Business Times UK

Why Did Iran Close the Strait of Hormuz Hours After Donald Trump Said It Was Open?

Iran has reimposed strict controls over the Strait of Hormuz just hours after Donald Trump claimed Tehran had agreed never to close the vital waterway again.

Motor1

Nissan Drops First Glimpse Of New Off-Road Concept

It’s safe to say it has been a busy week for Nissan. Aside from teasing the return of the Xterra and showing an electric Juke, the troubled automaker also previewed the next Skyline and Rogue. The week isn’t over yet, and with the Beijing Auto Show right around the corner,…

The Independent UK

Ice hockey coach sacked after forging Covid vaccine certificate for Winter Olympics

Head coach Patrick Fischer said he made a "serious mistake in this matter" by traveling to the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing using false paperwork

The Independent UK

Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in China's Xinjiang region

A Kazakh court has convicted 19 Kazakh activists after a protest against Beijing’s crackdown in China’s far-western Xinjiang region last year, in what advocates call an extraordinary move by the Kazakh government to silence dissident at the behest of Beijing

The Mary Sue

Donald Trump wanted ‘America First’ but got ‘America Alone’ as Spain announces closer EU-China ties

Donald Trump’s vision of America First is looking more like ‘America Alone’ after Spain just doubled down on its push for closer EU-China ties. During a high-profile meeting in Beijing on April 14, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping openly praised Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as a key bridge between…

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