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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.

Euronews

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 Independent UK

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

It patiently exploited America's distraction and discord.

Axios

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?

Fortune

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.

Euronews

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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

The Independent 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.

International Business Times UK

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,…

Motor1

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 Independent UK

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…

The Mary Sue

Love in the time of blockades: Trump seeks a ‘fat hug’ from Xi amidst Hormuz howler

President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz permanently open for China and the world, claiming Beijing assured him it would cease arms shipments to Iran. This announcement follows a naval blockade, causing global economic disruption. Trump's unpredictable approach, blending military pressure with personal diplomacy, fuels speculation about escalation or de-escalation,…

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The Conversation

US blockade of Strait of Hormuz ratchets up tensions with China ahead of Trump visit to Beijing

The Trump administration’s decision to carry out a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has raised tensions in the Persian Gulf to new and more perilous levels. The move was announced by the US president, Donald Trump, after negotiations over a ceasefire with Iran broke down on April 11,…

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Stuns Diplomats by Claiming Xi Jinping Will Give Him a 'Big, Fat Hug' Over Iran Deal

Donald Trump's prediction that Xi Jinping will give him a 'big, fat, hug' over his Iran and Strait of Hormuz strategy collides with Beijing's silence and its public focus on shoring up ties with Moscow.

The Conversation

China’s military support for Somalia is on the rise – what Taiwan and Somaliland have to do with it

China recently pledged to expand military support to Somalia in its fight against al-Shabaab militants. Beijing has promised equipment, training and closer security cooperation with Mogadishu. This marks a shift from China’s traditionally cautious and small presence in the country. Brendon J. Cannon has researched how external powers – including…

Evening Standard

V&A Museum deleted maps and images deemed sensitive by Chinese censors

Chinese printers objected to a map of China and an image of Lenin which fell foul of Beijing’s censorship body

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The Guardian - UK

Short-term gains for China from US-Iran war may turn to longer-term pain

Beijing may be reaping some diplomatic benefit but Trump’s war holds risks for its energy security and economy

The Independent UK

Vietnam’s new leader meets China’s Xi on his first overseas trip

Chinese President Xi Jinping is calling on Beijing and Hanoi to prioritize advancing infrastructure connectivity and strengthen their collaborations in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and semiconductors

The Guardian - UK

V&A censored catalogues after demands by Chinese printer

Exclusive: Victoria and Albert Museum has deleted maps and images deemed sensitive by Beijing censors from exhibition publications

Euronews

Péter Magyar walks line between Brussels and Beijing on China trade

The Hungarian leader, who won a landslide election last Sunday, does not plan a major policy reversal on Hungary's trade relation with China. However, he has pledged to align more closely with EU rules, balancing ties with Beijing and growing pressure from Brussels.

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Donald Trump issues a 50% tariff threat to Beijing after new intelligence ‘indicates’ a secret shipment is headed for Tehran

Threat without proof. Color me surprised.

Euronews

Spain strengthens ties with China as Sánchez backs Beijing's Middle East role

The Spanish premier announced 19 bilateral agreements with China and urged Beijing to help broker Middle East peace, while avoiding comment on his wife's trial.

Caixin Global

Business Brief (April 14): CATL Said to Weigh $5 Billion Hong Kong Share Sale

Beijing addresses Iran-linked reports; OPEC trims oil demand forecast

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