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China: Beijing AI and robotics expo highlights healthcare-focused smart robots

Beijing’s International AI Application and Robotics Innovation Exhibition opened on 18 March at the China International Exhibition Center, bringing together companies, researchers and investors.

18/03/2026

Tech News

Has China beaten Elon Musk’s Neuralink to a commercial brain implant?

China approves the first brain implant for commercial use while Elon Musk plans to start high-volume production of the trialled Neuralink devices this year.

14/03/2026

Destinations

Why Macao is one of 2026's most unique city breaks

At a recent Macao tourism event in London, the city’s attractions, culture, and gastronomy and latest offerings were showcased to guests.

12/03/2026

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Oil prices: Drivers rush to fill tanks in China before fuel price hike

Drivers queued at petrol stations in Nanjing ahead of a nationwide fuel price increase set to take effect at midnight as global oil prices surged above $100 per barrel.

10/03/2026

Destinations

Macao awaits with dynamic events and a buzzing new area

Despite its small size, Macao delivers with festivals, parades and attractions suited to all kinds of visitors.

06/03/2026

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Merz tours Forbidden City during key China trade discussions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz continued his first official visit to China with a tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City, as Berlin pushes for a more balanced trade relationship amid growing economic tensions.

26/02/2026

China

China to buy 120 European-made Airbus aircraft, Germany's Merz says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday to deepen ties between two of the world's leading economies.

25/02/2026

Earth News

E-waste chemicals found in the brains of dolphins and porpoises

A new study has warned that liquid crystal monomers from electronic devices are accumulating in the organs of endangered marine species.

25/02/2026

Tech News

Robot dogs and humanoid assistants take over a metro station in China

China's first full-space "robot cluster" is designed to support staff, speed up important train inspections, and make metro travel safer.

25/02/2026

Tech News

China showcases martial arts robots. Should Europe be worried?

As Beijing pushes forward in robotics, which it displayed at the Lunar New Year performance, a bigger question is emerging: how advanced are these systems really, and should Europe be concerned?

21/02/2026

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China celebrates Spring Festival with lion dances at Great Wall of China

China marked the Spring Festival with lion and dragon dances at the Badaling Great Wall on 19 February 2026. The shows formed part of New Year celebrations linked to the Year of the Fire Horse.

20/02/2026

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Humanoid robots dance into Beijing’s Lunar New Year celebrations

Robots dance at a Beijing mall’s Lunar New Year show, dazzling visitors with smoother, human-like moves that highlight China’s tech-driven celebrations.

20/02/2026

Tech News

China’s AI chatbots censor politically sensitive questions, study

Chinese AI models were more likely to refuse or inaccurately reply to politically-charged questions than non-Chinese models, a study has found.

20/02/2026

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China's advanced humanoid robots perform during Spring Festival gala

Humanoid robots take centre stage during China's annual Spring Festival Gala, performing a martial arts routine that included kicks, sword waving, and backflips

17/02/2026

Tech News

China unleashes a new wave of AI models ahead of Lunar New Year

Major Chinese AI companies such as Alibaba, ByteDance, and Zhipu have all announced launches in the weeks leading up to the Lunar New Year, while the industry awaits a possible new drop byDeepSeek.​

17/02/2026

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China marks Lunar New Year with temple visits and traditional prayers

People in Beijing visited the Lama Temple to burn incense and offer prayers as the Year of the Horse began.

17/02/2026

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Beijing stages molten iron fireworks show ahead of Lunar New Year

Residents in Beijing watched a traditional molten iron fireworks performance as part of celebrations leading up to the Lunar New Year.

12/02/2026

Travel News

China’s Lunar New Year travel rush begins

Hundreds of millions are expected to travel to their hometowns as part of the world's largest movement of humanity.

10/02/2026

Tech News

Could China take down Starlink satellites with a new microwave weapon?

The compact pulse-power driver could enable high-power microwave attacks that are harder to detect and attribute than conventional anti-satellite weapons, potentially putting China ahead of the United States and Russia in the space-weapons race.

06/02/2026

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Meet the Viral “Sad Horse” Taking Over China’s Lunar New Year

A tearful horse toy is taking China by storm ahead of Lunar New Year. From error to Douyin fame, discover why everyone wants one.

06/02/2026

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China's Xi Jinping holds video call with Russia's Vladimir Putin

China’s Xi Jinping held a video call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral ties and exchange strategies and views on current geopolitical tensions. The call between the two allies came just before President Xi held a wide-ranging phone call with US President Donald Trump.

05/02/2026

Earth News

'Staggering' rise in coal plants in China despite clean energy gains

More than 50 large coal units were commissioned in 2025, up from fewer than 20 a year over the previous decade.

03/02/2026

Culture news

Ties that bind: Ancient Greece exhibition continues tour of China

Athens and Beijing are seeking to strengthen cultural ties as 'Journey to Ancient Greece' opens at one of China's most important archaeological museums. 'Journey to Ancient Greece' explores the prehistoric period and classical antiquity, up to the years of Alexander the Great.

01/02/2026

China

Donald Trump warns it is 'very dangerous' for UK to deal with China

Downing Street said that the White House had been aware of Starmer's trip and its objectives in advance and pointed out that Trump himself is due to visit China in April.

30/01/2026

China

Starmer meets Xi in Beijing to strengthen UK-China relations

The first UK prime minister to visit in eight years, Starmer has sought business deals and a "strategic partnership" to reset ties strained by decades of tensions.

29/01/2026

Travel News

More Europeans can now visit China visa-free for 30 days

Citizens from 79 countries can now visit China visa-free, including the UK and Canada.

27/01/2026