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China President Xi meets Jordan King Abdullah II

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and Jordan's King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein extend hands for a handshake at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Aug. 24, 2026. China and Jordan issued a joint statement, underscoring the importance of upholding the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and reaching a comprehensive solution through dialogue and negotiation. (Pool photo)

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian speaks during a press conference in Beijing on Aug. 24, 2026. Lin called for dialogue to solve the Iran crisis, saying U.S. sanctions and pressure would intensify tensions.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian speaks during a press conference in Beijing on Aug. 24, 2026. Lin called for dialogue to solve the Iran crisis, saying U.S. sanctions and pressure would intensify tensions.

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China: Humanoid Robot Crashes Into Barrier During Speed Trial

A T2 humanoid robot developed by Booster Robotics crashed into a protective barrier after losing control during a high-speed turn at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing on August 19, 2026. The robot was competing in a warmup event for the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games when it failed to slow down, veered off the track, and slammed into the barrier, sending sparks into the air.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

A humanoid robot of Japan's GMO Internet Group, developed by China's Unitree Robotics, falls after competing in a 400-meter race during the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

A humanoid robot of Japan's GMO Internet Group, developed by China's Unitree Robotics, is about to fall after competing in a 400-meter race during the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

The Tien Kung Ultra robot developed by Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics Co. catches fire after crashing into a mat set up for deceleration following a 100-meter preliminary heat during the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026. The robot finished the race in 9.32 seconds, beating the 9.58-second world record set by Jamaica's Usain Bolt in Berlin in 2009.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

A humanoid robot of Japan's GMO Internet Group, developed by China's Unitree Robotics, competes in a 400-meter race during the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

The Tien Kung Ultra robot developed by Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics Co. competes in the 400-meter race final during the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2026. The robot clocked a preliminary 38.15 seconds, faster than the 43.03-second world record logged by South Africa's Wayde van Niekerk during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

The Tien Kung Ultra robot developed by Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics Co. competes in the 400-meter race final during the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 23, 2026. The robot clocked a preliminary 38.15 seconds, faster than the 43.03-second world record logged by South Africa's Wayde van Niekerk during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

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Ex-Japan volleyball player holds clinic in Beijing

Saori Kimura (L), a former Japan women's volleyball player and 2012 London Olympics bronze medalist, holds a volleyball clinic at the Japanese school in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Ex-Japan volleyball player holds clinic in Beijing

Saori Kimura, a former Japan women's volleyball player and 2012 London Olympics bronze medalist, holds a volleyball clinic at the Japanese school in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Ex-Japan volleyball player holds clinic in Beijing

Saori Kimura, a former Japan women's volleyball player and 2012 London Olympics bronze medalist, holds a volleyball clinic at the Japanese school in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Ex-Japan volleyball player holds clinic in Beijing

Saori Kimura, a former Japan women's volleyball player and 2012 London Olympics bronze medalist, holds a volleyball clinic at the Japanese school in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots compete in a 100-meter track race at the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots walk in formation during the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots walk in formation during the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots compete in a 400-meter track race at the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

The opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games is held in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

The opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games is held in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots stand in formation ahead of the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots stand in formation ahead of the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots stand in formation ahead of the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots stand in formation ahead of the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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China: Robot Crashes Into Electrical Boxes During Track Sprint in Beijing

On August 17, 2026, a humanoid robot warming up ahead of the Second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing lost control while rounding a bend on a running track. The machine veered off course and slammed into two electrical boxes beside the track, knocking both to the ground.

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Robot conference in Beijing

BEIJING, China, Aug. 20 Kyodo - A robot carries a box on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products. (Kyodo)

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Robot conference in Beijing

Humanoid robots developed by Unitree Robotics fight each other on the second day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 20, 2026.

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Robot conference in Beijing

Robots developed by Unitree Robotics dance on the second day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 20, 2026.

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Robot conference in Beijing

Humanoid robots developed by Unitree Robotics dance on the second day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 20, 2026.

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Robot conference in Beijing

Humanoid robots developed by Unitree Robotics dance on the second day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 20, 2026.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot washes a dish on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

Robots developed by Unitree Robotics perform on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot carries a box on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot peels a cucumber on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot peels a banana on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot developed by Unitree Robotics (back) is on display on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot walks carrying a woman on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot developed by Unitree Robotics is on display on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

People walk dog robots on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A humanoid robot plays football with a child on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A humanoid robot plays football with a child on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

Robots developed by Unitree Robotics perform on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot developed by Unitree Robotics plays table tennis on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A humanoid robot talks to a visitor on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot threads a needle on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot threads a needle on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot takes a fighting stance on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

BEIJING, China, Aug. 18 Kyodo - Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian speaks during a press conference in Beijing on Aug. 17, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian speaks during a press conference in Beijing on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

The Japanese national flag is flown at half-mast at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Aug. 13, 2026, following the death the previous day of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji at age 97.