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Int'l forum in Beijing

Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (front, R) and Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo (far L) are pictured ahead of the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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Int'l forum in Beijing

Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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Int'l forum in Beijing

Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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Int'l forum in Beijing

Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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Int'l forum in Beijing

Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun speaks at a press conference in Beijing on April 21, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun speaks at a press conference in Beijing on April 21, 2026.

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China: Humanoid Robot Sets New Half-Marathon World Record in Beijing 2

A half-marathon featuring both humanoid robots and human runners was held in Beijing on Sunday, April 19. The winning robot "Lightning", developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, finished in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the men's human world record of 57 minutes and 20 seconds.

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China: Humanoid Robot Sets New Half-Marathon World Record in Beijing 3

A half-marathon featuring both humanoid robots and human runners was held in Beijing on Sunday, April 19. The winning robot "Lightning", developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, finished in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the men's human world record of 57 minutes and 20 seconds. Robots also showcased smooth dance moves at a special stage next to the marathon path at the robot mall.

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Mozambican President Chapo visits Beijing

Mozambican President Chapo visits Beijing

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo (R), alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, receives a guard of honor during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 21, 2026.

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China-Mozambique talks

China-Mozambique talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo shake hands during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 21, 2026.

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China-Mozambique talks

China-Mozambique talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd from L) and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo (3rd from R) hold talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 21, 2026.

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China-Mozambique talks

China-Mozambique talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd from L) and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo (3rd from R) hold talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 21, 2026.

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China: Humanoid Robot Sets New Half-Marathon World Record in Beijing

A half-marathon featuring both humanoid robots and human runners was held in Beijing on Sunday, April 19. The winning robot "Lightning", developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, finished in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the men's human world record of 57 minutes and 20 seconds.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun speaks at a press conference in Beijing on April 20, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun speaks at a press conference in Beijing on April 20, 2026.

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Robot marathon

Robot marathon

A humanoid robot falls upon starting a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon in Beijing

Robot marathon in Beijing

A humanoid robot takes part in a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon in Beijing

Robot marathon in Beijing

A humanoid robot takes part in a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon

Robot marathon

A humanoid robot takes part in a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon in Beijing

Robot marathon in Beijing

A humanoid robot takes part in a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon

Robot marathon

A humanoid robot takes part in a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon in Beijing

Robot marathon in Beijing

A humanoid robot takes part in a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon

Robot marathon

A humanoid robot takes part in a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon in Beijing

Robot marathon in Beijing

A humanoid robot takes part in a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon in Beijing

Robot marathon in Beijing

A humanoid robot takes part in a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon

Robot marathon

Photo shows the winner of a half marathon for humanoid robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon in Beijing

Robot marathon in Beijing

Photo shows the winner of a half marathon for humanoid robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon

Robot marathon

Photo shows the winner of a half marathon for humanoid robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon in Beijing

Robot marathon in Beijing

Photo shows the winner of a half marathon for humanoid robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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China: Four Young Men Save Driver Trapped in Overturned Truck in Shandong

On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Zhanqiu, Shandong, a cargo truck overturned on the G2 Beijing-Shanghai Expressway in the early morning hours. Four young men from Linyi rushed to the overturned truck without hesitation, working together to open the crushed cabin and pull the driver to safety.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun speaks at a press conference in Beijing on April 15, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun speaks at a press conference in Beijing on April 15, 2026.

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China's GDP growth in Jan.-March quarter

China's GDP growth in Jan.-March quarter

China's National Bureau of Statistics holds a press conference in Beijing on April 16, 2026, announcing that the country's gross domestic product grew 5.0 percent in the January-March quarter.

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China-Russia talks

China-Russia talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (C) walks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 15, 2026, prior to a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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China-Russia talks

China-Russia talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (C) walks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 15, 2026, prior to a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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China-Russia talks

China-Russia talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping (back) holds talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (far L) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 15, 2026.

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China-Russia talks

China-Russia talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) holds talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (2nd from L) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 15, 2026.

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Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist Ayumu Hirano (C) attends a talk event in Tokyo on April 15, 2026.

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Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist Ayumu Hirano (C) attends a talk event in Tokyo on April 15, 2026.

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Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist Ayumu Hirano (C) attends a talk event in Tokyo on April 15, 2026.

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Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist Ayumu Hirano speaks during a talk event in Tokyo on April 15, 2026.

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Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist Ayumu Hirano speaks during a talk event in Tokyo on April 15, 2026.

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Figure skating: Kagiyama announces break from competitive figure skating

Figure skating: Kagiyama announces break from competitive figure skating

Japanese Olympic silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama posts on his social media account on April 13, 2026, that he would take a break from competitive figure skating for the 2026-2027 season. Kagiyama won silver in the men's figure skating at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Crown prince of Abu Dhabi visits China

Crown prince of Abu Dhabi visits China

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (C), crown prince of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, is pictured at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ahead of his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 14, 2026.

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Crown prince of Abu Dhabi visits China

Crown prince of Abu Dhabi visits China

Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd from L) holds talks with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed AI Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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Crown prince of Abu Dhabi visits China

Crown prince of Abu Dhabi visits China

Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd from L) holds talks with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed AI Nahyan (3rd from R), crown prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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China-Spain talks

China-Spain talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd from L) and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (3rd from R) hold talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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China-Spain talks

China-Spain talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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China-Spain talks

China-Spain talks

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (3rd from R) holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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