More than 300 units humanoid robots will participate in 2026 Beijing E-Town humanoid robot half-marathon scheduled for April 19 this year in Beijing's Yizhuang, according to the event organizers on Monday.

China's total trade in intellectual property royalties last year reached 425.35 billion yuan ($59 billion), up 6.7 percent year-on-year, with exports surging 26.3 percent, highlighting the growing momentum of the outbound commercialization of indigenous innovation.

Apple CEO Tim Cook said on Sunday he believes progress can be achieved through "partnerships, trust and a shared commitment," at the 2026 China Development Forum (CDF) in Beijing, according to Beijing Radio & Television Station (BRTV).

China's top economic planner announced that temporary control measures on retail prices of gasoline and diesel have been implemented starting Monday amid increases in international oil prices.

A sell-side sidecar was triggered on South Korea's main stock market on Monday after benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) 200 futures plunged more than 5 percent during intraday trading.The Korea Exchange said the temporary halt on program sell orders was activated at 9:18:23 a.m.

China will maintain a supportive monetary policy stance to create a favorable monetary and financial environment for stable economic growth, high-quality development, and the smooth operation of financial markets, the central bank governor said on Sunday.Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People's Bank