'This is like 22nd century city': American teacher watches light show, marvels at how China built a modern city from desert in 27 years
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Robots smash 100-meter sprint record
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China's Y-20 carries command team for Gyirong rescue
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American donar Sakolsky: China had done so much for me and I wanted to say 'thank you' to China
"China had done so much for me and I wanted to say ‘thank you' to China." American friend Ronald Sakolsky reunited with Yin Yuzhen, a model worker renowned for planting trees and combating desertification, after 27 tears. In 1999, Sakolsky raised $5,000 to fund Yin’s tree-planting initiative. Sakolsky said at the airport his original intention in making the donation. (Source: Global Times)
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Spectacular folk acrobatic feat
Watch this folk performer balance a huge bench dragon on his head in Xichang, Sichuan Province. The bench dragon is a traditional folk prop assembled from decorated wooden benches linked together to form a dragon.
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Firefighters race to carry out rescue operation by land, water and air after mudslide struck Gyirong Port in Xizang
After the mudslide struck Gyirong Port in Gyirong County, Xizang, on Wednesday morning, a total of 681 rescue personnel and 113 vehicles from China's national comprehensive fire and rescue teams were dispatched to the site. Rescuers are operating by boat, on foot and by drone for search and supply delivery.
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11-year-old girl tackles water obstacle course
She makes it look easy! An 11-year-old girl in Beijing demonstrated impressive upper-body strength as she glided across a rotating-wheel obstacle course on Sunday. (Produced by Xie Runjia and intern Zhao Wenchang)
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Chinese-developed robot lays tiles with precision
Robots are transforming construction sites in China. By laying tiles quickly and precisely, this machine handles repetitive, labor-intensive work to boost site efficiency—offering a glimpse into the automated future of construction. (Produced by intern Wang Shuyi)
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One more smile for the road
As the high-speed train pulled away, this loving grandpa jogged alongside the window, just to catch his granddaughter's eye and share a few more smiles. (Produced by Xie Runjia and intern Wang Shanshan)
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9.39 seconds! Chinese humanoid robot betters Usain Bolt's 100m world record
9.39 seconds! Chinese humanoid robot betters Usain Bolt's 100m world record
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Exploring what's next for humanoids
At this year's World Robot Conference, the conversation is going beyond the models on display. Industry leaders and visitors from around the world have gathered at a forum in Beijing to explore a bigger question: where can humanoid robots actually make a difference?
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China's AI-powered blackboards go viral worldwide
China's AI-powered blackboards are gaining global attention. Educators worldwide are hailing the technology as the future of teaching.
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After rain, this ancient village becomes a paradise in the clouds
After rain, this ancient village becomes a paradise in the clouds
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Heavy rain hits county in southwest China, triggering flash flood
Heavy rain hits county in southwest China, triggering flash flood
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