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Rescuers using heavy machinery are working round the clock to reopen a major highway leading to the mudslide-stricken Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang, facilitating entry of key equipment, personnel and supplies into the disaster area.

China's anti-desertification solutions contribute to a greener world2026-08-27
A giant panda sculpture welcomes visitors to the "China Pavilion" at the ongoing 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulan Bator, Mongolia's capital.

China tightens accountability for officials regarding ecological, environmental damage2026-08-26
Chinese officials found responsible for serious ecological and environmental damage will be held accountable for life, even if they have since left their posts, according to a recently released policy document.

China, U.S. hold third Track 1.5 Dialogue in Beijing2026-08-26
China and the United States held the third Track 1.5 Dialogue in Beijing on Tuesday. The two sides engaged in candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges, and underscored that the China-U.S. relationship is of vital importance and is currently at a critical juncture.

China mulls road safety law revisions, law against cross-border corruption2026-08-26
Chinese lawmakers convened on Tuesday to review a raft of bills, including draft revisions to the Road Traffic Safety Law, a draft law on combating cross-border corruption and a draft healthcare security law.

China moves to further improve family doctor services2026-08-25
China's health authorities have issued new measures aimed at further improving family doctor services.

South China island province to suspend ferry services due to Typhoon Narra2026-08-25
The southern Chinese island province of Hainan has ordered the suspension of ferry services in the Qiongzhou Strait starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday because of Typhoon Narra, local authorities said on Monday.

Letter from China: Robot athletes break human records, heralding embodied AI revolution2026-08-24
Inside Beijing's iconic oval "Ice Ribbon" arena on Saturday night, a wire-suspended humanoid robot glided through the air, echoing the dramatic torch-lighting moment that captivated the world at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

China's Chang'e-7 launch will not proceed in planned window this year2026-08-24
China's Chang'e-7 lunar probe does not meet launch conditions, and its launch therefore cannot take place during the planned window this year, the China Manned Space Agency said Sunday.

AI drives China-Africa media collaboration2026-08-21
China and African nations are strengthening cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) applications and governance to drive mutual progress in the media sector through technological innovation, experts said at a forum in Beijing on Thursday.

China's top legislator holds talks with president of El Salvador's Legislative Assembly2026-08-21
Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), held talks with Ernesto Castro, president of El Salvador's Legislative Assembly, in Beijing on Thursday.

Chinese FM calls for healthy, stable, sustainable China-S. Korea ties2026-08-20
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday that China and South Korea should demonstrate strategic vision and work to ensure the healthy, stable and sustainable development of bilateral relations.

China firmly committed to global drug-control cooperation2026-08-19
A Chinese court has sentenced two men to prison terms after convicting them of organizing the illegal sale of controlled stimulants, in another case of counternarcotics cooperation between China and the United States.

High-tech equipment moves to front line of China's emergency response2026-08-19
From drones scanning river embankments to fiber-optic sensors detecting hidden leaks, China is expanding its arsenal of high-tech equipment to bolster disaster management, enhancing capabilities that span early detection, monitoring and on-the-ground emergency response.

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Renting robots, by the month

China's robot industry has spent the past few years trying to make machines cheaper, smarter and more capable. At this year's World Robot Conference in Beijing, some companies were also trying something less glamorous, namely, renting them out.