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Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon

Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon

A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners broke the world record at a Beijing half marathon on Sunday, showcasing the rapid technological advancement achieved by Chinese makers. Spectators lined the roads in Yizhuang in the capital's south to watch the machines and their human rivals race,

Moon race: how China is challenging the US

Moon race: how China is challenging the US

Walking on the Moon by 2030, building a lunar base, and then perhaps on to Mars: after 30 years of honing its expertise, China is challenging the United States' supremacy in spaceflight. As US space agency NASA prepares for its crewed lunar flyby mission, Artemis II, we take a

China boosts military spending with eyes on US, Taiwan

China boosts military spending with eyes on US, Taiwan

China announced a seven percent boost to its defence budget for 2026 on Thursday as it steadily increases spending to counter the United States and enforce its claims over Taiwan and the South China Sea. The latest rise keeps China's spending at a third of that of the