Humanoid robots play a soccer match at the 2025RoBoLeague on Saturday in Beijing. Four teams of humanoid robots squared off in fully autonomous 3-on-3 games powered entirely by artificial intelligence on Saturday. Tsinghua University's THU Robotics team emerged as the winner. The league, China's first 3-on-3 soccer tournament between humanoid robots, served as a preview of the World Humanoid Robot Games scheduled in Beijing in August. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY
Xi calls for upholding of ethnic unity
President Xi Jinping has urged residents in the Xizang autonomous region to continue upholding ethnic solidarity and creating a happier and better life.
Safety-first approach ensures export quality
Thailand's dominance in the durian market is not without risk. Since January, the General Administration of Customs of China has mandated that all durian shipments from exporting countries be accompanied by a laboratory report confirming the absence of Basic Yellow 2, or BY2 — a compound commonly used in dyeing textiles, paper, leather and paint.
Relief efforts underway in flood-hit county
Fresh floodwaters swept through Rongjiang county in Southwest China's Guizhou province on Saturday afternoon, just days after Tuesday's deluge, but by 10 am on Sunday, authorities had ended the highest-level flood control response, and clearing and rebuilding efforts had begun.
Night market breathes life into old town
As dusk falls on Zhengding county, an ancient town in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, a daytime parking lot swiftly transforms into a bustling culinary hub.
Projects restore glory of 'green lung'
Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world.
Trade negotiations should not come at expense of the legitimate rights and interests of China
Although US President Donald Trump said "No, we can do whatever we want" when asked if his 90-day deadline was set in stone, his administration has apparently tried to reach a deal with some major trading partners as that day, July 9, draws near.
A century's journey proves China's choice
Editor's note: For more than a century, the Communist Party of China has been leading the Chinese people in achieving tremendous accomplishments in economic and social development. The success of the CPC lies in its capability to combine political theory and practice, which has set a great example across the globe. Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily.
Echoes from the Karakorum
It was around 9 pm in mid-June when I found myself wandering through a border market in Tashikurgan Tajik autonomous county of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
EU mulls new trade alliance to tackle tariffs
Analysts and business leaders have welcomed the European Union's consideration of a new trade alliance with the Asia-Pacific, calling it a necessary step as the bloc faces pressure to either accept a quick US trade deal or risk a longer dispute to secure better terms.
Beijing boosts cultural assets through intellectual property
Intellectual property is crucial for the growth of a city's cultural sectors. As the capital of China and a national cultural hub, Beijing is renowned for its abundant cultural assets. In recent decades, Beijing has cultivated numerous internationally recognized cultural IP assets by preserving its age-old traditions and nurturing contemporary cultures.
Sci-tech sector maturing rapidly amid incentives
From clinching a sweeping 9-0 victory at the RoboCup German Open in March to gearing up for the RoboCup 2025 in Salvador, Brazil, in July, a Chinese humanoid robot soccer team has been capturing global attention.
Nation's economy showing signs of stability
This year, China's economy continues to demonstrate strong inertia and resilience in maintaining stable growth and quality enhancement. Amid internal and external pressures, China's macroeconomic policies have been characterized by proactive and well-targeted measures to bolster domestic demand, industrial upgrading and structural optimization, propelling the economy toward higher-quality and more sustainable growth.
New energy vehicles drive overseas growth
China's automobile exports are experiencing a remarkable surge driven by logistic upgrades and new energy vehicle dominance.
Discoveries give the ancient past a future
In 1956, a golden seal with a snake-shaped decoration was unearthed from ancient tombs at the Shizhaishan site in Kunming, capital of Yunnan province.
Remembering history's turning point
A small town in the mountainous area at the border of Hunan and Jiangxi provinces is a place that witnessed a turning point in the history of the Communist Party of China more than nine decades ago. Today, people still mark the significant event and strive to share the revolutionary spirit.
F1 movie puts Hollywood shine on real-life drama
The racing scenes in Brad Pitt's new movie F1 are impressively authentic, but the filmmakers have also been keen to point out how the sport's past is woven into the plot — with a hefty slice of Hollywood artistic license.
