A wheelchair that reads the mind and robots with sensitive skin: innovations from WAIC 2026
Practical AI at WAIC 2026 in Shanghai: mind-controlled wheelchairs, tactile robots, and safety. From academic papers to commercial medical solutions.
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Natural gas production in southwest China reached 25.31 billion cubic metres in the first half of 2026
PetroChina Southwest sets records in H1 2026. Gas production up 5.4% and oil equivalent tops 20M tonnes, securing energy for millions across China.
China starts turning coal into petrol
Shenhua Group upgrades its 4M-tonne CTL project in Ningxia to 99.8% automation. China turns coal into synthetic fuel to boost national energy security.
China's domestically developed C919 passenger jet will begin international flights on 12 August
COMAC C919 enters international service with Air China's daily Beijing-Ulaanbaatar flights. A historic milestone for China's domestic aviation industry.
AI platform for full‑cycle scientific research debuts at WAIC 2026
Shanghai AI Laboratory unveiled the Shusheng Duanyan platform at WAIC 2026 to automate the entire scientific research cycle using AI and robotics.
In China, a paralysed patient received a brain chip implant – and he will be able to move his hands again
Huashan Hospital in Shanghai successfully performed China's first commercial BCI implant to help a paralyzed patient restore hand movement.
China unveils two new AI models at WAIC 2026: ScienceOne Omni 2.0 and Fenghe
At WAIC 2026, China introduced ScienceOne Omni 2.0, Fenghe weather model, and Moonshot AI's Kimi K3—the world's largest open-source AI model.
Xi meets UN chief in Shanghai
Chinese President Xi Jinping met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to discuss multilateralism, global AI governance, and international order reforms.
Cybergladitors: world's first combat robot league kicks off in China
Shenzhen hosted the URKL robot combat league with 200+ teams. Humanoid robots battle for a 10M yuan prize, driving innovations in AI and motion control.
WAIC 2026 Chair's Statement: AI development requires balance between innovation and security, international cooperation must be strengthened
The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai released a statement urging human-centered AI governance, data security, and UN cooperation.
In Chongqing, a landslide buried residential buildings; rescuers are conducting search and rescue operations
A massive landslide buried 10 buildings in Pengshui, Chongqing. Over 800 rescuers are on-site, 1,100 residents evacuated, and emergency funds allocated.
Xi meets Kazakh president in Shanghai
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Kazakh President Tokayev in Shanghai ahead of WAIC 2026 to discuss CPC success code and global AI governance.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrives in Shanghai for WAIC 2026 and Global AI Governance Meeting
UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrives for WAIC 2026 in Shanghai to advance global AI governance, safety, ethics, and UN-China tech cooperation.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrives in Shanghai for WAIC 2026
Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul arrives in Shanghai for WAIC 2026 to boost strategic AI cooperation, digital transformation, and global technology governance.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet arrives in Shanghai for WAIC 2026 and Global AI Governance Meeting
Cambodian PM Hun Manet arrives in Shanghai for WAIC 2026 to deepen strategic AI cooperation, digital economy growth, and global technology governance.
