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Here's the news. The inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, scheduled to be held in Beijing this August, have released details of its new competition events, such as martial arts performance, free fighting, and group dancing.
Zhang Hua, head of the competition department of the Games Organizing Committee, said that these newly added events will further showcase the technological prowess and unique charm of humanoid robots in competition, reflecting the deep integration of robot technology with people's lives.
The first batch of events to feature at these games had previously been confirmed, including football, athletics, free gymnastics, badminton, basketball, and table tennis.
Among them, the RoboCup Asia -Pacific Beijing Masters is currently considered the world premier humanoid robot football competition and is generating great expectations.
According to Zhou Jialda, a technical official with the competition department of the Games Organizing Committee, there have been 30 robot football teams worldwide submitting preliminary applications.
The Games to be held in mid -August will be the world's first multi -sport competition for humanoid robots.
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The China National Space Administration has released images of Earth and the Moon captured by the Tianwen -2 probe in orbit.
The administration said that the narrow field -of -view navigation sensor equipped on the probe recently captured the images of Earth and the Moon, demonstrating good functional performance.
The images released include a photograph of Earth obtained by TN -12 when it was approximately 590 ,000 kilometers away from the planet, as well as a new photograph of the moon captured when it was about the same distance from the moon.
After the images were transmitted back to the ground, they were processed and produced by scientific researchers.
China launched its first asteroid sample return mission, TN -12, on May 29th this year, an endeavor to shed light on the formation and evolution of asteroids and the early solar system.
The mission aims to achieve multiple goals over a decade -long expedition, collecting samples from a near -Earth asteroid and exploring main belt comet 311P.
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A groundbreaking 3D printing system developed by Chinese scientists has explored using only on -site sourced lunar soil to build habitats, paving the way for the large -scale on -site construction of lunar research stations.
The Deep Space Exploration Laboratory in Hefei in East China's Anhui Province has successfully responsively prototyped a lunar regolith 3D printer that eliminates the need for earth -sourced construction materials.
Yang Honglun, a senior engineer at the lab, revealed that the system uses a high -precision Reflective Concentrator and Flexible Fiber Optic Energy Transmission to achieve temperatures hot enough to fuse lunar regolith.
He said that this printing breakthrough validated the feasibility of using lunar soil as the the sole raw building material, enabling true in -situ resource utilization and eliminating the need to transport any additional materials from Earth.
Also among the printing system's key innovations is flexible manufacturing, which enables brick production and the customized molding of complex structures.
A preliminary test of the prototype's lunar regolith forming process has been completed on the ground surface.
Tests of its ability to melt and form lines, surfaces, bodies, and complex structures have have also been completed, and tests of the technical feasibility of the prototype's solar concentrating technology, optic fiber bundle energy transmission, and lunar regolith melting system, have been systematically completed.
As for future applications, Young said the prototype could manufacture lunar regolith structures, supporting the construction of lunar roads, equipment platforms and buildings, and enabling large -scale sustainable lunar exploration and resource utilization.
It also validates key technologies for lunar energy capture and material extraction, construction, laying the technical foundations for the construction of Lunar energy systems. The lab, also known as Tiandu, named after one of the three main peaks of the province's Yellow Mountain, is a national -level scientific research platform built by the China National Space Administration, the Anhui Provincial Government, and the University of Science and technology of China.
According to Li Heng, head of the lab's board office, it is a new model for China's deep space research and operates with corporate -like autonomy in research direction, fund usage, talent, and salary management.
Since its official launch in 2022, Tiandu has provided robust support for the successful implementation of major projects such as the Chueqiao -2 relay satellite, and the Chang 'e -6 lunar mission, which returned humanity's first -ever sample from the far side of the Moon.
Looking ahead, Li said that the lab is developing the world's first Mars sample research facility and is inviting collaboration.
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Beijing Daxing International Airport, the largest airport in the Chinese capital, has forecast a passenger throughput of over 9 .52 million during the July -August peak summer travel period.
From July 1 to August 31, the airport expects to handle approximately 60 ,400 flights, representing a 4 % year -on -year increase.
Passenger volume is projected to come in at 9 .52 million, up 4 .4 % from 2024.
Air travel peaks are anticipated on August 5th with 170 ,500 passengers set to transit through the capital's aviation hub.
The surge stems from converging demand for leisure travel.
family reunions, and family -oriented trips.
Domestically, popular routes will connect people to cool summer destinations in northeastern and southwestern China alongside tourism hotspots.
international travelers are favoring short haul destinations in Southeast Asia and East Asia while European cities like London Moscow and Amsterdam are also reporting rising bookings accelerated Accelerated visa facilitation policies have vitalized cross -border tourism.
During the summer period, the Dashing Airport estimates it will see daily averages of nearly 100 international flights and 17 ,000 border crossings.
Since January, the airport has processed over 2 .7 million international passengers.
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East China's Zhejiang Province has launched its AI -driven inbound tourism service platform, Zhejiang Travel, in Hangzhou, the provincial capital.
The platform, designed to streamline travel for international tourists, offers real -time multilingual assistance and personalized itinerary planning.
It utilizes Alibaba, Q1, and DeepSeek large language models, integrating high -quality local cultural and tourism data.
It combines four specialized AI agents, a scenic guide, hotel consultant, budget planner, and neighborhood assistant to provide comprehensive support.
Zhejiang Travel features the EasyGo service code, a unified QR solution for payment, attraction entry, accommodation, and public transport.
Additional functions include Include instant translation, AI travel photography, e -wallets, ride hailing, and museum audio guides.
The service is accessible via WeChat, Alipay Mini Programs, and H5 websites.
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northwest china's xinjiang uighur autonomous region has unveiled six new scenic highways highways, investing 10 .7 billion yuan to develop 965 km of tourism -focused roads.
According to the Regional Transport Department, the routes connect diverse landscapes from snow -capped mountains and grasslands to forests, lakes, deserts, and oases, aiming to enhance the region's fast -entry, slow -travel transportation network and enrich self -driving tourism experiences.
The department said that the newly constructed highways are designed to bridge key attractions across Xinjiang's vast terrain, where destinations are often widely dispersed.
Xinjiang has intensified efforts to build a multi -dimensional travel network in recent years.
Alongside the highways, the region has expanded aviation routes, launched specialty railway circuits, and developed iconic tourist roads.
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Chinese netizens are embracing their own version of minimalist, healthy -style food.
Simple, no -frills meals made with a handful of plain ingredients and minimal cooking techniques.
First popularized by a handful of food influencers, This new culinary style, which emphasizes simplicity and practicality, has attracted a broad following among busy urban professionals who want to prepare wholesome meals without investing excessive time or effort in the kitchen.
Such meals often include boiled greens, slow -cooked meats, or dishes prepared using appliances like rice cookers, microwave ovens, or air fryers, saving them time to do other activities.
One prominent influencer leading the trend goes by the handle Hou Picheng, meaning thick -skinned orange.
A native of the southern Guangdong Province, Hou Pi Cheng emphasizes preserving ingredients' natural flavors, a hallmark of Cantonese cuisine.
According to a report from data analytics platform Neurank, she has recently gained 2 .4 million new followers across her social media accounts, bringing the total to 5 .9 million, 4 .5 million of which are on Douyin, China's version of TikTok.
Cooking utensils and ingredients such as non -stick frying pans, rye cereal, and coffee -related items have surged in sales thanks to her influence.
as followers eagerly tried to replicate dishes.
Other influencers, like Liu Yixuan Fanya, known for tossing several ingredients into a single rice cooker pot, have also gained massive followings.
Tong, a handmade crafts creator based in the southwestern Sichuan province, said that she came across Hou Picheng on the lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu while seeking effective weight management strategies, adding that learning to make simple home -cooked meals, her quick breakfasts in particular, offers practical support.
Tong said the influencer's little life hacks really work for young people like her, which are simple, time -saving, and healthy.
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The inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, scheduled to be held in Beijing this August, have released details of its new competition events such as martial arts performance, free fighting, and group dancing.
Zhang Hua, head of the competition department of the Games Organizing Committee, said that these newly added events will further showcase the technological prowess and unique charm of humanoid robots in competition, reflecting the deep integration of robot technology with people's lives.
The first batch of events to feature at the Games had previously been confirmed, including football, athletics, free gymnastics, badminton, basketball, and table tennis.
Among them, the RoboCup Asia -Pacific Beijing Masters is currently considered the world's premier humanoid robot football competition and is generating great expectations.
According to Zhou Xiaoda, a technical official with the Competition Department of the Games Organizing Committee, there have been 30 robot football teams worldwide submitting preliminary applications.
The games to be held in mid -August will be the world's first multi -sport competition for humanoid robots.
This is Special English.
The China National Space Administration has released images of Earth and the Moon captured by the Tian 'anmen -2 probe in orbit.
The administration said that the narrow field -of -view navigation sensor equipped on the probe recently captured the images of Earth and the Moon, demonstrating good functional performance.
The images released include a photograph of Earth obtained by Tianwen -2 when it was approximately 590 ,000 kilometers away from the planet, as well as a new photograph of the moon captured when it was about the same distance from the moon.
After the images were transmitted back to the ground, they were processed and produced by scientific researchers.
China launched its first asteroid sample return mission, Tianwen -2, on May 29 this year, an endeavor to shed light on the formation and evolution of asteroids and the early solar system.
The mission aims to achieve multiple goals over a decade -long expedition, collecting samples from a near -Earth asteroid and exploring main belt comet 311P.
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Shh, listen up. Can you hear the heartbeat of our world?
it's vibrant and pulsating with the essence of life itself from the stem of trees to the gurgle of rivers from the silent strength of mountains to the icy whispers of glaciers even the solid ground beneath our feet right there in the midst of all Beasts the Heart of Humanity.
What if those other heartbeats were to stop?
Would ours keep on ticking?
