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Take a load off: how soon before a humanoid robot will be doing your dishes?

Robo-helpers are on sale now, but letting them loose in your kitchen is another story, says Chris Stokel-Walker

Evening Standard

Green Intelligence for a Better World: XCMG Spotlights Smart, Sustainable Solutions at Its 8th International Customer Festival

XUZHOU, China, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Under the theme of "Green Intelligence for a Better World," the 8th XCMG International Customer Festival (the "Festival") officially opened on May 19 and runs through May 22 in Xuzhou, widely known as China's construction machinery capital. Bringing together more than 2,500 customers…

AAP

Deep under China's coal basins, PetroChina is unlocking gas from rocks

China is unlocking a new energy frontier with coal rock gas extracted from deep within its coal basins. This ambitious multi-billion-dollar initiative is set to bolster domestic natural gas production while easing its dependence on foreign imports. With PetroChina predicting vast output by 2035, this strategy could position China as…

The Economic Times

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India’s next big energy bet may come straight from China’s coal handbook

The Strait of Hormuz closure is impacting Asia's chemical industry, pushing India to emulate China's coal-to-chemicals model for energy and food security. Despite domestic coal challenges and technological gaps, India is investing heavily to boost its coal-based chemical production, potentially extending the fossil fuel's demand.

The Economic Times

World built more coal power in 2025 but used less

The world built and commissioned more coal power in 2025, but used the polluting fuel less, with the United States the only major economy to substantially increase generation, a new analysis shows.

Bangkok Post

Playing host to Putin and Trump, China sends a message – it’s now in the driver’s seat

It’s been quite a week for Beijing, with back-to-back visits by the leaders of the United States and Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping has had his hands full with hosting duties, gun salutes, photo opportunities and high-level talks.

The Conversation

China and Russia Move Toward 40 Agreements After Trump-Xi Summit Produced Limited Commitments

Russian President Putin visits Beijing to strengthen ties with China, signing 40 agreements amid global tensions. The visit follows Trump's summit with Xi, which yielded limited concrete outcomes.

International Business Times UK

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Trump claims he will speak to Taiwan’s president, departing from decades-long diplomatic norms

US and Taiwanese presidents have not spoken directly since Washington shifted diplomatic recognition to Beijing from Taipei in 1979

The Guardian - AU

VISTA GLOBAL EXPANDS GREATER CHINA FOOTPRINT WITH 32% ANNUAL TRAFFIC GROWTH

HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vista, the world's leading private aviation group, earlier this week unveiled its new flagship Bombardier Global 8000 to media and key stakeholders through an exclusive tour across Hong Kong and Shanghai. This tour models key flight routes highly relevant in today's…

AAP

China's Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week: Report

Chinese President Xi Jinping might visit North Korea next week. This visit could see him mediating between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. China and North Korea are strengthening ties. Trump has previously met Kim multiple times to discuss North Korea's nuclear program. He remains…

The Economic Times

China kept building its crude stockpile in April despite Iran crisis

China is accumulating crude oil reserves even as imports decrease. This contrasts with global trends of depleting oil stocks. The nation's refinery processing has also slowed. Analysts suggest China could sustain this inventory build for years. Future import levels and fuel export decisions will determine if China begins drawing down…

The Economic Times

Travel Passions and Local Behaviors are Reshaping Hotel Loyalty Across Asia Pacific Excluding China, New Marriott Bonvoy Report Finds

SINGAPORE, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Loyalty engagement across Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) is entering a more complex and mature phase. The new Loyalty Trends Report 2026 by Marriott Bonvoy finds that while 89% of travelers across APEC participate in at least one loyalty program, how they engage is…

AAP

You've heard of Touch ID and Face ID, but is Ear ID next? Researchers have detailed a new tech would let you use AirPods or similar buds to prove who you are and unlock your gadgets — and it's actually your heartrate that they detect

Researchers in China have discovered a way to verify identity via heartbeat, all using earbuds. And it's a tech that's not limited to heart rate buds like the AirPods.

TechRadar

US needs to 'put its footprint back on Greenland', says Trump envoy

US special envoy to Greenland Jeff Landry said on Wednesday Washington needed to rebuild its presence on the Arctic island, where the United States once operated 17 military facilities during the Cold War. President Donald Trump has repeatedly argued that US control of Greenland is vital to prevent China or…

France 24

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The Guardian - US

Nvidia’s revenue blows past Wall Street expectations as AI boom accelerates

Many analysts view company’s financial performance as a broader referendum on AI buildout

The Economic Times

Dragon blow: China's spending in April at 6-month low

A broad measure of public expenditure fell 7.3% from a year ago, accelerating from the 2.5% decrease in March to mark its sharpest decline since October, according to Bloomberg calculations based on Ministry of Finance data released Wednesday. By contrast, broad fiscal revenue rose 2%.

Barchart

KeyBanc Turns Cautious on Apple Stock as Valuation Concerns Grow. It’s Due for Profit-Taking.

Apple's valuation looks "stretched," according to KeyBanc's warning.

International Business Times

China Confirms Order For 200 Boeing Aircraft As Aviation Ties With U.S. Reopen After Years Of Trade Strain

China has confirmed a 200-aircraft Boeing order, signaling a restart in large-scale aviation trade between the world's two largest economies following years of limited aircraft purchases.

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Barchart

Grains, Livestock, and Geopolitics: How to Read What the Ag Markets Are Actually Telling Us

Barchart Senior Market Analyst Darin Newsom breaks down the morning's downward trend in grain and livestock futures, advising market participants to look past political headlines and unconfirmed Chinese purchase agreements to focus instead on tangible cash basis metrics, seasonal weather developments, and hawkish macroeconomic indicators like rising Treasury yields.

Bangkok Post

Lifting lid on economic imbalances

Global imbalances are again dominating international economic debates, and with good reason. Large and persistent imbalances often end badly, whether in abrupt capital-flow reversals, exchange-rate volatility, geopolitical conflict, or, as in 2008, financial crisis. And with the United States now running significant current-account deficits, and China having returned to substantial…

The Times of India

Two superpowers, one host: How Xi handled Trump and Putin differently

Within days of each other, Chinese President Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet in Beijing for two of the world’s most powerful and controversial leaders: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The near-identical military ceremonies, cannon salutes and choreographed welcomes were carefully designed to project China…

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Dismisses Vladimir Putin's Beijing Pomp, Claims His Welcome Ceremony 'Topped' Russia's Leader

Vladimir Putin met Xi Jinping in Beijing days after Xi hosted Donald Trump, highlighting deepening China-Russia ties amid global tensions and sanctions.

InsideEVs

Jeep And Ram's Owner Partners With Another Chinese Brand To Build EVs In Europe

Stellantis already has a Leapmotor production deal in Spain. Now, Dongfeng’s Voyah EVs could be built in France.

The Economic Times

Xi plays a masterful hand amid Trump’s chaos and Putin’s decline

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in China, projecting unity against US dominance. They signed agreements and criticized US defense policies. However, Russia's economic dependence on China is evident, while China carefully manages its global interests. This summit highlights China's strategic balancing act between the US…

The Conversation

Xi and Putin tout ‘new type’ of world order in Beijing – but is their alliance really that strong?

Less than a week after hosting Donald Trump, China’s leader Xi Jinping welcomed his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to Beijing. Unlike Trump’s visit, this was a routine meeting. The Chinese and Russian presidents have met more than 40 times since 2013, with the latest meeting marking Putin’s 25th visit to…

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