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In a moment that blurred the line between science fiction and reality, a humanoid robot named Shuang Shuang (“Bright”) walked across the stage at a high school graduation ceremony in Fujian, China — shaking hands with a professor and receiving a certificate.

The robot’s appearance at Shuangshi High School’s 25th commencement stunned students and teachers alike, sparking cheers and going viral online. While it's unclear if Shuang Shuang actually passed exams or simply participated symbolically, its presence underscores China’s accelerating push in humanoid robotics and its integration into everyday life and cultural events.

This isn’t just about spectacle. China is investing heavily in robotics as part of its broader bid to lead the global “tech arms race.” Meanwhile, competitors like Tesla’s Optimus face delays, giving Chinese developers momentum in both public perception and real-world deployment.

From robot dogs patrolling presidential resorts to humanoids walking stages at graduation, the future of automation is unfolding fast — and increasingly, it's being shaped in China.

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A devastating Air India crash that killed 260 people in June was caused by a sudden fuel cutoff to both engines just after takeoff, according to a preliminary report from India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner — en route to London from Ahmedabad — plummeted back to the ground shortly after becoming airborne. Flight data and cockpit recordings show that within seconds of reaching 180 knots, both fuel control switches were moved from “RUN” to “CUTOFF,” one second apart. One pilot asked the other why it happened, but neither had intentionally flipped the switches.

Although the switches were later returned to the correct position and engine relight procedures began, it was too late. A MAYDAY call was made, but no further communication followed before impact.
Notably, these fuel cutoff switches are designed with safeguards to prevent accidental movement — suggesting something unusual occurred. The pilots were experienced, with over 18,000 combined flight hours, and all pre-takeoff checks were reportedly normal.

The tragic crash also claimed lives on the ground after hitting a hostel near the airport. Investigators found no evidence of bird strikes, dangerous cargo, or mechanical faults prior to takeoff.
This incident raises urgent questions about aircraft systems, human factors, and cockpit design as the investigation continues.

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Researchers from the University of Leeds have created the world’s first robot dog that walks like a real animal — without any prior training on specific terrain.

Dubbed “Clarence,” this four-legged robot uses a bio-inspired AI system to adapt its gait in real time, mimicking how dogs, cats, and horses adjust their movement to stay balanced and conserve energy. Unlike traditional robots, Clarence doesn’t need human input to change how it steps over rocks, roots, or loose timber — it figures it out instinctively.

This breakthrough could revolutionize robotics in high-risk environments like disaster zones, nuclear plants, or even space exploration. Trained entirely in simulation using deep reinforcement learning, Clarence mastered adaptive movement in just nine hours — faster than most young animals learn in the wild.

The team believes this approach can be scaled across different sizes and types of legged robots, opening the door to more resilient, agile machines inspired by nature.

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Samsung just unveiled its newest foldables — the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 — touting lighter builds, less crease visibility, and premium designs. But while Samsung calls them “foldables to beat,” Chinese rivals like Honor, Oppo, and Huawei have already raised the bar.
The real story? China is no longer playing catch-up — it's setting the pace. Honor beat Samsung to a sub-9mm foldable by a week, while Oppo launched the Find N5 in early 2025 with a bigger battery (5600mAh vs. 4400mAh), faster charging (80W vs. 25W), and stylus support Samsung dropped. Even Huawei’s Mate XT introduced a tri-fold design that transforms from phone to mini-tablet.
This isn’t just about phones. Like in EVs, China’s aggressive R&D investment and rapid iteration are reshaping global tech leadership. For consumers and companies alike, the message is clear: the future of innovation is being written in China first.
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