About 500 robot athletes from 16 countries competed in Beijing as the United States and China race each other to shape the future of AI.

Beijing rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent claim that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him there would be no invasion of Taiwan during Trump’s term, with the Chinese Foreign Ministry firmly reiterating the position that Taiwan is an internal Chinese matter.

The ambassador urged stronger China-India ties, stating, “China and India should enhance strategic mutual trust, and avoid mutual suspicion. Both countries are partners, not rivals.”

China has been expanding use of digital currencies as it promotes wider use of its yuan, or renminbi, to reflect its status as the world's second-largest economy.

China has supported Russia in its invasion of Ukraine, causing frictions with Western powers over the conflict. China has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend its parade, further solidifying the alliance between China and Russia, as well as Iran and North Korea, who are also involved. They are forming a new bellicose “axis of evil.”

Beijing boasts a long and profound history. From the Yan State during the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BC) to its role as the capital of five successive dynasties—the Liao (907-1125), Jin (1115-1234), Yuan (1271-1368), Ming (1368-1644), and Qing (1644-1911)—it has stood as a living testament to China's historical journey.

China is willing to cooperate with Pakistan in industry, agriculture and mining, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Thursday, according to a readout of the meeting released by Wang's ministry.