🤖China’s humanoid robots are getting national IDs.
Under a newly launched lifecycle management platform and regulatory framework, every humanoid robot will receive a unique 29-character identity code, making it fully traceable from “birth” to “retirement.”
This is genuinely incredible and says SO SO MUCH about the perception of China in the West.
This is the #1 news show in France, and the host - David Pujadas - asks the pundits around the table (a sample of the top media figures in France) if they can name 3 living Chinese people.
That's it: they just need to say the names of 3 living Chinese people, anyone. This should be extremely easy.
Yet not of a single one of them can name a single Chinese beyond Xi Jinping. They do not know a single living Chinese person beyond the president.
That's the level of ignorance of China we're dealing with in the West today, in 2026.
This is the source for the video: https://t.co/9UnWyu63g8 Aired live yesterday 28th of May 2026.
👉What is the West really afraid of?
👉Why does the West depend on China economically while seeking to “de-risk” strategically?
👉Is conflict between China and U.S. ultimately inevitable?
Two leaders. Two visits. What answers might Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s back-to-back visits to Beijing reveal?
In this episode of Annalytic Talk, I speak with Colonel Zhou Bo, Senior Fellow at Tsinghua University’s Center for International Security and Strategy, to explore how the world should understand China today — and, more importantly, how China sees itself: what kind of major power it believes it wants to become.
Trump Leaves, Putin Arrives~
In this episode, we hit the streets of Beijing to hear directly from locals about China-Russia relations, shifting global dynamics, and how international events are perceived from the ground level.
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🚢 China dominates VLCC orders: over 90% of global contracts in Q1! Here’s why:
1/ A 115,000 DWT tanker was delivered 5+ months ahead of schedule—showcasing China’s unmatched production efficiency. ⚡
2/ Standardized series construction & optimized scheduling allow Chinese yards to deliver faster, cheaper, and reliably.
3/ High-tech designs: dual-fuel engines, green propulsion, and energy-saving tech make these tankers highly sought-after globally. 🌱
4/ Operational advantages: superior seaworthiness, port access, maneuverability, and fuel economy appeal to international shipowners.
5/ Strategic R&D investment: China is pioneering LNG, methanol, and ammonia dual-fuel VLCCs—the first in the world—targeting the future of shipping. 🚀
6/ Backlogs through 2030: demand is surging, and Chinese shipbuilders’ quality + delivery reliability ensures they dominate orders worldwide.
#BREAKING Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a state visit to China.
…with a heavyweight delegation including 5 deputy prime ministers and 8 ministers.
This is his 25th visit to China.
#China#Russia
China and the U.S. are constantly discussed in politics and the media—but what do ordinary people actually think?
👉We hit the streets of Beijing to speak with both Chinese locals and foreigners living here about stereotypes, cultural misunderstandings, and whether real-life experience can cut through the narratives we see online.
“We are all in this together—U.S. and China have no real alternative but to make it work.”
Amb. Baucus reflects on China-U.S. relations, sharing his optimism for the future through youth exchanges and personal connections. He likens the bilateral relationship to an “arranged marriage” shaped by global realities, stressing that the U.S. and China have no real alternative but to make it work—and that it can succeed if both sides engage in good faith.
“You can fool some of the people all the time… but you cannot fool all the people all the time.”
Former U.S. Ambassador to China Max Baucus quotes Abraham Lincoln, and urges more Americans to personally visit China to see, experience, and understand the country beyond the headlines.
“Montana’s egalitarian culture shaped how I understand China.”
Great discussion with former US Senator and Ambassador to China Max Baucus. In this clip, he explains how growing up in Montana shaped his perspective on China and why Montana’s political culture makes it a unique bridge in China - U.S. relations.