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The WIC will hold the 2026 Asia-Pacific Summit in Hong Kong on April 13 and 14, the organization announced at a press briefing in Beijing on March 17. Under the theme “Digital and Intelligent Empowerment for Innovative Development-Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace,” the event will feature an opening ceremony, a main forum, and multiple sub-forums.

A new AirCab completed its first scenario-based flight demo in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province! This eVTOL aircraft was developed by GOVY, a subsidiary of Guangzhou Automobile Group. [Video: Xinhua]

Six surgical experts from Singapore, India, and Uzbekistan participated in hands-on training with Chinese-made robotic surgery systems in Chongqing. The training offered valuable experience in advancing surgical technology. [Video: Xinhua]

On March 31, the WIC held a briefing in Beijing for its two flagship initiatives, namely Practice Cases and WIC Awards. Submissions to the 2026 Practice Cases and WIC Awards are now open and will end at 24:00 on June 15 (BJT, UTC+8). The WIC welcomes submissions from all sectors globally. brnw.ch/21x1fHQ

China has unveiled major RISC-V breakthroughs, including the Xiangshan processor and Ruyi operating system. With growing industry collaboration, the advances highlight momentum in open-source chips and efforts to build a global RISC-V ecosystem. brnw.ch/21x1fWy

South China‘s Hainan province debuted its first smart sanitation projects in Boao. Featuring unmanned cleaning vessels and beach-cleaning robots, these AI-driven tools are transforming environmental care at the #BFA2026. A major step forward for tech-integrated sustainability. [Video: Xinhua]

China revealed its top 10 scientific advances of 2025 at the 2026 ZGC Forum. Key highlights include the Chang'e-6 lunar samples and major progress in controlled nuclear fusion. A testament to the country's rapid growth in basic research and industrial innovation.

Westlake University researchers have unveiled Titan o1, a robot that mimics full-body human movements. Powered by the General Action Expert (GAE) system, it coordinates motion without task-specific programming, advancing robotics and human-machine interaction. [Video: Xinhua]

A variety of Chinese-made robots were showcased at the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing, highlighting advancements in robotics and the country's growing influence in the field. [Video: Xinhua]

In Wuhan, an AI-powered robot is using smart vision and lasers to precisely target weeds, adjusting power for each crop. With a database of 1,000+ plants and over 95% weeding accuracy, it’s setting new standards in precision agriculture. [Video: Xinhua]

Chinese scientists have developed the world’s first full-process breeding robot, GEAIR. Integrating AI and biotech, it supports a shift from experience-driven to precision farming. [Video: CGTN]

Chinese tech company Galbot has unveiled a humanoid tennis robot that goes beyond mimicking mechanical movements to responding in real time on the court. This marks a significant step forward in developing robots with more human-like capabilities. [Video: Xinhua]

China has demonstrated a breakthrough using OpenClaw to link space computing with humanoid robots. Voice commands were processed by orbiting satellites and sent back to control ground robots, showing the potential of space-based AI for remote and complex environments.

Autonomous vehicles in central China's Hunan province, using Beidou positioning technology, are helping reduce damage to seedlings by 50%. This innovation is a significant step forward in smart farming, particularly in the "last mile" of agricultural operations. [Video: Xinhua]

Spot humanoid robots on Beijing streets at midnight? They’re training for a half-marathon set for April 19. Over 20 teams already joined the trial run. [Video: Xinhua]

China’s internet #finance industry body warns that #OpenClaw AI agents may threaten sensitive data and transaction #security. Authorities advise caution when using such tools in core financial operations and online services.

The WIC convened a meeting in Beijing on March 25 to discuss the plan for soliciting cross-border e-commerce practice cases in 2026. Leading experts, scholars and representatives from cross-border e-commerce businesses had in-depth discussions on the proposed case collection framework. brnw.ch/21x13C5

The world’s largest electronic-grade fiberglass production line was launched in East China’s Jiangsu province. With an annual capacity of 390 million meters, about 9 percent of the global market, it runs on renewable energy and will supply materials for AI servers, NEVs and more. [Video: CGTN]

From April 12 to 14, during the 2026 WIC Asia-Pacific Summit, the WICDA, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Cybersecurity Professional Association, will jointly host the Capacity Building on AI and Cybersecurity, along with an AI Security-themed Salon. 🎉Registration is now open globally! brnw.ch/21x11Iw

Chinese humanoid robots are chasing elite sprinting speeds. Unitree founder Wang Xingxing predicts they could run 100m under 10 seconds by mid-2026. Beyond speed, the next frontier is "generalization" to handle real-world unpredictability.

Flashback to the 2025 WIC Asia-Pacific Summit! And the excitement continues this April… See you in Hong Kong!