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A large, unmanned cargo plane developed by Yitong UAV System made its debut flight on Saturday in Qingdao, Shandong province.

A prototype of the TP1000 drone took off and then landed at Laixi Dianbu Airport in Qingdao, spending 26 minutes in the air to check the model's flight stability, maneuverability and power systems. The test results were satisfactory, testifying to the reliability of designs, the company said in a news release.

If you thought humanoid robots all have stiff, unnatural movements, it's time to take another look. A company in Shenzhen has taken a giant leap forward, perfecting robots capable of the smooth, organic movements of real people.

EngineAI Robotics Technology captured the public's imagination recently with a viral video showcasing the natural walking gait and balance of its latest robot — designated the SE01 — which moves with a fluidity and stability that closely matches that of a human. It's smoother by far than any of its predecessors, including C-3PO of Star Wars fame, which is just plain clunky by comparison.

China is on the cusp of leading the global transition to electric vehicles with sales overtaking fossil fuel-powered cars in 2025 and outperforming other countries, said a recent report by the UK-based Financial Times, citing assessments from four investment banks and research institutes.

The report forecasts that EV sales in China will grow 20 percent year-on-year to exceed 12 million units in 2025. Meanwhile, sales of traditional fuel-powered vehicles will drop to under 11 million units, an annual decline of over 10 percent. The report underscores the fact that EV sales have surpassed both domestic and global expectations.