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China says it believes artificial intelligence in military applications should be human-led. Defense ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said China opposes any attempt to leverage AI superiority to pursue absolute military dominance or undermine the sovereignty and territorial security of other nations.

Bam Adebayo dropped 83 points in the Heat's 150–129 win over the Wizards - second-highest single-game scoring total in NBA history, passing Kobe’s 81, trailing only Wilt’s 100.

The fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference has concluded in Beijing. The week-long annual session of China's top political advisory body drew more than 2,100 committee members to deliberate on state affairs and offer proposals.

International passenger trains connecting China and North Korea will begin operating in both directions on Thursday. The services will link the Chinese capital Beijing and the border city of Dandong with the North Korean capital Pyongyang.

Canadian police have boosted security around U.S. and Israeli diplomatic buildings after shots were fired at the U.S. consulate in Toronto.

The annual session of China’s top legislature has reviewed several key legislative and economic documents.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry says more than 10,000 Chinese travelers stranded in the Middle East have safely returned home.

Customs data shows China's foreign trade grew 18.3 percent in the first two months of 2026. Total goods trade volume reached over 7.7 trillion yuan, or about 1.1 trillion U.S. dollars, during the period.

International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol says challenges to transit through the Strait of Hormuz and cuts in oil production are posing significant risks to global oil markets.

A senior official says China has made solid progress in consolidating poverty alleviation over the past five years, with rural incomes rising steadily and the urban-rural gap continuing to narrow.