The 10th Triennial International Congress of Chinese Mathematicians (ICCM) opened in Shanghai on Saturday, bringing together leading mathematicians from around the world for in-depth academic exchanges.
The event underscores China's growing role in global research and mathematical innovation.
More than 300 high-level academic presentations are scheduled, with several Fields Medal laureates and academicians from China and abroad sharing their latest studies.
The congress will also present major honors, including the ICCM Mathematics Award, often referred to as the "Chinese Fields Medal," and recognitions for outstanding contributions to the field.
"Chinese scholars, trained domestically, have become accomplished and important figures in the field. This is evident from the sheer number of papers they have published. Therefore, I am proud to say that China will undoubtedly become a leading power in mathematics within the next five to 10 years, from a large country into a strong one," said ICCM President Shing-Tung Yau, at the press briefing.
10th International Congress of Chinese Mathematicians opens in Shanghai
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was welcomed by an impressive robot martial arts performance as he visited Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province on Thursday.
Merz, along with members of his business delegation, watched attentively throughout the innovative show "Wu BOT," or "Kung Fu Robots," nodding in appreciation at the various stunning moves. He led the applause after the show concluded.
Merz arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a two-day official visit to China. On Thursday he visited the Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics, whose innovative humanoid robot creations have attracted significant global attention.
Merz listened to introductions about some of the cutting-edge robot components being produced by the company before he was treated to a robot boxing demonstration, and the live performance of a segment of the dynamic robot martial arts display.
"Wu BOT" was first performed during the 2026 China Media Group Spring Festival Gala broadcast on Feb 16, the eve of the Chinese New Year. Featuring dozens of humanoid machines moving in sync with martial artists, the show presented a blend of Chinese cultural heritage and state-of-the-art robotics technology.
German chancellor watches robot martial arts performance at China's Unitree
