Final preparations are now underway for the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games, which will take place in Beijing from August 22 to 26.
The event, jointly hosted by the Beijing municipal government and China Media Group (CMG), will be held at the National Speed Skating Oval, also known as the "Ice Ribbon".
It will bring together 666 teams and 2,056 robots, a 138 percent increase in team numbers compared with the inaugural edition in 2025.
The five-day program includes 30 competitive events spanning ball games and combat categories, plus 21 scenario-based challenges covering industrial assembly and home services.
Given the expanded schedule and diverse venues, the organizing committee has established training and charging facilities near each competition venue.
The first World Humanoid Robot Games, held in August 2025, attracted 280 teams and over 500 humanoid robots from 16 countries.
Final preparations underway for 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games
"The Heritage Guardian", a China Media Group (CMG) documentary featuring President Xi Jinping's deep concern for the inheritance and development of culture, began airing on mainstream media outlets in Azerbaijan on Friday.
"The Heritage Guardian" features vivid stories that reflect Chinese President Xi Jinping's deep concern for the inheritance and development of culture.
The program explains to international audiences the essence of Xi Jinping Thought on Culture and the solid cultural foundation underpinning his philosophy of governance.
Guests attending the launch event for the documentary said the Azerbaijani version of the documentary holds significant importance, as it is an excellent example of cultural dialogue between China and Azerbaijan, generating extensive resonance between the two countries in terms of protecting and inheriting outstanding historical and cultural heritage.
At the event, CMG also introduced a number of its programs to Azerbaijan Television, a state-controlled national television station in Azerbaijan, including China Flash Forward, Chinese Craftsmanship, Song of the Yellow River, Herbal Legacy, The Wisdom of Wellness, and Wok This Way, which aroused great interest among the guests present.
Chinese documentary "The Heritage Guardian" premieres on major media in Azerbaijan
