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Robotics
UBTech debuts US$41,000 humanoid as robot frenzy grips China
Standing at 1.7 metres, the Tien Kung Xingzhe can walk 10km per hour and navigate various terrains, including sand and snow.
13 Mar 2025 - 5:14PM
Robotics
Agibot unveils AI model that allows humanoid robots to perform real-world tasks
10 Mar 2025 - 8:24PM
Science
China wants to change the world with disruptive technologies. But what are they?
9 Mar 2025 - 10:00AM
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Artificial intelligence
My Take
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After DeepSeek, China gets a leg up in the quest for human-level AI
Will artificial general intelligence (AGI) arrive with a bang or quietly evolve? The answer may have implications in the US-China tech race.
4 Mar 2025 - 7:00AM
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Robotics
UBTech breakthrough sees humanoid robots work as a team in car factory
UBTech said it has completed a test to deploy dozens of its Walker S1 robots in the Zeekr EV factory in the Chinese port city of Ningbo.
4 Mar 2025 - 7:36AM
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Artificial intelligence
Robotics star Unitree warns of scams as investors seek a way in
The start-up, whose founder attended President Xi’s business symposium last week, has become a hot investor target.
28 Feb 2025 - 12:02AM
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China's economic recovery
China takes leading role in setting global standards for senior care robots
Chinese experts were heavily involved in coordinating the process that will shape the future of a key emerging industry.
27 Feb 2025 - 8:30PM
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US-China tech war
Hong Kong to launch 2 AI forums as US-China tech war rages
The city is shifting towards a technology-driven economy to align with Beijing’s strategic goals, with major investments planned for AI.
27 Feb 2025 - 5:36PM
Robotics
Made in China 2025: how the country achieved its goals 10 years on
Is China a leader in aeronautics and robotics? What role did the government play in their success? SCMP editors answer questions about Made in China 2025.
25 Feb 2025 - 5:05PM
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China technology
Home of DeepSeek, Black Myth: Wukong, can Hangzhou rival Shenzhen’s tech crown?
Shenzhen, long the heart of China’s tech industry, may have a new rival as Hangzhou’s companies take centre stage. Will they compete or collaborate?
25 Feb 2025 - 4:15PM
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China technology
Shenzhen sows seeds for tech breakthroughs with AI, robotics funding
The southern tech hub is stepping up its support for home-grown innovation with a package of policies to stay competitive in cutting-edge fields.
24 Feb 2025 - 7:30PM
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US-China tech war
What did China’s tech titans tell Xi Jinping at the symposium?
Ren Zhengfei from Huawei, Lei Jun from Xiaomi and Wang Xingxing from Unitree all gave speeches at the high-profile meeting.
21 Feb 2025 - 3:21PM
Artificial intelligence
Meet Wang Xingxing, the Unitree robotics star at Xi’s symposium
Wang, 35, is the founder and CEO of Unitree – one of China’s top developers of quadrupedal and humanoid robots.
21 Feb 2025 - 3:29PM
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Ant Group
Ant Group jumps into humanoid robots as China’s AI advances
The fintech giant is hiring for a range of ‘embodied intelligence’ roles responsible for developing the brains and bodies of humanoid robots.
20 Feb 2025 - 2:59PM
China manufacturing
In China, AI-driven robots are ‘evolving at an incredibly fast pace’
Wang Xingxing, CEO of Chinese robotics firm Unitree, predicts humanoid robots will ‘reach a whole new level’ by the end of 2025.
19 Feb 2025 - 6:30PM
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China manufacturing
‘Impressive progress’: China’s humanoid robot industry dominates despite hurdles
China leads the West in number of top listed companies involved in developing humanoid robots, Morgan Stanley finds.
19 Feb 2025 - 2:14PM
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China technology
From ‘robot school’ to DeepSeek, how China leads the charge for tech supremacy
DeepSeek, a half-marathon of running robots, and ‘sexbot’ advancements are just the tip of the iceberg as China goes all-in on innovation that will reshape local economies.
6 Feb 2025 - 10:30AM
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Belt and Road Initiative
Belt and robot: China’s robotics industry is moving into Central Asia
Shanghai-based start-up AgiBot will partner with Kazakhstan to open the first Chinese robotics manufacturing and research facilities in Central Asia.
7 Feb 2025 - 5:44PM
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US-China relations
How China’s humanoid robot innovations fuel cutthroat competition with US
China, fuelled by recent successes from DeepSeek and Unitree, is making a play for pole position in humanoid robots. Can the US hold its ground?
5 Feb 2025 - 10:25AM
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China manufacturing
‘Buy a robot for retirement’? China’s androids are set to change everyday life
While they are not yet capable of performing a wide range of everyday tasks, rapid development promises a bright future for humanoid robots, including in elder care.
5 Feb 2025 - 10:25AM
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Robotics
Unitree humanoid robots, backed by Alibaba tech, delight Spring Gala show
The Lunar New Year eve broadcast saw 16 H1 robots join a troupe of human dancers in a unique performance of Chinese folk dance Yangge.
30 Jan 2025 - 1:41PM
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Robotics
World first for robotics in China as humans gear up for race with humanoids
Dozens of humanoid robots expected to join April half-marathon in Beijing, their first such appearance in a full session.
20 Jan 2025 - 10:00AM
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Artificial intelligence
Nvidia scientist praises Chinese humanoid robot, stoking interest
Shenzhen-based Engine AI hopes to capitalise on new-found interest in its human-shaped robots by lowering prices amid intense industry competition.
13 Jan 2025 - 9:00PM
US-China tech war
Chinese exhibitors are back at CES 2025 despite US tech tensions
While Chinese companies comprise over a quarter of registered exhibitors, many tech giants are notably absent.
5 Jan 2025 - 12:44PM
Artificial intelligence
Tesla rival Li Auto wants to expand into an AI and robot company
The premium EV maker aims to produce humanoid robots after achieving level-4 autonomous driving, CEO Li Xiang says.
26 Dec 2024 - 6:30PM
Robotics
China’s top EV maker BYD kicks off robotics recruitment drive for young talent
The Shenzhen-based carmaker is increasing its investment in humanoid robots amid a flurry of investment from local governments.
18 Dec 2024 - 7:00AM
Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong
Letters
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‘Ethnic minority problems’ are really education and poverty problems
Readers discuss the negative stereotypes associated with Hongkongers of South Asian origin, a stumbling block in a controversial housing plan, and China’s automation.
16 Dec 2024 - 11:30AM
China’s economic stimulus
‘A massive bet’: China eyes greater robotics innovation in bid to boost economy
Hangzhou, Chongqing and Nanjing, plus a part of the southwestern Sichuan province, release robotics policies to accelerate innovation.
13 Dec 2024 - 5:25PM
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