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Discover how China is becoming a global leader in robotics, integrating automation into industries and daily life.
Chinese robotics companies said interest from overseas buyers remained strong at this year’s Canton Fair, China’s largest trade expo, despite the ongoing trade war with the United States. Photo: Xinhua
US-China trade war

‘Nothing like this in US’: for China’s robot makers, Trump’s tariffs don’t bite

Many firms say they feel little pressure to lower prices, as there are few viable alternatives to their products.

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Robotics

Meet Peng Zhihui, the latest robotics star to catch the premier’s attention

Artificial intelligence

Guangdong boosts AI and robotics subsidies after DeepSeek’s success

Robotics

China reveals economic data on service robots for the first time

Service robots outperformed industrial robots in both growth and output in January and February, according to the statistics bureau.

A senior resident at a nursing home in Shenzhen interacts with Xia Lan, a humanoid robot. Photo: Xinhua
China technology

My Take | Will AI and robots drive China’s next consumer spending spree?

China is seeking the next ‘big items’ to encourage consumers to open their wallets. Technology looks to be a key.

Robotics

China manufacturing, AI pose an ‘existential threat’ to US in robotics sector

Domestic manufacturers’ share in China, the world’s largest robotics market, nears 50 per cent, up from 30 per cent in 2020.

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Science

China wants to change the world with disruptive technologies. But what are they?

At the ‘two sessions’ the National Development and Reform Commission highlighted China’s rise in scientific and tech innovations.

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Hypersonic aircraft are among China’s future technologies hailed by the National Development and Reform Commission’s this week. Credit: Chinese Academy of Sciences
China manufacturing

China’s Silicon Valley unveils aggressive push to lead in AI, robotics

Shenzhen publishes three major action plans in a single day as it pursues global leadership in emerging fields.

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Foxconn

Foxconn breaks ground on new China headquarters in EV push

The move marks a major step by the Apple contractor to diversify its business into EVs, semiconductors, robots and other areas.

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.

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A man shakes hands with a humanoid robot from Unitree Robotics during the Global Developer Conference in Shanghai on February 21. Photo: AFP
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.

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Humanoid robots developed by Unitree Robotics have gained prominence in China over recent months, with the company predicting the devices will be widely deployed in the service and industrial sectors within the next two years. Photo: AFP
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.

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.

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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?

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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.

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Shenzhen, China’s southern tech hub, is making large investments in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and robotics. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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.

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DeepSeek

China’s new Silicon Valley? DeepSeek boosts Hangzhou’s tech standing

Six Hangzhou start-ups are bringing more international prestige to the hometown of Alibaba and reshaping the geography of Chinese innovation.

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Already home to one of China’s most notable tech giants, Hangzhou has been receiving more international attention because of a new crop of start-ups. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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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.

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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.

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Unitree’s H1 humanoid robots take centre stage to perform at this year’s Spring Festival Gala show. Photo: Unitree
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.

The logo of Chinese EV maker Li Auto. Photo: Reuters
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.

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.

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China’s Communist Party

Police in China take hi-tech rolling robot out on patrol

The device is equipped with tear gas, cameras and flashing lights, and can track and identify targets.

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Police in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, use the ball-shaped robots on patrol amid China’s the latest push to improve hi-tech policing in China. Photo: Handout
Shenzhen

Shenzhen’s soaring R&D spending rivals Beijing, dwarfs Hong Kong

The southern city put nearly US$31 billion into R&D last year, driven partly by robust spending from tech giants like Huawei.

Shenzhen is China’s second-largest R&D hub by expenditure. Photo: Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Artificial intelligence

Beijing gives go-ahead for humanoid robots to cook meals in catering kitchens

Beijing residents will soon be able to taste fried food prepared by robot chefs after the city granted its first food service licence for humanoids.

Artificial intelligence

China’s AI industry could see US$1.4 trillion in investment in 6 years

CICC chairman Chen Liang told the International China Investment Forum that China’s AI industry still has significant room for growth.

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