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He Xiaopeng, co-founder and chairman of Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng, launches the company’s next-gen Iron humanoid robot. Photo: AFP
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The big reveal: Chinese firm cuts open its robot to prove it’s not human

China’s EV maker stuns social media after its lifelike robot performs so convincingly that many thought it was a person in a costume.

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Alibaba eyes physical world with its first suite of AI models for robots

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From cars to humanoids: Xpeng boss takes over robotics unit in ‘strategic pivot’

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From dance to factory floor: China moves to fast track humanoids into industry

The scheme spans manufacturing and healthcare to disaster relief and requires local governments and SOEs to test and deploy the technology this year.

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Xpeng’s humanoid robot Iron stands at the Chinese electric vehicle maker’s booth during a media day for the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai on April 23. Photo: Reuters
Xpeng’s humanoid robot Iron stands at the Chinese electric vehicle maker’s booth during a media day for the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai on April 23. Photo: Reuters
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Chinese researchers tackle AI training bottleneck for household robots

The framework breaks the constraints of conventional indoor scene generation, which has long been confined to single-room layouts.

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US public cheers dancing Unitree robots while Congress looks to ban them

Eight Unitree G1 humanoid robots performed an elaborate dance routine on America’s Got Talent, alongside a Chinese dancer from Sichuan.

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China just beat Nvidia on a global robotics ranking. Is a new tech war brewing?

Spirit AI says its foundation model for embodied intelligence is the first from China to top the RoboArena global leaderboard.

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A robot stands in fighting position during the Beyond Expo technology exhibition in Macau on May 29, 2026. Photo: AFP
A robot stands in fighting position during the Beyond Expo technology exhibition in Macau on May 29, 2026. Photo: AFP
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Unitree clears Shanghai IPO hurdle as China’s humanoid robot wave gathers pace

Listing plan highlights Unitree’s push to invest more in robot ‘brains’ as it joins competitors in China’s humanoid rush.

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World of humanoid robots set for new blueprint as Nvidia teams with Asian firms

The tech trio team up to create a state-of-the-art robot reference design allowing researchers to build, fine-tune and deploy skills faster.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

AI could redefine China’s EV market: Morgan Stanley

Carmakers redirect resources to autonomous driving upgrades, hoping AI can deliver growth beyond subsidy-driven sales.

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The push in AI would likely bring EV models with conditionally autonomous driving capability, or Level 3, to market, according to Morgan Stanley. Photo: Getty Images
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‘Arms race’: why investors can’t let go of robotic hand developers in China

Funding blitzes spotlight the dexterous hand sector, which is focused on the toughest component in humanoid hardware.

Xynova has recently completed a series A round led by the venture arms of smartphone maker Xiaomi and electric vehicle giant Li Auto. Photo: Handout
Xynova has recently completed a series A round led by the venture arms of smartphone maker Xiaomi and electric vehicle giant Li Auto. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market

Appeal of China assets keeps rising among global investors: JPMorgan

Cohort of international investors considering investing in China rises to 57 per cent from 51 per cent a year ago, survey says.

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Artificial intelligence

As China’s humanoid-robot hype cools, Unitree sees profit plunge

A filing shows adjusted profit fell 53 per cent, even as revenue continued to rise, highlighting tough competition in humanoid robot sector.

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China unveils first humanoid robot for household chores, ready as early as 2027

Companies are still improving data required for robots to perform complex household tasks, some of which require embodied AI.

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A humanoid robot, the SeeLight S1, performs a household chore. Photo: Changjiang Daily
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Unitree debuts US$574,000 ‘mecha’ robot that ‘transforms’ from 2 legs to 4

The GD01 expands the Hangzhou-based company’s portfolio at a time when Chinese manufacturers are significantly outstripping their US rivals.

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The Unitree GD01 ‘mecha’ robot seen in bipedal mode. Photo: Handout
The Unitree GD01 ‘mecha’ robot seen in bipedal mode. Photo: Handout
China manufacturing

China robotics to drive next chapter of manufacturing dominance: Morgan Stanley

Strategic state-led investment and low production costs are expected to lift the nation’s manufacturing export share amid deployment of advanced automation.

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China’s robots step into real-world roles, from cleaning to directing traffic

Robots appear in settings from dirty kitchens to dangerous steel mills as country pushes development of embodied AI.

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US-China relations

Exiting China market a ‘self-inflicted wound’ for US tech, think tank warns

ITIF argues that regional sales help finance domestic R&D and block local rivals, while warning that a full exit would be a self-inflicted wound to innovation leadership.

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Visitors take pictures and videos of a human-like robot head on display at the Humanoid Robots Industry Base in Beijing’s Shougang Park on April 28. Photo: AP
Visitors take pictures and videos of a human-like robot head on display at the Humanoid Robots Industry Base in Beijing’s Shougang Park on April 28. Photo: AP
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From phones to humanoid robots: China’s supply chain eyes next growth curve

A slowdown in global smartphone shipments is driving Chinese electronics suppliers to pivot towards humanoid robots.

China manufacturing

How China’s industrial tourism is creating a new generation of tech-savvy kids

Electric vehicle and drone factory visits are on the rise, turning workplaces into educational sites in the AI era.

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China trade

Beijing touts mineral dominance, boosts autonomy drive, ahead of Trump’s visit

Ministry of Natural Resources boasts world-leading reserves of 14 minerals and vows to keep boosting output and exploration as geopolitical risks weigh on resources.

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Blocks with symbols and atomic numbers of various rare earth elements are seen on a Chinese flag. Illustration: Reuters
IPO

Chinese industrial robot maker Inovance joins Hong Kong IPO queue

Company aims to enhance internationalisation strategy with listing expected to raise up to US$2 billion.

Staff members work on a production line at Inovance in Nanjing, in east China’s Jiangsu province, on March 17, 2026. Photo: Xinhua
Staff members work on a production line at Inovance in Nanjing, in east China’s Jiangsu province, on March 17, 2026. Photo: Xinhua
China energy security

Why China is spending billions on a robot army to run its power grid

China’s grid operators plan to purchase thousands of robots in 2026 alone, including devices to inspect and maintain vital infrastructure.

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Chinese tech giants advance robotics push as sector sees rapid growth

From marathon-winning humanoids to potential robot guide dogs, tech firms showcase breakthroughs as Beijing backs robotics as growth driver.

Semiconductors

Chinese investors cheer Tesla’s AI chip progress, boosting shares of suppliers

Shanghai Beite Technology saw the largest share spike among suppliers, up as much as 4.6 per cent on Thursday morning.

Employees work inside the Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai during a government-organised media tour on April 14. Photo: Reuters
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