Unitree Targets 20000 Humanoid Robot Shipments in 2026 After Spring Gala Spotlight

China based Unitree Robotics is aiming to scale production of its humanoid robots to as many as 20000 units in 2026, marking a sharp increase from roughly 5500 units shipped in 2025. The ambitious target follows the company’s high visibility appearance at China’s

Humanoid Robots Take Centre Stage at CCTV Gala as China Pushes Robotics to the Mainstream

China’s leading humanoid robotics companies stepped into the national spotlight during this year’s Spring Festival Gala, the annual television spectacle broadcast by state media that reaches hundreds of millions of viewers across the country. Their prominent appearance signalled how robotics is moving from

China’s Robotics Surge Signals a New Productivity Cycle in Advanced Manufacturing

China’s manufacturing sector is entering a new phase of automation in 2026 as robotics adoption accelerates across key industrial clusters. After years of steady deployment, the scale and sophistication of robotic systems now signal a broader productivity cycle rather than isolated factory upgrades.

China Biotech Licensing Set for Record Year as Global Pharma Hunts New Drug Pipelines

China’s biotechnology sector is on track for another record year in licensing activity as global pharmaceutical companies intensify their search for innovative drug candidates to offset looming patent expirations and rising research costs. Data from industry tracker Pharmcube shows that out licensing deals

Chinese Humanoid Boxing Robots Draw Crowds in San Francisco as VR Combat Events Grow

Humanoid robots built by Chinese manufacturers are drawing enthusiastic crowds in San Francisco, where technology startups are staging virtual reality controlled boxing matches that blend entertainment with advanced robotics. At a recent event in the Bay Area, spectators filled a small venue to

Swiss Robotics Expert Praises China’s Ability to Scale Physical AI and Industrial Automation

A leading Swiss robotics expert has highlighted China’s growing strength in scaling robotics and physical artificial intelligence, pointing to the country’s integrated industrial ecosystem and rapid deployment capabilities as key competitive advantages in the global AI race. Dominic Gorecky, co founder and director

Geek+ Unveils Gino 1, Claims World’s First Humanoid Robot Built for Warehouse Operations

Chinese robotics company Geek+ has introduced Gino 1, a humanoid robot designed specifically for warehouse operations, positioning it as what the firm calls the world’s first general purpose humanoid system built for logistics environments. The launch marks a significant expansion of Geek+’s automation

Robot Calligraphers Signal Rising Momentum in China’s Intelligent Services Market

During this year’s Spring Festival celebrations, a centuries old tradition took on a distinctly modern twist in several Chinese cities. Instead of relying solely on human calligraphers to write the auspicious character fu symbolizing good fortune, visitors watched humanoid robots carefully brush ink

Chinese Healthcare Providers Expand Overseas to Serve Growing Expat Communities

Chinese healthcare companies are accelerating overseas expansion plans as mainland firms increase their global footprint and send more employees abroad. The strategy is focused on serving Chinese expatriate communities in regions such as the Middle East and Southeast Asia, where language familiarity and

WuXi Biologics Forecasts 46 Percent Profit Surge as Integrated Drug Strategy Drives Growth

WuXi Biologics has projected a sharp increase in full year earnings for 2025, signaling renewed momentum for China’s leading biologics contract development and manufacturing organization. The company expects profit attributable to equity shareholders to rise by 46.3 percent to approximately 4.91 billion yuan,