China Shock or Opportunity: Unpacking China’s Role in Jobs and AI
Explore how China’s trade and AI strategies are reshaping global jobs and technology, challenging the China Shock narrative with data and insights.
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Inside WRC 2025: Beijing’s Showcase of Smarter, Agile Robots
Explore the World Robot Conference 2025 in Beijing E-Town, featuring 1,500+ exhibits, 100+ debut robots, and 400+ global experts driving the future of intelligent machines.
2025 World Robot Conference: A New Era in Global Robotics
See the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing highlight the Chinese mainland’s robotics surge in AI & automation.
Inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games Kick Off in Beijing
Beijing hosts the first World Humanoid Robot Games from August 14–17, where 30 international teams will compete in fully autonomous, AI-powered 5-on-5 soccer matches.
AI-Powered Underwater Robots Dive Deep in Greater Bay Area Tests
AI-driven underwater robots in the Greater Bay Area push exploration 400m deep, harnessing omnidirectional movement, AI detection and local R&D to boost safety and efficiency.
Digital South Initiative Fuels Africa’s AI Leap
The Chinese mainland’s Digital South Initiative is boosting Africa’s digital infrastructure, skills training and tech transfer, with Rwanda inviting mainland firms to produce AI devices locally.
Shanghai Grants New Licenses to Scale Autonomous Vehicle Operations
Shanghai issued new demonstrative operation licenses at WAIC, empowering Pony AI, Baidu and others to scale Level 4 autonomous vehicle deployments.
China Leads Global AI Race with 1,509 Large Models
China has released 1,509 large AI models—leading the global count—and boasts 71 AI unicorns, driving innovation and economic growth spotlighted at WAIC 2025.
Inside Shenzhen’s Groundbreaking Robot 6S Store: The Future of Full-Lifecycle Robotics
Shenzhen is set to open the world’s first robot 6S store on July 28, offering sales, maintenance, customization, and leasing for cleaning bots, quadrupeds, drones, and more.
Chinese Mainland Unveils Mazu for Global Early Warning by 2027
At WAIC, the Chinese mainland’s CMA unveiled Mazu to build a global early warning network, part of the UN’s Early Warnings for All push to safeguard everyone by 2027.