Michael Pettis(@michaelxpettis):Xinhua: "China's tech evolution is accelerating alongside its growing humanoid robot industry. A report by California-based research firm Smart Analytics Global indicates that global humanoid robot shipments totaled approximately 19,100 units in the first half of 2026, with Chinese-made units accounting for over 97 percent of the total."

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2026.08.24 12:13

Xinhua: "China's tech evolution is accelerating alongside its growing humanoid robot industry. A report by California-based research firm Smart Analytics Global indicates that global humanoid robot shipments totaled approximately 19,100 units in the first half of 2026, with Chinese-made units accounting for over 97 percent of the total."