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China's UBTECH expands overseas reach with Airbus robot deal |
2026-01-21
Chinese humanoid robot developer UBTECH has struck a deal to supply robots to European aviation giant Airbus for use in its manufacturing facilities, the tech firm, located in Shenzhen in south China's Guangdong Province, said on January 21.Airbus has purchased UBTECH's industrial humanoid robot, the Walker S2, as part of a joint effort to explore the application of humanoid robots in aviation manufacturing, UBTECH said.This
SZ boosts support for AI solo ventures |
2026-01-19
Shenzhen has launched a two-year action plan to boost the one-person-company (OPC) entrepreneurship ecosystem in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).Introduced by the city’s industry and information technology bureau, the plan aims to provide strong support for AI OPCs by offering a business environment with “secured landing, supportive policies, and a nurturing ecosystem.” The initiative is designed to establish Shenzhen as Ch
New tariff categories added to boost high-tech trade |
2026-01-05
China has introduced several new import and export tariff categories related to robots to better support trade in high‑tech products. The new categories took effect on Jan. 1.Under the latest tariff adjustment plan released by the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council, a new tariff category for intelligent bionic robots has been added. It carries a most‑favored‑nation (MFN) rate of 0% and a general rate of 30%. Two additiona
Relocated heliport to integrate AI, green design |
2025-12-26
The relocation of Shenzhen Nantou Heliport stands as a cornerstone of the city’s ambition to lead in the low‑altitude economy. At the helm of this complex endeavor is Tan Zhigang, executive command director of the relocation project, who is applying a unique management system to ensure its success.The heliport in Nanshan District is scheduled to be relocated to Longhua District in two years.“This project is about creating a benchmark
Pingshan’s AI-driven sanitation wins top prize |
2025-12-23
A sanitation vehicle cleans a road in Pingshan District. Artificial intelligence (AI) sanitation robots deployed in Shijing, Kengzi, and Longtian subdistricts have won first prize at the prestigious 2025 Shenzhen International Artificial Intelligence Sanitation Robot Competition and Application Innovation Competition, highlighting Pingshan District’s strength in AI applications and urban management innovation.Across Pingshan, sa
AI-powered globalization helps Chinese firms take root overseas |
2025-12-17
When Shenzhen-based M-Star Packaging Company opened its overseas factory in Riverside, California earlier this year, the move quickly proved its value. Within just three months, the facility had received orders totaling more than 1,000 metric tons of logistics stretch film from local customers, a rare early success for a Chinese manufacturer establishing production in the United States.This rapid market expansion was driven not just
Shenzhen Metro launches AI-powered robotic ‘guide dog’ for visually impaired passengers, first in industry |
2025-12-15
A visually impaired passenger tests a robotic smart guide dog at the Huangmugang Transportation Hub of the Shenzhen Metro, on December 13, 2025. The Shenzhen Metro on December 13 launched an experimental robotic "guide dog" powered by artificial intelligence (AI) for visually impaired passengers, the first of its kind in the global rail transit industry, domestic media outlets reported.The smart robotic guide dog, nick
AI toys offer emotional support to consumers |
2025-12-15
Eager to tap into a huge potential customer base, industry players are accelerating their push into the artificial intelligence-driven toys market, hoping to unlock new growth as supportive policies inject fresh momentum into the sector.Experts and business leaders noted that AI toys, created to provide emotional support and companionship, are well-positioned to spark the next wave of consumer trends by using advanced technologies to
Doubts on China's robotics strength a result of lacking 'understanding of manufacturing capabilities,' Chinese firm responds to US peer's fake video claim |
2025-12-02
A Chinese robotics company recently released a video depicting its production and delivery of full-size industrial humanoid robots. The video, with a futurist view similar to scenes displayed in the sci-fi movie "I, Robot," however, was claimed by a US robotic company head on the social media platform X on November 14 as "fake."Much of the skepticisms on China's robotics strength stem from a lack of understand
AI, robotics dominate China's emergency management expo |
2025-11-18
Technological advancements in unmanned equipment, artificial intelligence, and robotics are playing an increasingly important role in disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief, as highlighted at a recent exhibition in Beijing.The 2025 China International Emergency Management Exhibition, held from Nov. 18 to Nov. 20 under the theme "Technology Empowerment, Smart Emergency Response", brought together more than 300 leading o