Two recent developments in China, one concerning high-tech robots and the other popular culture, offer a revealing glimpse into the nation's current of economic ambition and social maneuvering. The ...

On October 28, 2025, in Yichang, Hubei, China, dancing robots wowed crowds at the city's Chrysanthemum Exhibition. The lively display combined technology and art, drawing visitors to capture the ...

BEIJING — They aren’t the most graceful athletes, or the fastest. But they’re learning. From Friday to Sunday, human handlers from 16 countries put about 500 bipedal robots through various motions to ...

China has embarked on a campaign to use more robots in its factories, transforming its manufacturing industries and becoming the dominant maker. By Meaghan Tobin and Keith Bradsher Meaghan Tobin ...