# Unitree soars in Shanghai debut, marking milestone for China’s humanoid robotics sector

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- Reuters, 2026-08-19 05:01 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinese-humanoid-robot-maker-unitree-set-jump-over-600-shanghai-debut-2026-08-19/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8538b7c69d290001819c1f

> Shares in Unitree, China’s best-known humanoid robot maker, surged nearly sixfold in their Shanghai trading debut. The landmark moment comes as the country’s robotics sector has become a key battleground in the Sino-U.S. tech war.

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