ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent have ordered more than 3 million of Nvidia’s new RTX PRO 5500 graphics cards, valued at over $35 billion, two sources said. The companies are rushing to buy a less powerful chip that complies with export rules amid US trade restrictions on China.

RReuters2026-10-20 15:22

The hand is among the most challenging parts of humanoid robots to develop. China is investing heavily in robotic hands designed to function like real ones, seeing them as crucial to strengthening manufacturing and eventually addressing a gradually shrinking workforce.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-17 08:00

Amulya Vishwanath, who led product marketing for NVIDIA’s robotics platforms for seven years, says robotics is still in its “Lego era,” as core components such as actuators, robotic hands, software and safety standards are being rebuilt. Her view contrasts with predictions that foundation models will soon bring robotics a ChatGPT-like breakthrough.

TTechCrunch2026-10-16 14:00

The second installment of a three-part series on AI-powered companies examines how communities and networks are helping China’s one-person companies find customers, collaborators and resources, while joining forces on larger projects.

CCNA2026-10-06 05:42

The first report in a three-part series examines how small businesses in China are using artificial intelligence to accomplish more with fewer people, while considering where human expertise remains important.

CCNA2026-10-05 09:49

China’s push to lead the global artificial intelligence race is increasingly focusing on film and video. Local governments are offering subsidies, discounted office space and computing resources to draw creators and startups.

RReuters2026-09-25 06:01

China is pushing to embed artificial intelligence throughout its economy, from robotic factories to open-source models that rival the United States’ frontier labs.

NNBC News2026-09-24 23:20

Alibaba Group Holding is rolling out an AI accelerator it calls China’s most powerful, positioning the chip to compete with Nvidia.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-22 13:57

Alibaba is rolling out what it calls China’s most powerful AI chip, an accelerator designed to compete with Nvidia and support a massive expansion of data-center capacity in the coming years. Its shares jumped on the announcement.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-22 13:10

Stocks held their gains as an artificial-intelligence rally continued and oil fell for a fifth straight day. Early signs that Meta’s new personal agent is succeeding revived optimism about chip demand, while Alibaba rolled out what it calls China’s most powerful AI chip to compete with Nvidia and support a major data-center expansion.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-22 10:06

Alibaba is rolling out what it calls China’s most powerful AI chip, an accelerator designed to compete with Nvidia and support a major expansion of data-center capacity in the coming years. Global AI stocks rallied.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-22 06:55

Alibaba says it will roll out China’s top artificial-intelligence chip. Bloomberg Television’s China Show also covers the second day of US-China discussions on AI and investment, along with Shaun Cochran of CITIC CLSA discussing AI applications across businesses.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-22 04:50

Malaysia has taken part in CIFTIS since 2022 and is placing more emphasis this year on using the platform to promote its tourism sector and products. Aaron Gan Chai Heng of Malaysia’s Consulate General in Shanghai said 2026 is Malaysia Tourism Year and praised China’s progress in robotics technology.

CChina News Service2026-09-16 01:11

China’s Tiangong Ultra made headlines in August by breaking multiple records at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. Reuters visited the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center for a behind-the-scenes look at the robot.

RReuters2026-09-10 04:45

Humanoid robots appeared on the runway at the IFA technology show in Berlin. Their creators say rapid progress could soon allow the intelligent machines to work alongside people and even take on household chores.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-09 14:00

BBC’s AI Decoded examines striking scenes from the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, where robotic athletes set records, boxed and danced, but also failed spectacularly. China produces about 90% of the world’s humanoid robots and is investing heavily in “embodied AI”. Many experts say the biggest hurdle is not hardware engineering, but intelligence.

BBBC News2026-09-04 13:00

Experts say China’s recent IPO boom has been heavily driven by investor appetite for advanced technologies, prompting fears that enthusiasm for artificial intelligence may be creating a bubble.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-31 04:45

Chinese companies have put their humanoid robots against one another in a flashy sporting event. The spectacle raises questions about what is driving the hype and whether physical AI is ready to enter everyday life.

DDW News2026-08-28 08:04

A humanoid robot made in China broke Usain Bolt’s 100-meter world-record time this week. Reuters examines what the performance revealed at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games.

RReuters2026-08-28 07:47

China’s drive to lead humanoid robotics was showcased in Beijing as the World Robot Conference and World Humanoid Robot Games took place alongside each other. Demonstrations highlighted robots carrying out varied tasks, but some analysts question how quickly the technology is advancing and how useful its real-world applications will be.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-27 16:17

Humanoid robots in China are being envisioned for tasks ranging from laundry and cashier work to package sorting, and even for outrunning the fastest human. Experts nevertheless doubt they can replace human workers in most cases in the short term.

RReuters2026-08-27 09:27

China is making a major bet on humanoid robots, investing heavily in the sector and supporting companies developing the technology. Yet behind the flashy demonstrations, the machines remain works in progress.

RReuters2026-08-27 06:24

The second World Humanoid Robot Games took place in Beijing from Aug. 22 to 26, bringing together more than 2,000 robots from 16 countries and 666 teams across 51 events. Tiangong Ultra outpaced Bolt in a running event, while a striking moment unfolded in the combat competition.

CChina News Service2026-08-26 20:55

China’s robotics industry has had a blockbuster week, marked by Unitree’s high-profile stock-market debut ahead of the World Robot Conference in Beijing and the Aug. 26 conclusion of the World Humanoid Robot Games. Teams from 16 countries showcased advances and set new records over more than five days. Beijing now faces the challenge of turning robotics hype into viable business.

CCNA2026-08-26 13:52