Industrial Automation

The Mathematical Illusion of “Aiming Higher”: Why China’s Sub-5% Growth is a Structural Certainty

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The Mathematical Illusion of “Aiming Higher”: Why China’s Sub-5% Growth is a Structural Certainty The shift from demographic dividend to intelligent capital: Automation is the necessary macroeconomic response to a shrinking workforce. The Economist recently published a critique of the Chinese government’s 2026 Government Work Report, arguing that policymakers are “dangerously rooted in the past” … Read more

The Great Re-Coupling: Germany turns to China for robotics

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If you want to understand the shifting tectonic plates of the global economy, you could read the latest policy white papers out of Washington, or you could simply look at the photograph of Friedrich Merz in Hangzhou. There stood the German Chancellor—a politician whose brand is practically forged from stern Atlanticist rigour and conservative economic … Read more

Top 10 China AI & Robotics News: Supply Chain | RobotBelt

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Weekly China Tech & Manufacturing Briefing: AI & Robotics Focus Tracking the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and the southeastern coastal supply chain. 1. AgiBot Deploys 200+ Robots at Gala, Capturing 39% of Global Market Share Sector: Humanoid Robots Key Facts: Shanghai-based AgiBot showcased over 200 humanoid robots performing synchronized dynamic movements at a live … Read more

The week in Chinese tech: Sovereign AI and the humanoid sprint

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The week in Chinese tech: Sovereign AI and the humanoid sprint Science & technology Silicon and Sinew: The Week in Chinese Innovation From sovereign legal models to record-breaking humanoids, China’s tech firms are sprinting toward 2026 Beijing and Shenzhen | February 8th 2026 WHERE DOES the courtroom end and the computer begin? This week saw … Read more

China’s Tech Horizon: Top 10 Developments in AI, EVs, and Robotics

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China’s Tech Horizon: Top 10 Developments in AI, EVs, and Robotics 01 Nvidia’s Landmark OpenAI Investment Stalls Negotiations between Nvidia and OpenAI concerning a strategic investment of up to $100 billion have reached an impasse, with core disagreements over valuation and strategic control. The chipmaker’s CEO, Jensen Huang, clarified that the figure was “never a … Read more

Top 10 China AI/Robotics News

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Daily Intelligence Briefing Top 10 China AI/Robotics News Saturday, 31 January 2026 1. DeepSeek Secures Conditional Approval for Nvidia H200 Chips Source: Taipei Times / Reuters In a pivotal move for China’s AI infrastructure, regulatory authorities have granted conditional approval for DeepSeek to acquire Nvidia’s advanced H200 processors, signaling a pragmatic shift in Beijing’s tech … Read more

Shenzhen Robotics Revolution

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Will Shenzhen eclipse Silicon Valley? It seems inevitable. Li Zexiang—the visionary force behind DJI—is leading this charge. We go inside XbotPark to witness the hard tech revolution that is redefining global innovation. With an 80% startup survival rate that defies industry norms, this ecosystem is shifting from ‘hunting’ talent to ‘farming’ it. Discover how a … Read more

XbotPark: An Alternative Model for “New Engineering” Education

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Where Robotics, Hard Tech, and Entrepreneurship Redefine Learning “As traditional standards of ‘good work’ waver, it becomes an opportunity to reexamine work within the context of human life and meaning—ultimately rediscovering its purpose.” —Lifeweek Magazine, Issue 4, 2026 By Zhang Congzhi | Photos by Cai Xiaochuan Since its founding in 2014, the Songshan Lake XbotPark … Read more

Key Components of Humanoid Robots: Bearings and Introduction to 28 Global Suppliers

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Overview of Bearings in Humanoid Robots Bearings are indispensable components in the joint modules of humanoid robots. They primarily undertake the roles of support, guiding rotation, and reducing friction, enabling the robot’s joints to move more smoothly while reducing energy loss. Their performance directly affects the precision, efficiency, and lifespan of the robot joints. Robot bearings … Read more