China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced plans to develop emerging pillar industries such as aerospace and intelligent robots over the next five years, while also nurturing future industries like embodied AI and brain-computer interfaces to drive economic growth.
China's foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian addressed concerns over the commercialization of robotics and foreign restrictions, emphasizing that the country's new quality productive forces are built on open cooperation and mutual benefit.
At the 2026 World Robot Conference, outdoor robots took center stage, showcasing capabilities in cleaning, inspection, delivery, and more, as cities become the new competitive arena for robotics companies.
China's market regulator announced that the second phase of its quality chain enhancement initiative will expand to cover embodied AI robots, solid-state power batteries, and other emerging sectors.