Beyond marathons and backflips, China's robots face a commercial testThe economic potential of humanoid robots manufactured in China is becoming increasingly evident. Investors are focusing on robots that can...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
How U.S. military funding propelled China's robot dogsThe rise of Unitree, a Chinese company known for its impressive robot dogs, can be attributed to research breakthroughs funded by the US mi...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
China's Lumos eyes fresh funding, potential listing as factory robot sales growLumos has raised about 1 billion yuan ($147 million) across seven funding rounds, the company said. Founder and CEO Yu Chao told Reuters fr...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
At Beijing AI-themed bar, DeepSeek tokens come with the pintsAs AI enthusiasm sweeps across China, Song De opened AGI Bar, named after the concept of artificial general intelligence where AI systems s...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Global Market: Chinese, Hong Kong stocks slip as AI shares retreat; energy stocks gainChinese and Hong Kong stocks declined as investors booked profits in AI and technology shares, while energy stocks gained amid rising Middl...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Trump’s 100% tariff on drones deepens US-China tech decouplingThe United States is imposing significant tariffs on imported drones and their parts. Heavier drones and those with specific capabilities w...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
Unitree IPO: China’s humanoid robot starset for potentially explosive Shanghai debutUnitree is set for a highly anticipatedShanghai debut, with private-market prices indicating potentially steep gainsover its 150.8-yuan IPO...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Lenskart Q1 profit jumps; Tata stocks tumbleLenskart posted a strong first quarter, with profit nearly quadrupling. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
12 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
L&T plans to manufacture rare-earth magnets in India to challenge China’s dominanceLarsen & Toubro is planning to bid for India’s incentives to manufacture rare-earth magnets domestically, people familiar with the matter s...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
China imposes levies on pecans from US, MexicoIn a significant trade move, China unveiled stringent tariffs on imported pecans from both the United States and Mexico. Mexican pecans wil...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
China is rethinking degrees for industry. Should India do the same for its MSMEs?China is realigning its university offerings to better align with the needs of its industries and job market. Meanwhile, India struggles to...
08 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Donald Trump administration weighs ban on Chinese AI data centre gear importsThe Trump administration is drafting a ban on new Chinese data center component imports. This measure aims to protect critical infrastructu...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Chinese robot maker Unitree seen worth over $7.4 billion after IPO, Citic saysUnitree Technology expects a valuation exceeding fifty billion yuan after its Shanghai IPO. The robot maker aims to raise funds for innovat...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Trump administration drafting ban on Chinese data center devices, sources sayThe Trump administration is drafting a ban on new Chinese data center component imports. This measure aims to protect critical infrastructu...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
The next China shock could be bigger than solar, batteries and EVsChina is emerging as a global leader in humanoid robot manufacturing. The nation's scale and cost reduction strategies are alarming interna...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
China warns of retaliation over US curbs on robots, invertersChina vows strong retaliation if the United States proceeds with its import ban. The commerce ministry urged the US to withdraw these discr...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildoutThe United States has banned new Chinese robots and power inverters. These measures aim to protect national security and reshore key indust...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.32 AM IST