China showcases robust development momentum of embodied AI at robot conference

The ongoing 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing has seen the demonstration of robust development momentum by China's embodied intelligence industry, with over 100 new robot products unveiled by Chinese manufacturers collectively at the event.

At the five-day conference, which opened on Friday, Chinese tech companies unveiled a range of intelligent robots that became the center of attention, including humanoid robots capable of rotating 360 degrees and landing steadily, embodied artificial intelligence (AI) robots that can autonomously collaborate to complete over 20 precise laboratory steps like sampling with test tube and analysis, as well as robotic hands with human-like tactile perception to directly "sense" physical object properties.

Many critical components of these highly advanced robots are manufactured in China, highlighting the nation's comprehensive innovation in the whole robot industry chain.

"Multiple core component manufacturers have entered the humanoid robot sector, keeping increasing investment in key foundational products like integrated joints and tactile sensors. Cross-industry players from the automotive and semiconductor fields are also extending the robot industry chain through products reuse and customized innovations," said Xu Xiaolan, president of the Chinese Institute of Electronics, in an interview with China Media Group (CMG).

According to data, the number of humanoid robot manufacturers participating in the conference has grown from 27 to 50 comparing with the previous year, while the total count of robotic exhibits has surged from over 600 to more than 1,500, with new product launches increasing from 60 to over 100 units.

This rapid growth benefits from China's coordinated national-to-local strategy for robotics industry.

Currently, China has established national-local jointly constructed robotics innovation centers along with various provincial-level research hubs in provinces and cities including Beijing, Shanghai, and Zhejiang.

These institutions are striving to achieve joint breakthroughs through in-depth integration in the development of core technologies, hardware, open-source models, and big data applications, ultimately forming a deeply integrated ecosystem that combines efforts involving the government, industry, universities and research institutions.

Co-hosted by the Chinese Institute of Electronics and the World Robot Cooperation Organization, the 2025 World Robot Conference features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events, with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations.

China showcases robust development momentum of embodied AI at robot conference

The sixth China-Russia Media Forum, which was held in Beijing on Tuesday, discussed promoting friendship between and supporting development of the two countries through media cooperation.

Li Shulei, who is a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, attended the forum and delivered a keynote speech.

Attendees said that under the strategic guidance of heads of the two countries, China-Russia relations have maintained stable, healthy and high-level development, creating a model for a new type of international relations and relations between neighboring major countries.

In May this year, the heads of state of the two countries signed and issued a joint statement on further deepening the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era, explicitly proposing deepened cooperation in the media sector between the two countries.

The media sectors of China and Russia should fully implement the important consensus reached between the heads of state, adhere consistently to the general direction of the China-Russia friendship, and foster a positive public opinion atmosphere for the common development of China and Russia, attendees said.

They also said that the media of the two countries should focus on major issues such as the alignment of China's 15th Five-Year Plan with Russia's economic and social development strategies, and report in depth on achievements of mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields.

They noted that the media should build bridges of people-to-people connectivity, promote exchange and mutual learning between the Chinese and Russian civilizations, join hands to address the challenges of digital and intelligent transformation, and work together to enhance the influence of the media.

The forum was hosted by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and the Russian Presidential Executive Office, and organized by China's Xinhua News Agency and Russia's TASS News Agency.

Approximately 140 officials and media representatives from both countries attended the forum. During the event, the two sides signed 11 documents on deepening media cooperation between China and Russia.

6th China-Russia Media Forum eyes supporting development of both countries