Line to produce 10,000 humanoid robots annually operational in Guangdong

China's first automated humanoid robot manufacturing line with an annual capacity of 10,000 units went into operation on Sunday in Foshan City, south China's Guangdong Province.

This marks a major step forward in China's efforts to achieve mass production of humanoid robots, a strategic sector underlined in the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2026) for economic and social development.

The line, featuring 24 digitalized, precision assembly processes, can produce a humanoid robot every 30 minutes on average, boosting the efficiency by over 50 percent compared with traditional manufacturing methods.

A total of 77 procedures are in place to test the safety performance of the components and finished units, ensuring the stability and reliability of each robot rolling off the line.

The line also features high flexibility, capable of mixed-model and multi-unit assembly.

Line to produce 10,000 humanoid robots annually operational in Guangdong

Line to produce 10,000 humanoid robots annually operational in Guangdong

Line to produce 10,000 humanoid robots annually operational in Guangdong

Line to produce 10,000 humanoid robots annually operational in Guangdong

The China Earthquake Administration has initiated a Level-III emergency response on Monday after an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted Gaoxian County, Yibin City, southwest China's Sichuan Province.

According to the China Earthquake Networks Center, the earthquake occurred at 00:12 Monday (Beijing Time). The epicenter was monitored at 28.50 degrees north latitude and 104.69 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 6 km.

Residents in Gaoxian County and neighboring Gongxian County reported strong tremors, with furniture visibly displaced indoors. Tremors were also felt in Yibin, and Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan.

No casualties have been reported so far, and local authorities are assessing the impact of the earthquake, said an official from Gaoxian County.

According to local fire and rescue authorities, the first group of 14 rescuers on board three vehicles has reached the epicenter at Shahe Town by 01:00. Local roads remained fully functional, and as of that time, no building collapses or trapped individuals had been found.

China has a four-tier emergency response system, with Level I being the most severe response.

China activates emergency response after 5.5-magnitude quake hits Sichuan

China activates emergency response after 5.5-magnitude quake hits Sichuan