China unveiled a missile-armed combat robot at WDS 2026. Here's what the PF-070 signals about the future of autonomous ground warfare.

Videos of humanoid robots dancing in sync—often filmed in China’s tech hubs and factory floors—have gone viral for a reason:

China’s humanoid "Big 5" (Unitree, Agibot, etc.) will debut in Korea at AW 2026 this March, featuring live robot demos

Developed by several Chinese robotics firms, the robots performed a range of intricate stunts, including kung fu, comedy sketches and choreographed dance moves alongside human performers.

At this year's CMG Spring Festival Gala, the world's most-watched television broadcast, four Chinese robotics powerhouses, namely Unitree, MagicLab, Galbot and Noetix, debuted their most advanced units to date. For the robotics industry, this was far more than a cultural performance; it was a high-stakes global product launch.

China’s birth rate has hit a historic low – deepening fears of a major economic shock in the decades to come as the country’s massive labor force dwindles and its population of pension-drawing retirees swells.