Tech Brief (Oct. 27): Unitree Warns of Valuation Risks After Shares Surge More Than 65% Apple’s debut foldable phone suffers hardware and software glitches, Moonshot AI launches more powerful Kimi model Caixin Global · 4h ago
In China, the AI bubble has already burst China's technology sector is experiencing a dramatic decline, leading to extensive financial repercussions for numerous industries. The STAR50 index's sharp drop has shaken investor confidence considerably. Retail investors who initially placed faith in state-supported tech companies are now grappling with significant losses. In response to this turbulence, many are gravitating… The Economic Times · 5h ago
From 700% gains to a 50% plunge: China's AI stocks are crashing despite Beijing's tech ambitions. Here's why China's artificial intelligence stock market has faced a steep decline, losing around $480 billion in market value. Many leading technology stocks that previously soared have now lost significant value in recent months. As investor enthusiasm wanes, concerns over future profits and valuations are becoming pronounced. Additionally, export restrictions on technology… The Economic Times · 16h ago
Robotics firm unveils personal bodyguard droid strong enough to lift a car The Chinese robotics company Unitree has unveiled its latest robot, a humanoid that can jump, kick, and even lift a car. The Independent UK · Oct 22
Robots dance their way to America’s Got Talent final with human partner Chinese dancer Wu Yufei is preparing for the America’s Got Talent final alongside a crew of humanoid robots from Chinese robotics company Unitree. Euronews · Sep 22
China Made Humanoid Robots A National Priority. Now Beijing Is Slowing Their Rush To Go Public. At least half a dozen Chinese humanoid-robot companies are preparing listings as investors demand more evidence of recurring commercial demand. International Business Times · Sep 22
China's robot dancers limber up for America's Got Talent final Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei has spent most of his 13-year career performing solo, but this year, he found some new partners -- a crew of robots with sleek moves. Robots are good at rotating moves, or what street dancers call power moves, Wei said, as it is "just a… The Economic Times · Sep 22
China's Humanoid Race Moves From Demos to Factory Floors as Robots Build Robots at 10-Minute Pace Chinese firms shipped more than 22,000 humanoid robots in the first half of 2026, with AgiBot and Unitree leading the market International Business Times UK · Sep 15
Global Market: China’s IPO boom gains momentum as AI, robotics fuel investor appetite China’s IPO market is gaining momentum, fuelled by strong investor appetite for AI, robotics and advanced technology companies. Hong Kong and Shanghai have already raised over $54 billion through IPOs and secondary listings in 2026, while blockbuster debuts such as CXMT and Unitree highlight the enthusiasm for tech stocks. The Economic Times · Aug 31
AI and robotics drive an IPO boom in China as Shein lists in Hong Kong In the latest big stock listing, shares in China-founded e-commerce and fast fashion giant Shein are due to debut Tuesday in Hong Kong in a blockbuster initial public offering raising $1.7 billion, in one of the city's biggest new share sales this year. The Economic Times · Aug 31
Global market: Mainland China stocks slip as metal shares drop, investors await Jackson Hole cues Mainland Chinese stocks declined, led by non-ferrous metals, amid Middle East tensions and caution ahead of Jackson Hole. Investors await Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s remarks for policy clues, while Hong Kong equities also fell. Unitree’s sharp post-IPO decline raised valuation concerns, though Morgan Stanley expects potential catalysts from September. The Economic Times · Aug 25
Global Market: Unitree’s 45% share slump raises bubble concerns after blockbuster Shanghai debut Unitree shares have plunged 45% since their blockbuster Shanghai debut, raising concerns over speculative excess and retail investor risks. The humanoid robot maker’s stock surged 460% above its IPO price on listing day, briefly valuing it at $66 billion. The sharp reversal has intensified questions over IPO pricing and technology… The Economic Times · Aug 25
China robot maker Unitree's post-listing slump sparks bubble fears The post-listing selloff in the company, one of the world's largest producers of quadruped and humanoid robots, has also led to soul-searching over China's listing mechanism, which some analysts say distorts prices. The Economic Times · Aug 25
CEO of viral backflipping robot company says robots may be years from their ‘ChatGPT moment,’ even after investors sent his stock soaring 460% CEO Wang Xingxing says humanoid robots still struggle to match humans and adapt to unfamiliar tasks. Fortune · Aug 21
The Economic Times · Aug 21 Missed the AI rally? After bumper 600% market debut, Chinese robot maker Unitree's CEO still feels a software leap is years away Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree made a spectacular stock market debut in Shanghai, with shares soaring 600% over the IPO price. However, CEO Wang Xingxing cautioned that a major software breakthrough for humanoid robots could still be years away, despite growing optimism around embodied AI and the global robotics market.
Caixin Global · Aug 21 Tech Brief (Aug. 21): Memory-Chip Maker YMTC Moves Closer to Shanghai IPO Unitree shares decline as founder flags limits of humanoid robots, MiniMax launches new AI-native creation platform
The Economic Times · Aug 20 Robocop is coming: US got the best brain but China flexes the muscle China’s robotics industry is rapidly moving from flashy demonstrations to real-world deployment, giving it a potential edge in the global robot race. While the US remains stronger in AI and advanced robotics, China has a major advantage in manufacturing scale, supply chains and a huge domestic market.
International Business Times · Aug 20 Unitree Founder Says Humanoid Robots May Take a Decade To Jump To The Mainstream Wang Xingxing said truly versatile humanoid robots could still be five to 10 years away if development moves slowly, offering a reality check after the company's blockbuster Shanghai market debut.
Barchart · Aug 20 Unitree Robotics Founder Says the Technology's 'ChatGPT Moment' is Coming. Save This Robotics Stock Watchlist Now. The Shanghai trading debut of Unitree caused a major stir this week. Here’s how US investors can get involved in robotics.
The Independent UK · Aug 20 The most terrifying and futuristic humanoid machines on display at China’s World Robot Conference Chinese robot firms are wooing potential customers and investors at the World Robot Conference
Benzinga · Aug 20 Humanoid Robots Still a Decade Away From Their ‘ChatGPT Moment,’ Unitree Founder Says After Blockbuster IPO Debut Unitree Robotics‘ founder, Wang Xingxing, has predicted that humanoid robots may need up to a decade to reach their “ChatGPT moment”, following the company’s successful market debut.
The Times of India · Aug 20 China puts AI 'robocops' on traffic duty; one 'Superman' robot claims to be faster than Usain Bolt China is putting robots to work in real-world policing, with a traffic-control machine in Hangzhou now issuing warnings to motorists and pedestrians. Meanwhile, another Chinese robotics firm has unveiled a humanoid machine whose claimed top speed exceeds Usain Bolt’s 100-metre world-record pace.
Euronews · Aug 19 Unitree's viral dancing, rollerblading robots make a 600% stock market debut Unitree, known for its dancing and backflipping robots, saw shares surge as much as 629% on its Shanghai stock market debut.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19 First Thing: Trump in Canada tariff backdown after ‘substantial progress’ made on trade deal US president cancelled planned tariff imposition just hours before it was to come into force
Fortune · Aug 19 Unitree, famous for its dancing robots, surges by 460% on its trading debut, lifting valuation to $66 billion, far ahead of U.S. competitors The Hangzhou-based startup, founded in 2016, has quickly become something akin to a national champion in China's robotics sector.