China Captures 97% of Global Humanoid Robot Shipments — SkimNews
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- Chinese manufacturers captured 97% of global humanoid robot shipments in the first half of 2026, according to Bloomberg.
- Government support and vast supply chains enabled that dominance, positioning advanced humanoid hardware as a strategic high-tech field where China holds an early lead over the US.
Why it matters: With 97% of global shipments concentrated in Chinese hands, the nascent humanoid robot market is effectively a Chinese market today, and Beijing's designation of the sector as strategic high-tech raises the stakes for US competitors trying to catch up.
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