China Plans Major Push Into Humanoid Robots by 2030

China's government has made humanoid robots—machines designed to walk and work like humans—a major priority in its five-year plan through 2030. The shift signals sustained investment in robots for factories, customer service, and defense. Worth flagging: rapid growth in robot competitions and public demonstrations suggest China is treating this technology as a competitive advantage. Other countries are likely to reassess their own robotics investments in response.