Indicates the type of a location. Location Type Defined by CCTVPLUS Indicates the role that a specific instance of a description takes among all descriptions. Description Role Defined by CCTVPLUS The role in the overall content stream. Part Role Indicates a kind of content rendition. Content Rendition Defined by CCTVPLUS CCTV Newscontent Co.,Ltd. CCTV Newscontent Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. No access Chinese mainland CCTV Newscontent www.cctvplus.com +86-10-83949886 +86-10-63978447 contact@cctvplus.com 2026-08-21T21:38:37Z 2026-08-21T21:38:37Z 2026-08-21 2014-11-06T09:22:45Z China Central Television Beijing China Markets Aug 19/20, 2026 China-World Robot Conference/Report China leads global humanoid robot growth: report Chinese humanoid robot exports now account for the majority of the global market, underscoring the country's rising dominance in the industry as global demand continues to expand, an official said on Thursday during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing. A report released at the conference also highlighted the sector's rapid growth, offering a detailed look at technology trends, supply chain development, and real world applications. "Humanoid robots are accelerating their transition from small scale trials to routine deployment and large scale application. In the first half of 2026, China's humanoid robot shipments exceeded 40,000 units, accounting for 97 percent of the global total. The country is also accelerating the development of a comprehensive industrial ecosystem built on four pillars: standards development, talent cultivation, international cooperation, and innovation infrastructure," said Zhang Feng, president of the China Humanoid Robotics Committee of 100. While China's humanoid robots are grabbing the global spotlight, its industrial robots are quietly gaining ground in overseas markets. In the first seven months of this year, China's industrial robot exports surged over 13 percent on a yearly basis, building on momentum from 2025 when the country became a net exporter of industrial robots for the first time. The growth was largely driven by China's robust manufacturing capabilities and resilient domestic demand. The International Federation of Robotics says China remains the world's largest market and producer of industrial robots for years, accounting for over half of the global total. The latest available data shows that China ranked as the world's third-largest industrial robot exporter in 2024, rapidly closing the gap with Japan and Germany. Chinese/Nats/Part Mute Beijing, China - Aug 19, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 1. Various of entrance to World Robot Conference 2026, signs, visitors 2. Various of visitors, exhibition booths, robots on display Beijing, China - Aug 20, 2026 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland) 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Feng, president, China Humanoid Robotics Committee of 100 (partially overlaid with shot 4): "Humanoid robots are accelerating their transition from small scale trials to routine deployment and large scale application. In the first half of 2026, China's humanoid robot shipments exceeded 40,000 units, accounting for 97 percent of the global total. The country is also accelerating the development of a comprehensive industrial ecosystem built on four pillars: standards development, talent cultivation, international cooperation, and innovation infrastructure." ++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ Beijing, China - Aug 19, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 4. Various of robots ++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ Beijing, China - Aug 20, 2026 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland) 5. Various of graphics showing China's industrial robot development