AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRobotics & Manufacturing: The 2026 World Robot Conference opened in Beijing, showcasing robots for work, healthcare, education and daily life, with humanoids and quadruped robots among the biggest draws and 311 new products unveiled. Humanoid IPO Momentum: Reuters reports Unitree’s robot-dog designs trace back to US military-funded movement research, while Unitree’s Shanghai debut has sent shares soaring and sparked fresh debate over China’s embodied AI push. Industrial Skills Upgrade: China will back at least 3 million industrial workers with further education and skills upgrading by 2030, aiming to grow master artisans and expand “AI Plus” training. Finance & Lending: China kept benchmark loan prime rates unchanged for a 15th straight month, while banks increasingly price corporate loans off short-term repo rates, raising margin concerns. Semiconductors in Shanghai FTZ: AMEC plans a CNY 3.5bn expansion at its Lingang plant to boost chip equipment capacity, including etch and deposition gear. Green Trucks: ICCT says China drove 88% of global electric medium- and heavy-duty truck sales in 2025. Digital Trade Export: Shanghai FTZ’s Lingang Special Area targets a global hub role for token services export as AI services scale overseas. Property Shock: Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan was sentenced to life in prison, underscoring ongoing pressure on China’s real estate-driven economy.
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