China’s humanoid robot industry is taking off — from headline-grabbing performances at the World Humanoid Robot Games to rapidly commercializing models from rising companies like Unitree. With China already commanding 40% of the world’s robotics market and its humanoid sector projected to grow more than 60% annually, the country is racing to push robots from factory floors into everyday life. What has been fueling this surge? How does it fit into China’s national strategy, and can China become a global robotics powerhouse?