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Video: Humanoid robots take centre stage at China’s Lunar New Year show

Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2026 · Collected from RSS

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Humanoid robots danced and performed martial arts on stage as China showcased its latest technology for Lunar New Year.

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Humanoid robots take centre stage at China’s Lunar New Year showNewsFeedHumanoid robots danced and performed martial arts on stage as China showcased its latest technology for Lunar New Year, during the annual CCTV Spring Festival gala.Published On 17 Feb 2026

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