"Chinese markets lose trillions as race for AI supremacy with US takes its toll"
"But the demand for robotics is being driven by government agencies and research institutions, rather than everyday consumers, for whom the products are still too expensive and not yet practical for home use. Humanoid robotics and robotic dogs have been popular in the entertainment industry but are yet to be useful in home settings.
Shares in Unitree, China’s leading robot-maker, have halved since they started trading in August."*
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/27/chinese-market...