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CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China ships more humanoid robots than the U.S. as investors diverge on AI bets
- China leads in humanoid robot shipments, with Chinese startups topping global rankings in 2025.
- Private Chinese firms are valued lower than U.S. rivals like Figure, yet they are rapidly deploying robots in factories and airports.
- Geopolitics and security policies have cooled cross-border investment between the U.S. and China.
- Middle East funds have stepped in, backing Chinese robotics and venture capital amid changing funding flows.
- Investors view U.S. humanoid startups as broad AI platforms, while Chinese firms are seen as hardware-focused with real deployments.
- U.S. pension funds have pulled back from Chinese startups amid heightened scrutiny.
- China’s economic momentum is cited as a backdrop, with first-quarter GDP and export trends influencing robotics investments.
- Diverging investment trajectories show Americans buying parts in Shenzhen while applying U.S. software to hardware.
- Foreign capital is flowing into Chinese robotics via diverse backers, including Dubai’s Stone Venture.
- The China Connection newsletter frames the robotics race within broader tech and manufacturing trends.
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