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CX Daily: Five Things to Know About China’s Humanoid Robot Poster Child

Published: Aug. 21, 2026 9:00 a.m. GMT+8

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China’s humanoid robot poster child has landed on the public markets with a valuation to match the hype.

Unitree Robotics made a spectacular debut on Shanghai’s STAR Market on Wednesday, soaring 629% and raising 6.1 billion yuan ($905 million), making the Chinese robot-maker the best-performing new listing at the open on China’s A-share market this year.

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