China's AI and Humanoid Robot Investment Jumps 118.4% in H1 2026 as Consumption Recovers
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Updated · news.laodong.vn · Jul 12
China's AI and Humanoid Robot Investment Jumps 118.4% in H1 2026 as Consumption Recovers
1 articles · Updated · news.laodong.vn · Jul 12
Summary
China said investment in AI and humanoid robots surged 118.4% year on year in the first half of 2026, highlighting strong capital flows into advanced industries.
State Information Center data tied that strength to a broader economic improvement, with digital infrastructure bidding values rising 23% and industrial park production activity up 3.9%.
Consumer indicators also strengthened: the offline payment tracking index rose 2.7%, shopping-center visits increased 5.7%, and spending on electronics climbed 9.5%.
Patents granted in strategic emerging industries grew 15.6%, underscoring Beijing's push to pair domestic-demand support with high-tech expansion and innovation-led growth.