Could AI take your job? Some workers in China already know the answer | China

Could AI take your job? Some workers in China already know the answer | China

On the tree-lined streets of Wuhan, where cars jostle for space with mopeds and cargo trucks, the malfunctioning of a new type of vehicle has recently been causing chaos on the city’s roads. In March, several cars from a fleet of driverless taxis stopped abruptly in the streets. The “system malfunction” left distressed riders stranded … Read more

China threatens retaliation against U.S. humanoid robot ban, says it ‘severely damages’ relations

China threatens retaliation against U.S. humanoid robot ban, says it 'severely damages' relations

A humanoid robot from Robostore joins CNBC’s Power Lunch on Dec. 30, 2025. CNBC BEIJING — The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has repeatedly ignored Beijing’s restrained stance on product bans, China’s commerce ministry said Thursday, threatening retaliation. The FCC on Tuesday said due to cybersecurity concerns, it added foreign-made advanced robotic devices, including humanoids, to … Read more