Korea’s takeaway from China’s robotics surge
China has become the world's leading force in humanoid robotics due to years of coordinated policy support, academia-driven research, and integrated industrial ecosystems. As of 2025, China is home to over 140 humanoid robot manufacturers, accounting for 84.7% of global shipments.
China has emerged as the world's leading force in humanoid robotics. Behind its dominance lies years of coordinated policy support, academia-driven research, and tightly integrated industrial ecosystems. China's policy advantage began with its Made in China 2025 initiative in 2015, followed by its Robot Industry Development Plan and the Guiding Opinions on the Innovation and Development of Humanoid Robots plan in 2023. The country produces over 5 million STEM graduates annually, creating a deep talent pipeline. China's industrial ecosystem has built a complete value chain spanning raw materials, key components, and finished humanoid robots. As of 2025, China is home to over 140 humanoid robot manufacturers, accounting for 84.7% of global shipments.
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