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Chengdu spending big on drive to become ‘capital of industrial UAV’ in China

To consolidate its domination in this field, the city's hi-tech industrial development zone decided to subsidize companies in landing airworthiness certificates for fixed-wing drone, tiltrotor aircraft and unmanned helicopter.

Ni Tao
2023-09-30

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Chinese ministry releases guideline on humanoid robotics by 2025

It's common for Chinese officials to set goals in areas they believe are of strategic importance or represent the future.

Ni Tao
2023-09-15

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Two nabbed in Hangzhou clampdown on drones on eve of Asian Games

Hangzhou put in place rules barring all "low-altitude, slow and small-sized" aircraft from entering its airspace between September 1 and 9.

Ni Tao
2023-09-12

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Beijing to allocate 550,000 sqm of land for two robotic industrial parks

The two parks, when completed, will undergird the Chinese capital's drive to become a world-class robotic industrial powerhouse.

Ni Tao
2023-08-22

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China counters claims of arming Russia with drones, other military supplies

Wang's remarks were in response to a Telegraph report alleging that a Chinese company had sent 1,000 drones to Russia in the months leading up to its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Ni Tao
2023-08-21

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Beijing suburb maps out 3-year plan to become robotic innovation hub by 2025

By the end of 2025, the development zone will see 100 new robotic projects being implemented on the basis of an industry-research nexus. R&D spending on robotics is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 50% and more.

Ni Tao
2023-08-18

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Beijing pledges US$1.37b fund to entice robotic firms, spur industry

This time around, Beijing also eyes the opportunity to build robotic industrial clusters, banking on the synergies to be unleashed.

Ni Tao
2023-08-17

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Kunming sets five paths for drone delivery in tapping aerial economy

This step makes Kunming the second mainland Chinese city to approve of drone-powered delivery and logistics services, after Shenzhen.

Ni Tao
2023-08-17

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Beijing to issue policies during upcoming robot conference to foster sector

Beijing announced an action plan in late June on innovation in the robotic industry between 2023 and 2025, mandating that by 2025 the city will incubate 100 robotic products with high technological level and added value.

Ni Tao
2023-08-03

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Beijing to demand real-name registration for drone users starting next year

The Beijing Daily newspaper reported that more stricter control of drones is meant to prevent them from being used for terrorist activities and will be a key part of the anti-terrorism campaign.

Ni Tao
2023-08-02

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China slaps curbs on drone exports amid growing concerns of military use

China has been accused of being complicit in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which began February last year, as the two sides used drones, some supposedly made in China, to launch strikes against military and civilian targets in both countries, resulting in fatalities and injuries.