By Laurie Chen BEIJING, Feb 16 (Reuters) - China's most-watched TV show, the annual CCTV Spring Festival gala, on Monday showcased the country's cutting-edge industrial policy and Beijing's push to dominate humanoid robots and the future of manufacturing.

Chinese Kung Fu once again amazes the world, as traditional culture and technology advance together in a win-win partnership. From a globally screen-dominating debut to hard-core capabilities that continue to lead the industry, Unitree remains driven by innovation, advancing humanoid robots toward broader horizons.

Galbot's humanoid robot G1 passes a bottle of water to actor Shen Teng. Photo: Screenshot from CCTV 2026 Spring Festival Gala

China’s Spring Festival Gala showcased humanoid robots performing kung fu, dance and acrobatics, highlighting rapid advances in robotics and AI. The performances sparked concerns over China’s manufacturing ambitions,

Humanoid robots developed by Unitree Robotics performed kung fu and backflips during China's 2026 Lunar New Year broadcast.

At China’s 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, several robotics companies showcased their latest research and development progress. Humanoid robots

Four rising humanoid robot startups demonstrated their products at the annual CCTV Spring Festival gala, a televised event and touchstone for China akin to the Super Bowl.