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Why so many robots in China?
China's massive investment in factory robots is a key part of President Xi Jinping's strategy to make the country a global leader in innovation. By automating its manufacturing, China aims to boost productivity, reduce reliance on human labour, and produce high-tech goods more efficiently, securing its economic future and global standing.
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