China eyes expanding humanoid robot market

🤖 Hangzhou’s traffic police squad has a new rookie: Hangxing No. 1. The AI-powered traffic management robot began its duty in China’s Zhejiang Province on Dec 1 as part of a pilot trial. It uses artificial intelligence (AI), cameras and advanced sensors to manage traffic and spot traffic violations in real time. The robot can also perform clear hand signals for drivers, blow a whistle and issue polite audio reminders to pedestrians. #china #chinanews | CNA

On December 2nd, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued his toughest warning yet about China — calling Beijing a “national security threat” and accusing it of espionage and attempts to undermine British sovereignty. Two days later, his government confirmed the opposite direction: Starmer will travel to Beijing in late January, becoming the first British PM to visit China since 2018. This contradiction is the Starmer Paradox: Engage China economically, confront China on security — and try to do bo