China's humanoid robots performed kung fu on national TV, stunning viewers with how quickly the technology has advanced.

Developed by several Chinese robotics firms, the robots performed a range of intricate stunts, including kung fu, comedy sketches and choreographed dance moves alongside human performers.

BEIJING — The Lunar New Year is coming, and China is on the move

China’s birth rate has hit a historic low – deepening fears of a major economic shock in the decades to come as the country’s massive labor force dwindles and its population of pension-drawing retirees swells.

The controversy erupted when a clip from the summit went viral showing an individual at the Galgotias University stall introducing a robot dog’s capabilities and implying it had been developed by the university’s Centre of Excellence.

International expansion underscores this transition. Chinese robotics firms are increasingly active in European and Asian markets, supplying both hardware platforms and integrated solutions. As export shares rise, China is no longer merely assembling machines; it is shaping usage norms and technical expectations.

Who is Neha Singh? The Galgotias University professor at the centre of the China-made Robot Dog controversy at the India AI Impact Summit. Here’s a full timeline of what happened, what she said, and how the university responded.