It is the second year in a row that Beijing has hosted the robotics spectacle, showing its national talent as global competition heats up in the humanoid field.

As the lights inside the National Speed Skating Oval dimmed on Friday evening, two rows of humanoid robots raised their drumsticks. Some wore crimson robes with gilded,…

China's robot games have transformed from academic contests to national showcases. These competitions now highlight commercial product development and technological advancements.…