Meet China Episode 52

From intelligent robots on factory floors to tea fields embracing green innovation, China is accelerating into the future — where technology, tradition, and lifestyle converge to reshape daily life, industry, and global influence.

Super assistant: China's efficiency in the AI era

Today, surgical robots assist doctors in complex orthopedic procedures. AI-powered exoskeletons are increasingly in demand across elder care and logistics. Humanoid robot crews are already operating on factory floors. With two-thirds of the world's valid robotics patents filed in China, innovations developed here may help address global challenges related to ageing populations and productivity. Watch the video to see how robots are reshaping everyday life.

How Shenzhen's humanoid robots forge an industrial chain

How is China building robots that move like humans, see with precision, and intelligently sense their environment? Our reporter has visited Shenzhen to uncover cutting-edge breakthroughs — from embodied AI to sensor-packed 'eyes' and high-sensitivity artificial skin. Discover how the "Shenzhen Speed" is driving the humanoid robotics boom.

How China's high-speed rail balances speed, demand and safety

China's high-speed rail network is often praised for its speed, scale, and comfort. But how does such a vast system operate safely and efficiently every day? Our reporter explores the technologies, innovations, and people behind China's bullet trains, joining international guests for a firsthand experience.

Urban life as attraction: Shanghai's cultural tourism shift

Shanghai is turning urban life into the protagonist of its cultural tourism narrative. Through a series of participatory, perceptible, and reproducible cultural experiences, the city is building a "super scene" where lifestyle itself becomes brand power. Embracing the philosophy of "living as tourism, the everyday as culture," Shanghai is reshaping its urban cultural identity.

The aroma economy: Pu'er tea's green industrial upgrade

Pu'er tea, a designated specialty of China's Yunnan Province and an iconic product of the national tea industry, has undergone a transformative green upgrade. In Yunnan, our reporter explores how this renowned tea is evolving in response to shifting consumer preferences, environmental initiatives, and efforts to revitalize rural communities.