Chinese robotics companies are converting Asia's aging workforce crisis into a fast-growing export channel, placing humanoid and service robots in Japanese factories, Hong Kong convenience stores, and classrooms training the next generation.
WHY IT MATTERS The shift shows labor shortages are creating demand for Chinese robots across factories, stores, and classrooms.
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