Robotic arms weld an unfinished steel car body in a dimly lit factory, sparks glowing as machines assemble vehicles autonomously

China’s Dark Factories

Liddlebit Jan 16, 2026

China’s dark factories use robots and AI to build products without workers, signalling a major shift in…

A Chinese supermarket worker trains a humanoid robot beside a shopping cart in a bright, colourful grocery aisle.

China builds virtual worlds to train robots as AI race intensifies

Liddlebit Oct 6, 2025

China is accelerating its effort to become self-reliant in artificial intelligence, viewing the technology as central to…