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China Set to Surpass 2 Million Industrial Robots by 2024

10/13/2025

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China will surpass 2 million industrial robots in 2024, with over 295,000 new installations that year, per the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
Government support and initiatives like Made in China 2025 underpin growth, while Chinese companies increasingly produce their own robots.
Local manufacturers now supply nearly 60% of installations.
China's new energy vehicle sector accounted for 62% of global sales in early 2025, signaling a shift to innovation.

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Story summary

China will surpass 2 million industrial robots in 2024, with over 295,000 new installations that year, per the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
Government support and initiatives like Made in China 2025 underpin growth, while Chinese companies increasingly produce their own robots.
Local manufacturers now supply nearly 60% of installations.
China's new energy vehicle sector accounted for 62% of global sales in early 2025, signaling a shift to innovation.