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China shifts from solar gear to AI industrial tech

8/12/2026

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  • China’s corporate sector is shifting from solar equipment to AI-enabled industrial technology, Goldman Sachs analyst Jacqueline Du notes.
  • Shift marks a “Go Global 3.0” era and moves China beyond EVs, batteries and solar PV.
  • The report cites demand from supply shortages and tech cycles that need AI-enabled data-centre and industrial systems.
  • Unitree Robotics shipped 5,500 units last year, versus 150 each by U.S. rivals Tesla, Figure AI and Agility Robotics.