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  "id": 1851225,
  "title": "Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree opens over 600% higher in Shanghai debut",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/chinese-humanoid-robot-maker-unitree-opens-over-600-higher-in-1851225",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-19T01:27:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/unitree-china-humanoid-robot-share-price-ipo-shanghai-6327331"
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  "account": "SHANGHAI/BEIJING — Shares in Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree surged more than 600% higher during its debut on the Shanghai stock exchange on August 19. The company's stock opened at 1,100 yuan (US$163) on the STAR Market, a tech-focused platform, which is 629% higher than its IPO price of 150.8 yuan. This trading debut follows Unitree's roughly US$900 million initial public offering last week, signaling a significant milestone for China's robotics sector, which is a crucial battleground in the Sino-US tech rivalry. Analysts view this as a watershed moment, providing mainland investors with direct exposure to one of the leading companies in the field. Morningstar analyst Kangyuxiao Li noted that this could influence valuations for future robotics IPOs and private companies.",
  "summary": "The trading debut follows Unitree's roughly US$900 million initial public offering last week.",
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