China is actively researching humanoid robots for military use.

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

China is actively researching humanoid robots for military use. Reuters reviewed 100+ procurement records, patents, and military papers showing the PLA planning for eventual battlefield deployment. A 2025 military university paper modeled humanoid robots in an urban assault force clearing buildings alongside troops. The PLA's newspaper called for accelerating transfer of robot tech from labs to training grounds. State defense company Norinco has built a humanoid called Fuxi for sentry du