Chinese Unitree robots have captivated the American public with a performance on 'America's Got Talent', receiving a standing ovation. This contrasts with potential US congressional action to ban such Chinese technology.

A gulf is emerging between how the American public and lawmakers are viewing Chinese robots, analysts say, following a high-profile performance by Chinese robotics champion Unitree’s humanoid robots on US television show America’s Got Talent, which received a standing ovation from the studio audience. While ratings figures have yet to be announced, the appearance of Unitree’s G1 robots on a prime time American television show in its season premiere could contribute to mainstream acceptance of...