BEIJING — China ’s most-watched TV show, the annual CCTV Spring Festival gala, on Monday showcased the country’s cutting-edge industrial policy and Beijing’s push to dominate humanoid robots and the f...

Back-flipping, nunchuck-weilding humanoid robots delighted and amazed viewers at China’s annual televised new-year extravaganza with their kung-fu choreography.

With the year of the horse beginning Tuesday, AI developers are offering free tea, free use of cars and even robots in promotions aimed at locking in users.