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Humanoid robots join dancers at WorldSkills opening in Shanghai

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The WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai kicked off with a unique dance performance featuring humanoid robots alongside human performers, attracting significant audience enthusiasm. Running from September 22 to 27, the event gathers 1,385 competitors from 68 countries for contests spanning construction, manufacturing, IT, creative arts, and personal services. China sends 71 participants across all events, as the main competition takes place from September 23 to 26 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center.

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The 48th edition of the WorldSkills Competition opened in Shanghai, featuring a spectacular dance performance with humanoid robots and human performers that drew cheers from the audience. Held from 22 to 27 September, this event brings together 1,385 competitors from 68 countries for 64 events covering areas such as construction, manufacturing, information technology, creative arts, and personal services. China has entered 71 competitors across all skills categories, participating in the competition that runs from 23 to 26 September at the National Exhibition and Convention Center.

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The ceremony featured a spectacular dance performance with humanoid robots and human performers, drawing cheers from the audience. Held from 22 to 27 September, the competition brings together 1,385 competitors from 68 countries for 64 events.

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2026-09-23 · Euronews

Humanoid robots join dancers at WorldSkills opening in Shanghai · assertive framing

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The 48th edition of the WorldSkills Competition has opened in Shanghai. asserted

edition → open → Shanghai

competition → feature → events

The contests cover areas including construction, manufacturing, information technology, creative arts and personal services. asserted

contests → cover → construction

China has entered 71 competitors across all 64 skills. asserted

China → enter → skills

The competition itself runs from 23 to 26 September at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. asserted

competition → run → Exhibition