# Shanghai science forum photos show China's AI and robotics advances in rivalry with US > Source: > Published: 2026-07-21 01:22:39+00:00 # Shanghai science forum photos show China's AI and robotics advances in rivalry with US - Bookmark [China](/topic/china)'s leading technology companies showcased hundreds of cutting-edge products at the World AI Conference in [Shanghai](/topic/shanghai) — from advanced robotics to artificial intelligence systems. The nation's annual flagship AI event, which was held from July 17 to 20, took place against the backdrop of a heated U.S.-China tech rivalry. More than 1,100 companies participated. [Chinese](/topic/chinese) companies have developed more than 400 humanoid robot products, more than half the world’s total, state media said. Open-source AI models from China are increasingly challenging leading American ones as they are more widely adopted globally. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.