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People — and robots — are getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in China

China is getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and the festivities will include robots

By E. EDUARDO CASTILLO - Associated Press
Feb 13, 2026
Feb 13, 2026 Updated Feb 17, 2026
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A humanoid robot wearing a traditional headdress is displayed during a media preview of a robotic temple fair ahead of Lunar New Year in Beijing, China, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

Vincent Thian - AP

A humanoid robot wearing a traditional headdress is displayed during a media preview of a robotic temple fair celebrated ahead of Lunar New Year in Beijing, China, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

Vincent Thian - AP

A humanoid robot in lion dance costume performs on stage during a media preview of a robotic temple fair ahead of Lunar New Year in Beijing, China, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

Vincent Thian - AP

Humanoid robots in lion dance costumes perform on stage during a media preview of a robotic temple fair ahead of Lunar New Year in Beijing, China, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

Vincent Thian - AP

Humanoid robots perform during the media preview of a robotic temple fair celebrated ahead of Lunar New Year in Beijing, China, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

Vincent Thian - AP

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By E. EDUARDO CASTILLO - Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — It's not just people — in China, the robots are also getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

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