BEIJING — Humanoid robots hip-hop danced, performed martial arts and played keyboard, guitar and drums at the opening ceremony of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Thursday evening.

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China has unveiled the world’s first fully automated “Robot Mall,” where humanoid robots not only serve as products for sale but also operate the stores, cafes, and entertainment spaces within.

Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com is accelerating its offline expansion with the launch of its biggest brick-and-mortar retail complex to date, a 750,000-square-foot smart mall in southern Beijing.