At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on March 6, 2025, Unitree Robotics featured its advanced G1 humanoid robot, underscoring China's growing lead in the global humanoid robotics space. The demonstration highlighted not only the company's technical capabilities but also the broader trend of state-supported technological advancement in an industry where government backing plays a significant role.

Unitree Robotics, known for its agile, multifunctional robots, received significant acclaim when CEO Wang attended a Chinese government summit with President Xi Jinping. The company’s advanced robotics, which have potential industrial, commercial, and military applications, raise concerns about alignment with authoritarian practices and the potential misuse of technology in repressive contexts.

Unitree Robotics CEO Wang Xingxing was seen at a private sector summit hosted by President Xi Jinping on February 17, 2025, where he joined other prominent business leaders. His attendance highlights a direct engagement with China's authoritarian leadership, raising concerns about the company's implicit support for such regimes.

The article on the National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct highlights significant human rights violations in global supply chains as well as inadequate labor protections. Although primarily aimed at US companies, its critique resonates globally, urging companies such as Unitree Robotics to reassess and improve their supply chain ethics and labor practices to avoid complicity in systemic human rights abuses.