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China Halts Unitree’s A-Share IPO Green Channel, Signaling Cooldown for Robot Stocks

Regulators withdrew the fast-track review to cool speculative trading in robot-themed shares.

Overview

  • Reports on January 4 say Unitree’s expedited review for an A-share listing was halted and the company must enter the standard queue.
  • Sources describe the move as a sector-wide effort to deflate overheating in robotics-related trades viewed as speculative.
  • CSRC disclosures show Unitree completed IPO counseling in November, with CITIC Securities serving as the sponsor institution.
  • Unitree executives have said 2024 revenue exceeded ¥1 billion with consecutive profitability, indicating the pause targets market froth rather than the firm’s eligibility.
  • Context for the clampdown includes sharp rallies after robotics firms took control of listed companies—examples include Shangwei New Materials, Shengtong Energy, and Fenglong Co.—and a terminated Dongjie–Aubo deal late in December.