54%
of global industrial robot deployments went to China in 2024.
Jee Chee Ren presents
Experience
China Speed
Tour 2026
Access beyond the obvious. Context beneath the surface. Connect with the people building China’s AI, robotics and future-technology economy.
Contact Jee Chee Ren →A journey that matters
See the ecosystem from the inside.
This is not a sightseeing tour. It is a six-day executive immersion into the companies, technologies and people shaping the next era of physical AI.
Meet founders and operators, step inside R&D labs and smart factories, compare real-world solutions, and build the relationships that turn curiosity into opportunity.
Why now
China Speed is already in motion.
China’s scale is not only technological. It is the ability to connect research, supply chains and deployment at exceptional speed.
2M+
industrial robots are operating in Chinese factories.
470
robots per 10,000 manufacturing employees in China.
What Elon Musk Said About China
China is AWESOME.
“I generally recommend people go to China as much as they can, because China has so many things to see. I took the bullet train from Beijing to Xi’an. That was a great experience. The train stations are amazing.
“The Terracotta Warriors are one of the wonders of the world. Just make sure you look out the window and aren’t on your phone, because there’s so much to see. Any words I say do not do justice to the incredible majesty that is China. It’s awesome.”
Watch the original video on YouTubeThird-party video featuring Elon Musk, embedded from YouTube for discussion and context only. The video and views expressed belong to the original publisher and do not imply endorsement of Jee Chee Ren or the Experience China Speed Tour.What this means for you
Come back with more than a China story.
Leave with a sharper point of view, better-informed priorities and relationships that can shape your next move.
See
Advanced technologies deployed in real time, on the ground.
Understand
How China turns innovation into commercial velocity.
Connect
The people, companies and ecosystems building the future.
Identify
Partnership, investment and market-expansion opportunities.
Three cities, one journey
Follow the full chain of China Speed.
From frontier intelligence to manufacturing scale and hardware execution, each city reveals a different part of the ecosystem.
Capital. Policy.
Frontier AI.
Where national ambition, research institutions and the AI frontier converge.
Scale. Trade.
Manufacturing.
Where commercial muscle and industrial capability move into production.
The hardware
capital.
Where products, supply chains and robotics ambition become real.
Your sherpa
Rich Robinson
Quarter of a century in China. Serial entrepreneur, investor, advisor, storyteller and connector. Rich has built one of the region’s most valuable technology networks—and opens doors that remain closed to typical delegations.
30years in Asia
9startups; 6 co-founded
300+startups mentored
60+investor / advisor roles
For nearly two decades, Rich Robinson has been my go-to guy to explore and understand China’s speed and innovation on the ground. He’s the best.Dave McClure — Founder, PracticalVC & 500 Startups
If you want a deep-dive, on-the-ground look at China’s tech ecosystem, Rich is the guy. He curates and delivers these high impact tours with high signal and no fluff.William Bao Bean — Managing General Partner, Orbit Ventures
Tentative itinerary
Six days. Three cities. One inside view.
A purposeful journey through the places where China’s AI, robotics and industrial capability move from ideas into real-world momentum.
Start at the AI frontier.
Welcome dinner on arrival, followed by four curated company visits across 30 November and 1 December.Evening 1 Dec · Fly to Guangzhou
See scale in action.
Two company visits focused on manufacturing, mobility and commercial execution.Evening 2 Dec · High-speed rail to Shenzhen
Go deep on hardware.
Four company visits across the city’s robotics and technology ecosystem.4 Dec · Programme concludes by 5pm
Inside the ecosystem
See physical AI in every form.
The programme is curated around the companies and technologies most relevant to the future of intelligence in the physical world.
AI Platforms
JD.com · Tencent
Logistics intelligence, digital ecosystems and real-world AI infrastructure.
Autonomous Mobility
WeRide · Pony.ai
Robotaxis, L4 autonomy and intelligent vehicles at real-world scale.
Humanoids
Galbot · UBTECH · LimX Dynamics · Dobot
Embodied intelligence and the future of work.
Smart Industry
Xiaomi EV Factory · Meituan
Smart manufacturing, drones and autonomous delivery.
Frontier Models
Moonshot AI · 01.AI
Foundation models, AI agents and enterprise intelligence.
Autonomous Machines
EHang · Pudu Robotics
eVTOL, service robotics and intelligent automation.
Potential company visits are subject to final company availability and programme confirmation. The current visit shortlist is available on request.
The tour experience
Made for depth, not a checklist.
Every detail is designed to help leaders concentrate on the learning, the connections and the opportunities ahead.
Curated access
Doors that remain closed to ordinary public delegations.
Executive briefings
Strategy conversations that go far deeper than a walkthrough.
Premium experience
Thoughtful travel, accommodation, dining and peer exchange.
Seamless coordination
Visas, timing, travel and logistics managed end to end.
China readiness
Language, protocol and expectations made easy to navigate.
Small group format
Real conversations, shared insights and a valuable peer network.
What’s included.
We take care of the practical detail, so you can focus on what the journey reveals.
Inter-city travel across all three cities
Accommodation, selected meals and welcome dinner
Curated visits and executive briefings
Interpretation and ground coordination
Pre-tour China readiness briefing
Not included
International flights, visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses.
Request the full programme.
Receive the current visit shortlist, complete programme details, practical arrangements and application information directly from Jee Chee Ren.
Contact Jee Chee Ren →Frequently asked questions
Practical answers before you travel.
Everything else—including the current visit shortlist and practical arrangements—is available directly from Jee Chee Ren.
What is the Experience China Speed Tour 2026?
It is a six-day executive immersion into China’s AI, robotics and smart-manufacturing ecosystem, curated by Jee Chee Ren.
When and where does the tour take place?
The programme runs from 29 November to 4 December 2026 across Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
Who is the tour for?
The tour is designed for business leaders, investors, researchers, academics, technology innovators and others seeking a deeper understanding of China’s robotics ecosystem.
Are company visits confirmed?
The programme is curated around a current visit shortlist. Individual company visits remain subject to final availability and programme confirmation.
How can I request full programme details?
Contact Jee Chee Ren at joseph@jeecheeren.com to request the current visit shortlist, practical arrangements and application information.
China’s robotics future is moving now.
Request full programme details and discover what it means to experience China Speed from the inside.
Contact Jee Chee Ren →Jee Chee Ren · joseph@jeecheeren.com