Picture this: Western execs strutting into China, thinking they’re the kings of industry, only to be humbled by factories run by robots that don’t even need coffee breaks! China’s “dark factories” and EV dominance left these suits shell-shocked, with Ford’s CEO admitting defeat and others scrapping their own projects. From robotic takeovers to a flood of skilled engineers, China’s automation game is making the West look like it’s stuck in the Stone Age.
Western Executives Shaken After Visiting China
