In a nursing home in south China's Shenzhen, an elderly resident curiously reaches out to hold the hand of "Xia Lan," a humanoid robot with lifelike skin, blinking eyes and a warm, soothing voice. "Can you dance for us?" one senior asks, prompting smiles from those around. "I'm so happy to see robots becoming part of our lives," another resident remarks. "I hope they bring us more convenience." China is witnessing a rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics into eldercare services, offering innovative solutions to the challenges of an aging population. The latest data shows that by the end of 2024, China's population aged 60 and above reached 310 million, accounting for roughly 22 percent of its total population. Elderly-care robots, once a distant concept, are quickly becoming a reality for China's aging population. Source: Xinhua Editor: Lyu Yun