China's Year of the Horse: travel surge, AI promos, and Draco Malfoy memes

TL;DR
China’s Lunar New Year kicks off with a record 9.5 billion trips planned over 40 days as families reunite during the Year of the Horse (Fire Horse) and tech firms push AI promotions; viral trends include a 'crying horse' plush and Draco Malfoy door decorations tied to the Chinese reading of his name, amid hopes that extended holidays will lift consumption during an economic slowdown.
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- Chinese robot makers ready for Lunar New Year entertainment spotlight Reuters
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- Humanoid Robot Gala Concert by Agibot in Shanghai demonstrates multi unit machine coordination and production goals for 2025 Technetbook
- A humanoid robot wearing a traditional headdress is displayed during a media preview of a robotic temple fair celebrated ahead of Lunar New Year in Beijing, China, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Sandusky Register
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