China - May 21, 2025 Storyline: Humanoid robots set to compete in the world's first robot fighting competition in Hangzhou City of east China's Zhejiang Province went through stress tests on Wednesday, proving their ability to perform the combat matches and providing data for organizers to adjust rules. The China Media Group (CMG) World Robot Contest: Mech Combat Arena Competition, scheduled for Sunday, will be livestreamed globally. The first round of stress tests on Wednesday covered the entire process of the game, including exhibition matches and competition matches, and were joined by ring announcers, anchors, and professional referees. Based on test results, the rules of the game have been basically determined and are subject to further adjustments, according to organizers. It's also set that robots will be remote-controlled when fighting in the arena, the organizers added. A significance of the game is to test the robots' ability to learn. When the robots are able to dance, exercise and fight, they will be made lighter for application in people's daily life and production, according to developers. Shotlist: Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, east China - May 21, 2025: 1. Humanoid robots waiting for tests 2. Humanoid robots walking to arena 3. Referees of fighting competition 4. Various of humanoid robots fighting, board showing rules of game 5. Various of exhibition match in progress. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]