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Hangzhou-based robot manufacturer and unicorn enterprise Unitree Robotics on Sunday denied reports that its "green channel" for an A-share listing had been suspended, saying that its planned listing has not been halted, according to a statement the company sent to the Global Times.

Unitree Robotics said a recent media report on the company's listing plans, which was widely reposted online, contained factual inaccuracies. The company said it has not applied for any "green channel" for listing, adding that the report misled the public and seriously infringed its legitimate rights. Unitree said it has reported the incident to relevant authorities, demanded the retraction of the misleading information and reserved the right to pursue legal action.

Unitree Robotics' listing process is progressing smoothly, and any updates will be disclosed in accordance with laws and regulations, said the statement. 

Information previously disclosed on the China Securities Regulatory Commission's website shows that Unitree Robotics has completed its IPO tutoring process by the end of 2025, with CITIC Securities serving as the sponsor. Market sources said the company was expected to fast-track its push for an A-share listing via a so-called green channel and vie to become China's first listed humanoid-robot maker, The paper reported.

The "green channel" for listings refers to a fast-track mechanism that offers priority review and expedited approval for certain types of companies, significantly shortening the time from application to listing, according to media reports.