What happens when robots and AI join the holiday?

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  Cutting through an overload of information to get to the heart of the story.

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  This is The Point.

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  A cyber-Chinese New Year?

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  When tradition meets technology, what does the celebration look like?

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  You may have been impressed by the humanoid robots performing at this year and last year's Spring Festival galas.

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  Beyond robotics, AI, VR,

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  and other cutting-edge technologies are refreshing the way people experience one of the most important days on the Chinese calendar.

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  So welcome to part two of our two-part special series of The Point.

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  I'm Lixin.

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  Today, my guests and I I will get a first-hand experience of a VR game themed around the Great Wall,

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  and then sit down to explore why a cyber-Chinese New Year is quietly gaining popularity across China.

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  Joining me today are David Bartosz,

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  distinguished research fellow at Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Professor Li Lun,

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  assistant professor of economics at Peking University,

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  and Alex Xu, stand-up comedian and podcast producer.

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  First, we're going to experience the VR game that I talked about,

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  themed around the history of the Great Wall, a simple, deeply tied to Chinese history and culture.

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  Once again, before we go into the gaming room,

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  I'd like to thank all Space for providing the experience and the venue.

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  Let's go.

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