Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday visited the Institute of Advanced Technology, University of Science and Technology of China in Hefei, East China’s Anhui, and was greeted by two robots created by the Institute.

The pair of robots, named “Xiao Man” and Jia Jia”, greeted the President when he approached them, saying, “Hello Mr. President. I am Xiao Man. We have been looking forward to your visit. I am very glad to be participated in the process of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.”

President Xi emphasized that China’s development of emerging industries is attracting all attention, and hoped that the sector is flourishing.