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Alice Ye

Senior editor with 15 years in news and financial media. Covers China's AI, electric vehicles, and robotics, with a focus on industry trends, technological innovation, and capital markets.

BYD Faces Sales Headwinds as Three-Month Decline Raises Competitive Concerns

BYD reported passenger vehicle sales of 474,921 units in November, a 5.77% decline from 504,003 units a year earlier, marking the third consecutive month of year-over-year contraction for the Chinese electric vehicle giant. For the first eleven months of 2025, BYD's cumulative passenger

NIO: Is This a Real Turnaround?

NIO posted third-quarter results that demonstrated meaningful progress in its cost-reduction strategy, but fourth-quarter guidance fell short of market expectations, raising questions about whether the Chinese electric vehicle maker's recovery can be sustained amid intensifying competition and subsidy headwinds. The company reported a vehicle gross

Chinese Startup Unveils Plan for 10-Exaflop Supercomputer in Orbit

A Chinese commercial space firm has unveiled an ambitious plan to build a powerful supercomputing center in low-Earth orbit, positioning itself in the intensifying global race to move high-performance computing from Earth into space. Zhongke Tiansuan announced its "Tiansuan Plan," which aims to deploy a 10-

Leapmotor Emerges as Most Profitable New EV Maker as NIO, XPeng, Li Auto Target Q4 Profitability

China’s emerging electric-vehicle manufacturers delivered mixed third-quarter results that underscore a pivotal moment for the industry, with Leapmotor posting the strongest profit among new entrants while former leaders struggle with margin pressure. The diverging performances highlight an increasingly competitive landscape where sales growth alone no longer guarantees

NIO’s Q4 Profitability Target: An Ambitious Goal That Hinges on Execution

NIO maintained its commitment to achieving profitability in the fourth quarter of 2025 despite reporting a significant quarterly loss of RMB 3.48 billion yuan ($480 million), raising questions about whether the Chinese electric vehicle maker can close a multi-billion-yuan gap in the remaining months of the year.

Huawei Cuts Prices Across Mate 80 Series as Competition Intensifies

Huawei has launched its flagship Mate 80 smartphone series with price reductions of up to 800 yuan ($111) across the lineup, breaking with the industry trend of price increases driven by rising memory costs. The move signals the company's strategic shift to regain market share from Apple Inc.

NIO Signals New Growth Cycle as Margin Rebounds and Q4 Outlook Hits Record High

NIO reported breakthrough improvements in profitability and operational efficiency during the third quarter, with vehicle margin climbing to 14.7%, the highest level in nearly three years. The Chinese electric vehicle maker also issued fourth-quarter guidance for revenue and deliveries that would mark all-time records for the company.

Alibaba’s 2Q FY25 Revenue Up 4.8% on Cloud & AI Tailwinds, Adjusted Net Profit Falls 72%

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. reported second-quarter revenue of 247.80 billion yuan (34.2 billion USD), up 4.8 % year-on-year, while adjusted net profit dropped 72 % to 10.35 billion yuan (1.43 billion USD), reflecting mounting pressure on profitability. The results underscore a stark divergence across

Chinese Consumer Brands Expand Aggressively into Africa as Private Sector Displaces State-Led Model

Chinese engagement in Africa is undergoing a fundamental transformation, with private consumer brands rapidly replacing state-owned infrastructure projects as the primary driver of commercial activity, according to a recent report by an international media outlet. According to CNBC's report published on November 24, 2025, China's

MINISO's Net Profit Falls Over 30% in Q3 Despite Revenue Growth, TOP TOY Doubles Sales

MINISO reported a sharp decline in net profit for the third quarter of 2025 despite beating revenue guidance, as aggressive global expansion and direct store investments weighed on margins. The Chinese lifestyle retailer's net profit attributable to shareholders dropped 31% year-on-year to RMB 441 million ($61