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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.

China’s Tech Giants Reshape Global Imaging With AI and Mobile Focus

The global imaging industry’s center of gravity is shifting to China, a historic transition powered by a mobile-first philosophy, a colossal domestic market, and formidable strengths in artificial intelligence and supply chain integration. This move marks the third major power transfer in the industry's history, following

China's 453 Km/h Bullet Train Begins Key Tests, But 2.5-Hour Beijing-Shanghai Trip Remains Distant

China has commenced a critical operational assessment for its next-generation CR450 bullet train, a prototype that has reached test speeds of 453 km/h, marking a significant step in the nation’s pursuit of faster rail transport. The milestone advances a key national technology project, but also underscores the

China's Unitree Launches H2 Robot, Upping Ante in Humanoid Race

0:00 /0:50 1× Unitree Robotics has unveiled its next-generation humanoid robot, the H2, signaling an aggressive push to advance its technology in the highly competitive field of bipedal robotics. The new model is taller and significantly heavier than its predecessor, standing 180cm tall and weighing 70kg, according

Nio CEO Doubles Down on Q4 Profit Goal, Pledging Growth Over Cuts

Nio Inc.’s founder and chief executive, William Li, has reiterated his “must-achieve” goal of delivering a profitable fourth quarter in 2025, telling senior staff that the target hinges on boosting sales volume rather than relying solely on cost-cutting measures, as the Chinese electric-vehicle maker navigates persistent

Legal Shock！ NIO in Hot Water

Looks like NIO’s facing more than just slowing EV sales! Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC, has officially sued the Chinese electric vehicle maker in a U.S. court, claiming NIO inflated its revenues and misled investors.

Morgan Stanley Says Pop Mart Can Withstand 130% US Tariff Shock

As the specter of renewed US-China trade hostilities looms, with a potential 130% tariff on Chinese-made toys threatening to disrupt supply chains, Morgan Stanley has issued a surprisingly sanguine analysis. In a research note published on October 12, 2025, the investment bank argues that the market is overstating

DJI Rattles Market With Deep Discounts, Triggering Backlash and Competitor Moves

SZ DJI Technology , the world’s dominant civilian drone maker, has upended its long-held premium pricing strategy with surprise discounts on popular products, a move that has sparked customer anger and signals a new phase of intense competition in the consumer electronics market. The deep price cuts, which the

Chinese Flying Car Maker Huitian Secures Record Middle East Order After Dubai Demo

Chinese flying car developer Huitian has secured a landmark order for 600 of its vehicles from Middle Eastern buyers following a successful public demonstration in Dubai, signaling a significant step toward the commercialization of personal aerial mobility. The record-breaking orders followed the first overseas public manned flight of the

Xiaomi Stock Tumbles Nearly 8% Following Fiery SU7 Crash

Xiaomi Corp. shares plunged after one of its SU7 electric vehicles was involved in a fatal crash in Chengdu, where the car caught fire and rescuers were unable to open the doors to save the trapped driver. The Beijing-based company’s stock fell as much as 7.82% in

Oppo to Unveil Find X9 Flagship, Shifting Strategy With Flat Screens and Upgraded Power

Oppo is set to launch its new Find X9 flagship smartphone series on October 16, signaling a strategic shift by abandoning curved displays in favor of flat screens while incorporating significant upgrades to battery life and camera technology, all powered by MediaTek's latest high-end chip. The Chinese