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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.

Leapmotor Overtakes HIMA in China's Fierce EV Race as October Sales Hit Record Highs

China’s electric vehicle startups saw a torrent of sales in October, shattering records in a month that reshuffled the industry’s competitive landscape. Leapmotor Technology Co. pulled off a surprise victory to become the top-selling startup, unseating Huawei’s premium HIMA alliance, while Nio Inc. posted a dramatic

Huawei Mate 70 Air Set for November 6 Launch, Report says

Huawei Technologies is expected to unveil its ultra-thin Mate 70 Air smartphone this week, according to industry sources and leaked information from authorized retailers. According to reports circulating on social media platform Weibo and retail channel sources on November 3, the device has entered the reservation phase at authorized

Beyond Price Wars: Wuling's Five-Year Reign in China's Entry-Level EV Market

Wuling's Hongguang MINI EV has maintained its position as China's best-selling budget electric vehicle for 60 consecutive months since its 2020 launch, accumulating over 1.7 million units sold. The compact EV's sustained success in the sub-RMB 50,000 ($6,900) segment

China's Flying Car Maker Positions for Commercial Takeoff with Tourism Routes and Factory Ramp-Up

XPeng-backed eVTOL manufacturer Xiaopeng HT Aero, known as HT Aero, is accelerating commercialization of its flying cars, moving the futuristic vehicles from concept to consumer reality. The company completed its first flight demonstration in northwest China and secured 200 vehicle orders for tourism routes, while ramping up production capacity

Xpeng Overtakes Li Auto in Hong Kong Market Cap, Reshuffling China EV Startup Hierarchy

Xpeng surpassed Li Auto in Hong Kong market capitalization on October 28, marking the first time since its 2020 listing debut that the Chinese electric vehicle maker has topped Li Auto's valuation. The shift signals a renewed competitive dynamic among China's trio of leading EV startups.

Unitree Robotics Teases Launch of New Quadruped Robot

Unitree Robotics announced on October 29 it will soon release a new product, according to a promotional post on its official channel. The company teased the upcoming device with the tagline "compact body, industry performance," stating its power performance would be approximately twice that of its Go2 model.

BYD Deepens Japan Push with K-Car Launch, Surpassing Toyota in EV Sales

BYD Co. is intensifying its campaign in Japan's notoriously challenging auto market, unveiling a locally-tailored electric K-car alongside two additional models at the Tokyo Motor Show as the Chinese manufacturer seeks to build on its unexpected success in pure electric vehicle sales. The move signals BYD&

Xiaomi's YU7 Winter Range Test Results Draw Industry Skepticism

Xiaomi Corp.'s promotion of its YU7 electric vehicle's range performance has sparked controversy after a prominent automotive reviewer questioned the validity of a winter test conducted at temperatures critics say were too mild to qualify as genuine cold-weather conditions. Lei Jun, Xiaomi's founder,

Huawei's Mate 80 Series Set for November Launch with Prices Starting at $760

Huawei Technologies is preparing to unveil its Mate 80 flagship smartphone series next month, according to recent leaks from Chinese tech bloggers. The information suggests the launch is imminent, with offline promotional materials now in preparation. This follows the June release of Huawei's Pura 80 series, which positioned

Chinese Automakers Capture Record 7.4% of European Car Market on Hybrid and EV Push

Chinese automakers seized a record 7.4% share of the European passenger car market in September 2025, driven by aggressive expansion in plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle offerings, according to research firm Dataforce. The milestone marks the strongest monthly performance ever for Chinese brands in the region, fueled by