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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.

Avatr, Changan's Premium EV Brand, Plans Hong Kong IPO for Global Push

Avatr Technology, the premium electric vehicle brand backed by state-owned automaker Changan Automobile, Huawei Technologies Co. and battery giant CATL, plans to file for a Hong Kong initial public offering in the fourth quarter of 2025 to fuel its global expansion and charging network development. The planned listing, a

Huawei's New AI Chip Launch Highlights Three Critical Challenges for China's Domestic Semiconductor Industry

China's AI chip sector is undergoing a strategic transformation as Huawei Technologies Co. unveiled its latest processor lineup at the 2025 Huawei Connect conference, introducing the Ascend 950, 960, and 970 series AI chips alongside a three-year product roadmap that signals the industry's shift toward

Huawei Reportedly Planning 'Air' Model for Mate 80 Series to Rival iPhone Air

A recent report has revealed that Huawei Technologies may be developing an "Air" variant of its upcoming Mate 80 flagship smartphone series, potentially positioning it as a direct competitor to Apple's recently launched iPhone Air. According to a report published by tech publication Huawei Central on

Alibaba Cloud Partners With Nvidia to Accelerate Physical AI Applications

Alibaba Cloud and Nvidia Corp. announced a partnership in Physical AI technology at the 2025 Hangzhou Apsara Conference on September 24, aimed at accelerating development cycles for embodied intelligence and assisted driving applications. Under the collaboration, Alibaba Cloud's artificial intelligence platform PAI will integrate Nvidia's Physical

Neolix CEO: China's Autonomous Vehicles Lead the World, 10,000 Unit Milestone Just the Beginning

Beijing-based autonomous delivery vehicle manufacturer Neolix announced on September 23rd that its 10,000th vehicle rolled off the production line in Tonglu, Zhejiang Province, marking a significant milestone for the industry. Founded in 2018, the company has established what it claims is the world's first 10,000-

NIO's Turnaround: Sales Problem Solved, Financial Health is the Next Hurdle

NIO Inc. has achieved a significant turnaround in sales momentum with strong locked orders for its latest models, prompting Nomura to raise its target price to 8.40 from 5.00 while maintaining a Neutral rating, according to a research report published Sunday. The Chinese electric vehicle maker's

Alibaba Pledges Over 380 Billion Yuan to AI as CEO Outlines ‘Superintelligence’ Vision

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is escalating its high-stakes bet on artificial intelligence, pledging to increase capital expenditure and unveiling its most powerful large language model to date as it vies for a top position in the global AI hierarchy. At the company’s 2025 Apsara Conference, Chief Executive Officer

Alibaba’s AliExpress Pivots to Challenge Amazon for Top Brands

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s international e-commerce unit AliExpress is shifting its strategic focus from low-price competition to courting established brands, in a direct challenge to Amazon.com Inc.’s dominance in the global market. The move signals a significant strategic realignment among China’s leading cross-border

Thumb Camera Showdown: Can DJI’s OSMO Nano Outshine Insta360’s GO Ultra?

DJI Technology has launched a new compact camera, directly challenging a niche market dominated by its rival Insta360 and escalating the competition between the two Chinese technology firms. The move signals an intensifying battle for leadership in the consumer imaging sector, which now sees the companies competing across drones, panoramic

DJI, GoPro Launch New Cameras in a Head-to-Head Battle for Market Dominance

DJI Technology and GoPro launched new action cameras on the same day, escalating their rivalry in a direct battle for the high-growth imaging market. The simultaneous releases on September 23 signal divergent strategies, with DJI targeting the mainstream creator economy while GoPro doubles down on its professional user base.