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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.

The Battery Kingdom: How China Built an Empire to Power the World

China’s dominance in lithium-ion batteries—the heart of the electric vehicle revolution—is not just about manufacturing might. It’s a story of strategic foresight, brutal efficiency, and a state-nurtured ecosystem that has left global rivals playing a desperate game of catch-up. Inside a pristine, climate-

JD.com's Budget EV Fetches $10.8 Million in Promotional Auction, Highlighting Auto Ambitions

JD.com Inc.’s foray into the world's largest electric vehicle market is drawing massive attention, after a promotional auction for the first unit of its co-branded budget car fetched a stunningly high bid. The event highlights the e-commerce giant’s strategy to disrupt China’s

Nio’s Weekly Sales Top 10,000 as Turnaround Strategy Gains Traction

NIO Inc.’s weekly vehicle deliveries have surpassed the 10,000-unit mark for the first time, signaling that the electric vehicle maker’s multi-brand strategy and steadfast investment in core technologies are yielding significant results in a fiercely competitive market. For the week of October 13-19, the

DJI Dominates JD.com's Action Camera Sales Rankings with Osmo Series Sweep

DJI has solidified its dominance in China's action camera market, capturing the top three positions on JD.com's recently released "Action Camera Gold List" with its Osmo series products. The Shenzhen-based technology company's Osmo Action 5 Pro, Osmo Nano, and Osmo

Li Auto Mega Catches Fire in Shanghai, Raising Fresh Concerns Over EV Battery Safety

A Li Auto Mega electric vehicle erupted in flames while driving in Shanghai on October 23, burning down to its frame within seconds in an incident that has intensified scrutiny over battery safety in China's rapidly expanding electric vehicle market. The company confirmed all occupants escaped unharmed, with

Xiaomi Unveils Purchase Tax Subsidy for Auto Buyers, Committing Over RMB 2 Billion

Xiaomi Corp.announced a purchase tax subsidy program for its electric vehicle customers, with estimated investment exceeding 2 billion yuan ($277 million), as the company moves to protect buyers facing potential delivery delays into 2026. The subsidy applies to customers who lock in orders before Nov. 30, 2025, but receive

BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao Raises Prices, Adds Huawei Tech to New SUV Versions

BYD Company Ltd.’s premium off-road brand, Fang Cheng Bao, is escalating its push into China’s high-end electric vehicle market with upgraded and pricier versions of its popular SUVs. The move signals the two-year-old brand’s confidence in its market position and its strategy to

Alibaba Unveils AI System to Slash GPU Costs by Over 80%

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has developed a new AI computing solution that dramatically reduces the number of expensive GPUs required to run large language models, a breakthrough that could significantly lower the high costs a of generative AI services. The solution, named "Aegaeon," was developed by Alibaba Cloud,

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