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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.

Chinese Robotic Mower Maker MOVA Bets on LiDAR Tech to Challenge RTK Dominance

MOVA, a Beijing-based robotic lawn mower manufacturer, is making waves in the European and North American markets with its distinctive 3D LiDAR technology approach. In an exclusive interview with Tmtpost, MOVA's Chief Technology Officer Qin Ling outlined the company's strategy to differentiate itself in the

DJI Mini 5 Pro Review: The 1-Inch Upgrade

ITheat Technology, a Shanghai-based Chinese technology media outlet, released a comprehensive review of DJI's latest consumer drone on September 18, 2025. The review examines the DJI Mini 5 Pro, which represents a significant upgrade in the company's lightweight drone series, featuring enhanced camera capabilities, obstacle

Pony.ai Targets Profitability by Early 2026, Plans Robotaxi Expansion, Report Says

Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony.ai is aiming to achieve a key profitability target by early 2026 and significantly expand its global robotaxi fleet, according to a media report citing a top executive. The statements were made by the company's chief financial officer in a recent interview with

New variant of Xiaomi YU7 Spotted at Nürburgring as Chinese EV Maker Pushes High-Performance Push

Xiaomi appears to be developing a high-performance variant of its YU7 SUV, following spy shots of a camouflaged test vehicle at Germany's Nürburgring circuit. The development signals the Chinese smartphone-turned-automaker's continued push into performance electric vehicles, potentially addressing customer complaints about the current

Baidu's Surge Signals Market Reawakening to China's 'Hard Tech' Value

Baidu's recent stock surge represents more than a momentary market rally; it signals a potential turning point in how investors value the search giant's long-term artificial intelligence strategy and, by extension, China's broader "hard tech" sector. As the market begins to

Chinese Automaker Debates Signal Shift in Extended-Range EV Market Dynamics

China's electric vehicle sector is witnessing a strategic realignment as industry leaders reassess the viability of extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) amid shifting market dynamics and technological advances. Nio founder Li Bin suggested in August that the "golden age" of extended-range SUVs is ending, citing

Horizon Robotics Faces Deepening Losses as Chip Giants Close In and Clients Go In-House

Chinese autonomous driving chip company Horizon Robotics reported a widening loss of 5.23 billion yuan (US$723 million) for the first half of 2025, up from 5.1 billion yuan a year earlier, despite revenue growth of 67.6%. The company faces mounting pressure from international semiconductor giants entering

Honor Reportedly Developing Smartphone with 10,000mAh Battery

Honor is rumored to be developing a new mid-range smartphone that will feature a 10,000mAh battery, a capacity that would be an industry first for a mainstream handset and significantly larger than current market offerings, according to a recent report from China. The details were circulated in a

Xiaomi Recalls Nearly 117,000 Electric Vehicles Over Autonomous Driving Safety Concerns

Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi's automotive division has initiated a significant recall of its electric vehicles with Chinese authorities under the country's defective automobile product recall regulations, due to safety issues with its advanced driver assistance systems. The recall affects 116,887 units of the SU7 Standard

DJI Ventures Beyond Drones as Rivals Counter-Attack in Cross-Industry Battle

DJI Technology is expanding beyond its drone dominance into panoramic cameras and robotic vacuums, triggering a multi-front battle as rivals Insta360 Technology and Dreame Technology retaliate by entering the unmanned aerial vehicle market. The Shenzhen-based drone giant quietly launched its first 360-degree camera Osmo 360 in July