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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.

Meizu Bets on Compact Design With Meizu 22, Citing Chip Cost Pressures

Meizu is making a calculated bet on the premium compact smartphone segment with its latest flagship, the Meizu 22, focusing a premium design and camera system while making a strategic compromise on its processor to maintain a competitive price point. The move highlights the intense margin pressures facing smaller manufacturers

Hesai Technology Surges 10% in Hong Kong Trading Debut, Marking Potential Revival of US-China Cross-Listings

Chinese lidar manufacturer Hesai Technology Co. jumped as much as 10.4% in its Hong Kong trading debut, signaling renewed investor appetite for Chinese companies seeking dual listings amid a two-year lull in such offerings. The Shanghai-based company's shares opened at HK 235 per share,valuing

Li Auto Unveils i6 Electric SUV Targeting Younger Consumers Ahead of September 26 Launch

Li Auto officially announced its new five-seat electric SUV, the i6, positioning it as a "new-form factor" vehicle that will launch on September 26. The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer is targeting younger consumers with what CEO Li Xiang describes as a third design approach in the

Chinese Humanoid Robot Sales Surge Despite Limited Capabilities as Companies Chase IPO Dreams

Chinese humanoid robot companies are generating substantial sales despite rudimentary technology, with industry veterans leaving lucrative tech jobs to capitalize on what many view as an artificial bubble before major tech giants enter the market. Unitree Technology announced its IPO process in September 2025, potentially becoming the first A-share

China Launches Multi-Pronged Counteroffensive Against US Chip Restrictions

China has launched an unprecedented three-pronged regulatory counteroffensive against US semiconductor firms, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing chip trade war. The coordinated response includes antidumping investigations on US analog chips, anti-discrimination probes into US semiconductor policies, and antitrust violations findings against Nvidia. The Chinese government initiated

BYD's Hybrid Sedan Seeks to Reclaim Market Share from Geely with Enhanced Features

BYD has launched an upgraded version of its Seal 07 DM-i hybrid sedan, intensifying competition with Geely Automobile in China's plug-in hybrid family car segment. The 2026 model, priced from RMB 149,800 yuan (US$ 21,050) to RMB 186,800 yuan(US$ 26,249), targets

DJI's Upcoming Mini 5 Pro to Pack Professional Features Into Compact Drone

DJI Technology is poised to redefine the compact drone segment with its forthcoming Mini 5 Pro, a model that integrates professional-grade features typically reserved for its larger and more expensive aircraft, according to detailed pre-release information. The consumer drone giant, which teased a product announcement for September 17,

Unitree Robotics Open-Sources Universal Robot World Model Architecture

Unitree Robotics has open-sourced UnifoLM-WMA-0, a world model-action architecture designed to work across multiple robot platforms, marking a significant move by the Chinese robotics company to advance embodied AI development through collaborative innovation. The company announced the release on September 15, positioning the architecture as a

Huawei to Launch New Watch and Earbuds, Solidifying Lead in Wearables Market

Huawei Technologies is set to unveil its next-generation smartwatch and earbuds at a launch event on Sept. 24, a strategic move to reinforce its dominance in the global wearables market just as new data confirms its number one position. The company has officially announced the event, where the flagship

The Chinese Refrigerator That Conquered the World

From a near-bankrupt Chinese factory to a global appliance behemoth, Haier’s quiet, forty-year campaign to build a brand, not just a product, rewrote the playbook for China Inc. On a stretch of road just off Interstate 20, a green sign marks the turn for “Haier Boulevard.” It’