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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.

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

Meituan Unveils AI Model LongCat as Local Services Battle Shifts to Technology Front

Chinese food delivery giant Meituan launched its open-source large language model LongCat in September, marking a strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence as competition in China's local services sector intensifies beyond traditional subsidy wars. The launch came amid heightened rivalry with Alibaba Group Holding, which reported strong AI

Xiaomi Bets on Rear Screen Technology to Challenge iPhone 17 in Risky High-End Strategy

Xiaomi is banking on rear screen technology as a key differentiator for its upcoming Mi 17 series, skipping the Mi 16 generation entirely in an aggressive bid to compete with Apple's iPhone 17 lineup expected later this year. The Chinese smartphone maker has been heavily promoting what it

China's Autonomous Delivery Vehicle Market Surges as New Players Challenge Established Leaders

The autonomous delivery vehicle sector is experiencing unprecedented growth in 2025, with market deliveries expected to exceed 30,000 units as both established players accelerate shipments and new entrants intensify competition. Traditional automotive supplier Desay SV Automotive has launched its "Chuanxing Zhiyuan" brand, while newcomer Minieye has introduced