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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.

OPPO Unveils Find X9 with Industry's Narrowest Bezels as Chinese Tech Competition Intensifies

OPPO has revealed the front design of its upcoming Find X9 smartphone, featuring what may be the industry's narrowest physical four-sided bezels, as Chinese technology companies accelerate innovation to compete in the premium smartphone market. The device is expected to debut with MediaTek Inc.'s new

Morgan Stanley Sees Strong Competitive Edge at CATL After Factory Visit, Targets 1TWh Capacity by 2026

Contemporary Amperex Technology has built formidable manufacturing capabilities that create sustained competitive advantages through advanced automation and materials science, Morgan Stanley analysts concluded after visiting the Chinese battery maker's facilities. The investment bank maintained its overweight rating with a target price of 425 yuan ($59), representing 20% upside

Ecovacs Faces Growing Competition from Roborock and Dreame in Robot Vacuum Market

China's leading robot vacuum maker Ecovacs Robotics is grappling with intensifying competition from rivals Roborock Technology and Dreame Technology, despite posting strong financial results in the first half of 2025. The Suzhou-based company reported revenue of 8.68 billion yuan ($1.2 billion) for the six months

Chinese Robotics Firms Find Growth, and Hurdles, in Global Push

First-half 2025 earnings from China’s leading robotics companies reveal a pivotal shift: overseas markets are no longer a peripheral option but a crucial, high-stakes arena that is driving growth while simultaneously presenting significant operational and geopolitical challenges. The latest financial results paint a picture of divergent fortunes.

Huawei Slashes Prices on Flagship Smartphones by Up to $275

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. announced significant price cuts across its flagship smartphone lineup on September 17, with discounts reaching as much as 2,000 yuan ($275) as part of what the company calls its "HarmonyOS Gratitude Season." The price reductions cover Huawei's premium device portfolio, including

UBS Upgrades Nio to Buy as $1 Billion Funding Boosts Consumer Confidence

UBS Securities has upgraded Nio Inc. from Neutral to Buy, lifting its 12-month price target to 8.50 from 6.20, following the electric vehicle maker's recent $1 billion equity offering that analysts say has restored consumer confidence in the company's operations and financial stability.

DJI Set to Challenge Insta360 and GoPro with Modular Osmo Nano Camera

DJI Innovation is preparing to enter the compact camera market with its upcoming Osmo Nano, a modular device featuring magnetic attachment capabilities that directly targets competitors Insta360 and GoPro. The Chinese drone manufacturer announced the product launch for September 23, 2025, at 8 PM through a teaser video titled "

Baidu Shares Surge to 20-Month High on AI Chip Venture Success

Baidu shares surged to their highest level since October 2023, driven by growing investor confidence in the Chinese internet giant's artificial intelligence chip business and strategic partnerships. The stock climbed as much as 14% in Hong Kong trading, marking the biggest intraday gain in over two years. The

Xiaomi Reveals Mi 17 Series with Rear Display and Leica Triple Camera to Challenge iPhone

Xiaomi officially unveiled its Mi 17 series smartphones featuring a rear display and enhanced Leica camera system, positioning the flagship devices as direct competitors to Apple's iPhone lineup in what represents the Chinese manufacturer's most aggressive challenge to date. The company announced three models - Mi 17,

Alibaba's New AI Chip Specifications Rival Nvidia's H20

A recent report has revealed that Alibaba Group has developed a new artificial intelligence chip whose key specifications match those of Nvidia's H20 processors, marking a significant advancement in China's domestic semiconductor capabilities. According to China Central Television's evening news program broadcast on September