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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.

Unitree Robotics CEO Says AI Hardware Ready, But Models Lag Behind at Bund Summit

Unitree Robotics Technology founder and CEO Wang Xingxing delivered a sobering assessment of artificial intelligence's practical applications at the 2025 Bund Summit, arguing that while hardware capabilities are sufficient, AI models remain unable to effectively utilize existing technology for real-world tasks. Speaking at the Shanghai conference on

Chinese Companies Dominate Global Smart Vacuum Market as Q2 Shipments Hit 6.17 Million Units

Chinese robotics manufacturers strengthened their grip on the global smart vacuum cleaner market in the second quarter of 2025, with Roborock Technology maintaining its leading position as total shipments reached 6.17 million units, representing a 20.5% year-over-year increase, according to International Data Corporation's Global

Beyond TikTok and Temu: 10 Chinese Hardware Brands Quietly Winning the Global Market

While global attention is focused on TikTok's cultural impact and Temu's low-price storm, a more solid and technologically intensive force of "Intelligent Manufacturing in China" has quietly penetrated the global market. They do not rely on business model innovation but have built unshakeable

Who Will Emerge as China’s Optimus in Robotics?

China's humanoid robot sector is experiencing unprecedented competition as established players and emerging challengers vie for dominance in a market that Tesla's Elon Musk predicts could exceed the electric vehicle industry in scale. The race has intensified with aggressive pricing strategies and rapid product launches across

Ant Group Enters Humanoid Robot Race With Focus on AI Brains

Jack Ma-backed Ant Group has unveiled its first humanoid robot, signaling its entry into the intensifying race to commercialize the frontier technology and a strategic bet that artificial intelligence software, not hardware, will ultimately dominate the next-generation services market. The fintech giant’s unit, Shanghai Ant Lingbo Technology,

China's 'Hermes of gold' Lao Pu Stock Lags Despite Soaring Gold Prices and Record Earnings

Lao Pu Gold delivered record-breaking interim results for 2025, yet its stellar performance has failed to halt a significant slide in its stock price. The divergence highlights investor unease over the high-end jeweler’s soaring valuation, a massive upcoming share unlocking, and broader macroeconomic headwinds, raising questions about

Hesai Targets Hong Kong IPO After Reaching Profit Milestone

Global LiDAR leader Hesai Group is launching a Hong Kong initial public offering, pursuing a dual listing to fuel growth just as it reaches a critical profitability milestone while navigating intense competition and geopolitical headwinds. The Shanghai-based company, already listed on Nasdaq since February 2024, plans to offer 17

China's Robotaxi Fleet to Grow 10-Fold by End of 2026, HSBC Predicts

China's autonomous taxi industry is poised for dramatic expansion with fleet sizes expected to grow ten-fold between the second half of 2025 and 2026, driven by technological maturity, strengthened policy support and improved fleet operational returns, according to HSBC analysts. The investment bank predicts robotaxi services will

DJI, Insta360, and Dreame Ignite Turf War Across Drones, Cameras and Robotics

A trio of China’s dominant hardware makers are escalating their rivalry by invading each other's core markets, signaling a new, multi-front battle among titans of consumer technology. Drone king DJI, 360-degree camera specialist Insta360, and smart cleaning leader Dreame Technology are launching products that directly

Anker Innovations Bets Big on Growth Amid Cash Flow Pressures

Anker Innovations Technology is navigating a period of sharp contrasts, pairing robust top-line growth with deteriorating financial health and operational pressures. While the consumer electronics maker posted impressive double-digit gains in revenue and profit for the first half of 2025, the performance is overshadowed by a significant cash