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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.

Leapmotor Sets Ambitious Target of 4 Million Annual Sales as EV Survival Threshold Rises

Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor Co. Ltd. has set an ambitious target of selling 4 million vehicles annually, as its founder argues that new energy vehicle companies need to achieve far higher volumes than traditional automakers to survive long-term consolidation in the industry. Zhu Jiangming, founder and CEO of

POP MART Launches Gold Jewelry Line as Toy Giant Expands IP-Driven Business Empire

Collectible toy maker POP MART International Group Ltd. has launched its first pure gold jewelry collection through subsidiary brand Popop, marking the company's latest push to monetize its popular intellectual property across new product categories as it rides a wave of surging consumer demand for character-themed merchandise.

Goldman Sachs Raises Price Target for "China's Broadcom" as AI Orders Surge 86% in Q3

VeriSilicon Holdings, dubbed "China's Broadcom," is experiencing a new growth acceleration as Goldman Sachs upgraded its 12-month price target from RMB 193 yuan to RMB 220 yuan ($30.2), maintaining a "buy" rating amid robust AI-driven order momentum. The optimistic outlook stems

Pop Mart Shares Tumble as JPMorgan Downgrades Amid Valuation Concerns

Pop Mart International Group Limited shares plunged in Hong Kong trading after JPMorgan downgraded the collectible toy maker to Neutral from Overweight, citing valuation concerns and declining visibility for upcoming catalysts that could sustain the stock's meteoric rise. On Monday, Pop Mart's stock price fell as

Roborock Seizes Global Top Spot in Robot Vacuums as Profits Plunge

Roborock Technology has become the world’s largest robotic vacuum cleaner manufacturer by shipments, a significant milestone that is being overshadowed by a sharp and accelerating decline in profitability. The company’s aggressive spending on marketing and research to gain market share is raising investor concerns about the sustainability of

Unitree Partners with Jay Chou-Linked Company to Launch Consumer Robot Dog

Unitree Robotics and Star Plus Legend Holdings Limited have unveiled their jointly developed "Megastar Dog," a consumer-grade quadruped robot that made its public debut at the Shanghai Tourism Festival parade on September 13. The collaboration combines Unitree's robotics expertise with Star Plus Legend's

Beyond Oil: China Inc. Taps Into Middle East's Economic Transformation

Chinese companies are increasingly securing multi-billion dollar contracts and expanding their market presence across the Middle East, capitalizing on a strategic alignment between Beijing’s outbound industrial capabilities and the region's ambitious economic diversification plans. This commercial pivot is accelerating as Middle Eastern nations, particularly those in

HLA Plans Hong Kong IPO to Fund Global Expansion Amid Performance Decline

HLA Group Corp. Ltd., one of China's largest men's apparel retailers, announced plans for a Hong Kong stock listing to accelerate overseas expansion and brand upgrades, as the company faces declining performance and mounting transformation pressure despite its aggressive dividend strategy. The company said on September

Driverless Delivery Vehicle Price War Intensifies as Costs Plunge Below $3,000

The autonomous delivery vehicle market is experiencing unprecedented price competition, with vehicle costs dropping from around RMB 1 million yuan (US$ 140,000)in 2018 to below RMB 20,000 yuan in 2025. Leading manufacturers are now offering zero down payment plans and lifetime free full self-driving (FSD) services

Chinese Phone Case Makers Strike Gold in Middle East Luxury Market

Chinese manufacturers of mobile phone accessories, squeezed by hyper-competition in their domestic market, are finding a surprisingly lucrative new frontier in the Middle East. Once a low-margin commodity, the humble phone case has been transformed into a high-end, sought-after status symbol in the region, allowing Chinese