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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.

DJI Panoramic Drone Leaked Ahead of Insta360's Antigravity A1 Launch

DJI Technology Co. Ltd. is preparing to launch its first panoramic drone, just one month after releasing the Osmo 360 panoramic camera, according to leaked images that suggest an intensifying battle with Insta360 Technology Co. Ltd. in the emerging 360-degree imaging market. The leaked photos from drone news site

Alibaba Cloud Makes First Investment in Embodied Intelligence, Co-Leads $140M Funding for X Square Robot

Chinese cloud computing giant Alibaba Cloud has entered the embodied intelligence sector for the first time, co-leading a major funding round for robotics startup X Square Robot, according to a domestic media report. According to a report published on September 8, 2025, X Square Robot announced the completion of

US Plans to Restrict Imports of Chinese Drones and Heavy Vehicles Amid Security Concerns

The Trump administration is preparing new regulations that would restrict or potentially ban imports of Chinese drones and medium-to-heavy vehicles, according to a media report citing national security concerns. According to Reuters' report published on September 7, the measures would expand existing restrictions already imposed on Chinese

Huawei-Backed Seres Aito M7 SUV Receives 150,000 Pre-Orders in 24 Hours

Seres Group reported that its new Aito M7 SUV received more than 150,000 pre-orders within 24 hours of launch, highlighting strong consumer demand for Huawei Technologies automotive technology partnership. The vehicle, developed under the HarmonyOS Intelligent Mobility alliance, opened for pre-orders on September 5 with a starting

Xiaomi 16 Series Tipped to Launch in Late September With New Qualcomm Chip

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is reportedly preparing to launch its next flagship smartphone lineup, the Xiaomi 16 series, in late September 2025, according to a local media report. The new devices are expected to be the first to feature Qualcomm's next-generation high-end processor, setting the stage

XPeng to Unveil New P7 Sedan at Munich Motor Show in European Push

XPeng Inc. will showcase its redesigned P7 electric sedan at the Munich Motor Show on September 8, marking the vehicle's European debut as the Chinese automaker accelerates its international expansion targeting 50% overseas sales within a decade. The move represents XPeng's strategic shift toward premium positioning

China Leverages Domestic Robots to Maintain Manufacturing Edge, Report Finds

A wave of low-cost, domestically produced robots is enabling Chinese factories to slash costs and boost efficiency, helping the country increase its global export share even in traditionally labor-intensive industries, a recent report has revealed. This aggressive push into automation is allowing China to defy the typical economic

China's Instagram-like Xiaohongshu Expects Profit to Triple to $3 Billion in 2025

A recent report has revealed that Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu is projected to triple its annual profit to $3 billion in 2025, marking significant progress in its commercialization efforts ahead of a potential public listing. According to Bloomberg News' report on Friday, the Shanghai-based company recently updated

Alibaba's Chip Strategy: Defensive Positioning or Commercial Breakthrough?

Alibaba is reportedly internally testing a new artificial intelligence inference chip manufactured domestically, marking the latest chapter in its seven-year semiconductor journey that continues to face market skepticism despite substantial investments. The move comes as the Chinese tech giant prepares to report first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings and seeks

Mini Labubu Prices Plunge Up to 60% in Secondary Market Within Week of Launch

Pop Mart faces cooling demand for its latest mini Labubu collectibles as secondary market prices tumble within days of the September release, signaling potential challenges for the Chinese toy maker's growth strategy. Trading data from platform Dewu shows mini Labubu prices have dropped 10% to 60% from initial