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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.

Huawei Overtakes Apple as Top Smartwatch Maker for First Time

Huawei has unseated Apple become the world’s largest smartwatch vendor for the first time, a milestone driven by soaring demand in its home market of China and a strategic international push. The Chinese technology giant captured a 21% share of global smartwatch shipments in the second quarter of 2025,

How the 'Nvidia of China' Dethroned a Liquor Giant and Minted a $22 Billion Fortune.

An artificial intelligence chip designer has unseated liquor giant Kweichow Moutai to become China’s most expensive stock, a seismic market event that has minted a new technology billionaire and signals investors’ growing confidence in the nation’s domestic semiconductor ambitions. The surge has catapulted the net worth of Chen

Li Auto Overhauls Strategy as Guidance Disappoints, Pins Hopes on New i6 SUV

Li Auto Inc. is undertaking a significant strategic overhaul, accelerating its product pipeline and simplifying its model lineup as it confronts intensifying competition and a sharp projected slowdown in sales. The Chinese electric vehicle maker is betting on its upcoming i6 pure-electric SUV to regain momentum after issuing a

Pop Mart’s Mini LABUBU Sells Out in Seconds, Crashes E-Commerce Platforms

Pop Mart saw its latest LABUBU mini figurine collection sell out within 60 seconds of launch on August 28, crashing payment systems and drawing nearly 1.5 million viewers to livestreams as demand for the collectible toys reached fever pitch. The "Mini LABUBU" release from THE MONSTERS series

The DJI Way: Frank Wang's Philosophy, Strategy, and the Drone Giant's Path to Dominance

The following is a full translation of an in-depth report published on August 28, 2025, by LatePost, a prominent Chinese-language media outlet focusing on business and technology. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the world's leading drone manufacturer, SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd., from its

Pop Mart Mini Labubu Resale Prices Top $340, Doubling Before Official Launch

Pop Mart’s new miniature Labubu collectible figures are sparking a speculative frenzy, with resale prices more than doubling on secondary markets before their official release, signaling sustained hype for the company’s key intellectual property. Ahead of the official online launch at 10 p.m. Beijing time on August

Dreame Enters EV Fray With Ultra-Luxury Hypercar, Sidestepping Domestic Price War

Dreame Technology, a company known for its high-end smart home appliances, is venturing into the electric vehicle market with an ambitious plan to launch an ultra-luxury hypercar in 2027, pitting itself against established players like Bugatti in the elite performance segment. The Chinese technology firm officially announced its

XPeng Launches Revamped P7 Sedan Starting at $30,300 to Undercut Tesla, Xiaomi

XPeng Inc. has launched its redesigned P7 electric sedan with a surprisingly low starting price, escalating the intense competition in China's crowded electric vehicle market and positioning the model to directly challenge rivals including Tesla Inc. and Xiaomi Corp. The new P7 was unveiled Tuesday with a starting

Meet China’s Top 10 Robot Giants Taking Over the Future

The era of embodied intelligence is no longer science fiction. As robots begin hauling parts in factories, caring for the elderly in homes, and assisting in surgeries, the fusion of artificial intelligence and physical hardware is rapidly becoming a reality. This shift was cemented when China’s 2025 Government Work

Overseas Revenue Soars 9-Fold as 'China's Lego' Makes Inroads in U.S. Market

Chinese building block toy maker Blokees, often dubbed "China's Lego," has achieved profitability for the first time in four years, powered by a nearly 900% surge in overseas revenue as its strategic push into the U.S. market gains significant traction. The company, which went public