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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.

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

The Unmaking of a Hero: How DJI’s Drones Grounded GoPro's Ambitions

Once an essential partner that gave GoPro's cameras wings, the Chinese drone giant built an empire by methodically dismantling the very market it helped create for the American action-camera pioneer. This is the story of a fateful alliance, a fatal miscalculation, and the strategic battle that redefined

Bubble Tea Giant Mixue's Revenue Jumps 39% with Overseas Store Count hits 4700

* Stellar Top-Line Growth: Mixue reported H1 2025 revenue of RMB 14.88 billion (~US$2.05 billion), a 39.3% YoY increase, while net profit surged 44.1% to RMB 2.72 billion, both beating expectations. * Aggressive Store Expansion Continues: The global store network surpassed 53,000 locations, a

Huawei to Unveil New Tri-Fold Phone Ahead of Apple’s iPhone 17 Launch

Huawei is escalating its push into the ultra-premium smartphone market with a second-generation tri-fold device, positioning the launch just days before rival Apple Inc. is set to unveil its next flagship product. Huawei Technologies will release its new Mate XTs smartphone on September 4, according to an