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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.

From Huawei's 'Genius Youth' to $2 Billion Robot Empire: The Rise of AgiBot and its Founder

A former member of Huawei Technologies Co.’s elite "Genius Youth" program is at the center of a capital market frenzy, after his robotics startup engineered a reverse takeover that catapulted the valuation of his less-than-three-year-old firm to over RMB 15 billion (US$2.

Vivo Challenges Apple With Ultra-Light MR Headset

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has entered the mixed reality market, unveiling a new headset that significantly undercuts competitors on weight in a bid to challenge established players like Apple Inc. in the spatial computing sector. The company on Thursday launched its first MR device, the vivo Vision Explorer Edition, touting

Agibot Unveils New Quadruped Robot, Eyes Tens of Thousands in 2026 Shipments

Agibot, a prominent Chinese robotics company, is signaling a significant push into mass production with the launch of a new industrial-grade quadruped robot and an aggressive shipment forecast that could see tens of thousands of units delivered in 2026. The move, coupled with a new multi-billion dollar ecosystem

China's Tiantai Robot Lands Record 10,000-Unit Order for Humanoid Robots

Tiantai Robot Co., Ltd. has secured a record-breaking order for 10,000 of its humanoid robots, a landmark deal signaling a potential shift towards mass commercialization for a sector long defined by research and development. The transaction, described as the largest single order in the industry's history,

Watch China's Next-Generation Robots Dance, Flip, and Get to Work

Gaogong Humanoid Robot (高工人形机器人), a Chinese industry media outlet, published a comprehensive review on August 20, 2025, following the conclusion of the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC). The report details the latest advancements and demonstrations from a wide range of domestic humanoid robot manufacturers, spotlighting the sector's rapid

Laopu Gold Dazzles With 250% Growth, But Soaring Inventory and Margin Squeeze Raise Eyebrows

In a series of research notes released following its mid-year earnings, Wall Street analysts are grappling with the spectacular yet complex growth story of Laopu Gold Culture Company Limited (老铺黄金有限公司). Reports from Citi, UBS, and Nomura painted a picture of a company firing on all cylinders with explosive top-

Xiaomi AI Glasses Sales Falter as User Complaints Mount

Xiaomi Corp.’s much-hyped AI-powered smart glasses are facing a rapid decline in consumer interest and sales just two months after their debut, a significant setback that clouds the company’s ambitions in the burgeoning wearables market. The initial frenzy surrounding the device has given way to sluggish

Unitree Robotics Teases Taller, More Advanced Humanoid Robot After Sporting Triumph

Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics is signaling an acceleration of its product development with a teaser for a new, larger humanoid robot, building on recent successes in athletic competitions that underscore its growing technological capabilities in a competitive global market. The company, via its official social media account, released a

XPeng Posts 'Explosive' Q2 With Margins Surpassing Tesla, But A Weak Q3 Forecast Steals The Show

* Stellar Financials: Revenue for Q2 2025 surged 125.3% YoY to 18.27 billion yuan (US$2.52 billion), though slightly missing consensus estimates of 18.6 billion yuan due to lower-than-expected service revenue. Net loss narrowed significantly to 480 million yuan from 1.28 billion yuan in

Xiaomi Crushes Q2 Estimates On Shocking 26% EV Margin, But Smartphones Are In Reverse

* Record Financials: Xiaomi Corporation reports record Q2 2025 revenue of 116.0 billion yuan (US$16.1 billion), up 30.5% YoY, beating estimates. Adjusted net profit soars 75.4% YoY to a record 10.8 billion yuan, also surpassing expectations. * EV Business Explodes: The new EV segment is the