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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.

DeepSeek Tops Global AI Model Usage Rankings as China’s Token Consumption Surges

DeepSeek-V4-Flash has claimed the top position on OpenRouter’s global AI model usage rankings, as worldwide token consumption continues to rise amid growing demand from AI Agents and other generative AI applications. According to data from OpenRouter, global AI model usage reached 28.9 trillion tokens during the

What Is the Tau (τ) Scaling Law? Understanding Huawei's Alternative to Moore's Law

On May 25, 2026, Huawei introduced the "Tau (τ) Scaling Law," a proposed framework for advancing semiconductor performance as traditional transistor miniaturization approaches fundamental physical limits. But what exactly does this mean, and why does it matter? What Is the Tau (τ) Scaling Law? The Tau Scaling Law

NIO’s Razor-Thin Profit Masks China Auto Industry’s Brutal Shakeout

Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO Inc. reported an operating profit of RMB 66.8 million (US$9.3 million) in Q1 2026, marking its second consecutive quarterly profit—an achievement that comes as China’s broader auto industry continues to see collapsing margins amid a historic demand downturn. The result

Huawei Unveils New Chip Law, Promises Major Kirin Boost This Fall

Huawei Technologies officially introduced "Tao's Law" at the 2026 International Symposium on Circuits and Systems held in Shanghai on May 25, marking China's first systematic principle guiding semiconductor industry development on the global stage. The company has successfully designed and mass-produced 381 chips

China's Humanoid Robot Dominance: What It Means for the Global Economy

An inflection point in automation is here — and China controls the supply chain This article is based on research from Barclays Research’s May 19, 2026 report, “AI gets physical: The decade of the robot belongs to China.” What Is Happening with Humanoid Robots? Humanoid robots — AI-powered machines designed

Chinese EV Brands Gain Global Share as Western Auto Sales Drop

The March 2026 new energy vehicle (NEV) sales data from Deutsche Bank reveals a fundamental shift in the global automotive landscape, with Chinese manufacturers rapidly gaining market share across multiple continents while established Western automakers experience significant declines. Global NEV Market Performance: Beyond the Headlines According to Deutsche Bank'

Insta360 Prices Luna Ultra Lower in China Than US

Insta360's upcoming pocket gimbal camera, Luna Ultra, has sparked controversy over its international pricing strategy after CEO Liu Jingkang confirmed on Weibo that leaked pricing information was accurate—but only for US and international markets. Chinese consumers will pay significantly less. Confirmed Pricing Structure The US market pricing

WeRide Reports Revenue Surge as Robotaxi Fleet Hits 2,800 Vehicles

Chinese autonomous vehicle operator WeRide posted RMB 114 million (US$15.8 million) in Q1 2026 revenue, marking its fourth consecutive quarter above RMB 100 million as registered Robotaxi users doubled year-over-year. WeRide Technologies Inc., the Guangzhou-based autonomous driving company operating across eight countries, reported Q1 2026

Alibaba Cloud's Daily Token Revenue Grows Fivefold Since Early April

Alibaba Cloud has achieved a more than fivefold increase in daily token revenue compared to early April, according to sources familiar with the matter obtained by Caijing magazine. Monthly revenue has now reached the hundreds of millions of yuan level. According to Caijing magazine's report published on May

XPeng AeroHT and the Long Road to Commercializing the Flying Car

How a high-school dropout’s obsession evolved into one of China’s most ambitious aviation bets In the summer of 2020, Zhao Deli had little left to lose. Born into a farming family in China’s Henan province, Zhao left high school early and spent years running a small