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Leapmotor Expands into Premium SUV Market with Flagship D19 Model

Leapmotor, a prominent Chinese electric vehicle startup, has unveiled its first flagship model, the D19, a full-size sport utility vehicle aimed at the premium segment. The launch on October 16 follows a period of strong performance for the company, which reported its first-ever semi-annual net profit and

Chinese Automakers Accelerate Push into Flying Cars, Targeting Mass Production by 2026

Chinese automakers are rapidly moving into the low-altitude economy, with several companies unveiling flying car prototypes and setting ambitious timelines for mass production and commercial operation. XPeng Aeroht, an affiliate of EV maker XPeng, recently conducted the first overseas crewed public flight of its "Land Aircraft Carrier"

China's Noetix Unveils Sub-$1,400 Humanoid Robot to Crack Consumer Market

Noetix Robotics is launching a high-performance humanoid robot for under RMB 10,000, a disruptive move aimed at shattering the industry’s high-price barrier and accelerating the transition of humanoid robots from industrial labs to consumer living rooms. The Chinese robotics firm, Noetix Robotics, announced on October 22

DJI Launches Osmo Mobile 8 with Enhanced AI Tracking and Integrated Design

DJI on October 22 unveiled the Osmo Mobile 8, its latest-generation smartphone stabilizer designed for content creators and videography enthusiasts. The new device features advanced subject-tracking capabilities, an integrated multi-function accessory module, and new shooting modes to provide greater creative flexibility. At the core of the Osmo

ByteDance's AI Assistant Cici Gains Traction Overseas as Company Expands Global AI Ambitions

ByteDance is rapidly expanding its artificial intelligence footprint beyond China, with its AI assistant app Cici achieving strong download rankings across multiple international markets over the past three months. The move signals the company's broader strategy to replicate its TikTok success in the emerging AI application space, backed

China's Humanoid Robot Frenzy: Hype Meets Reality as Startups Race to Commercialize

China's humanoid robot sector is experiencing an unprecedented investment boom, fueling a frantic race to commercialization that is drawing comparisons to the early days of the nation's electric vehicle industry. Flush with venture capital and buoyed by strong government support, a new generation of startups is

China’s Mixue Escalates U.S. Tea War With Prime Hollywood Store

China’s budget beverage giant Mixue Ice Cream & Tea is aggressively expanding its U.S. presence with a new, high-profile store in Hollywood, escalating the intense competition among Chinese tea brands vying for dominance in the rapidly growing American market. Hot on the heels of its New York

CATL's Battery Swap Network Surpasses 700 Stations as Industry Bets on Power Exchange Model

Contemporary Amperex Technology has announced its battery swap network has exceeded 700 stations, marking a significant expansion in an infrastructure model that industry players increasingly view as critical to electric vehicle adoption. The move comes as major Chinese automakers including GAC, Geely, Chery, and FAW's Hongqi brand join

China Auto-Tech Giant Joyson Seeks Hong Kong Listing to Fund Robotics Push, Ease Debt Burden

Chinese automotive technology giant Ningbo Joyson Electronic is moving closer to a Hong Kong listing, a strategic maneuver aimed at financing a significant pivot into the robotics sector while addressing a heavy debt load accumulated from years of aggressive global acquisitions. The company, a key supplier for automakers from Volkswagen

Zijin Mining Expands Beyond Gold as Copper Gains Strategic Importance

Zijin Mining is emerging as a dominant force in China's critical minerals sector, with gold and copper operations now accounting for 89% of total revenue as surging metal prices and geopolitical demand reshape the company's growth trajectory. The Xiamen-based miner has significantly outpaced China'