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China’s VR Cinema Industry Booms as Beijing Greenlights Dozens of Projects

China's virtual reality film industry is rapidly shifting from a niche experiment to a mainstream entertainment sector in 2025, propelled by significant government policy support, a surge in content creation, and growing investment from both technology firms and state-backed institutions. The most tangible sign of this acceleration

XPeng to Unveil New Humanoid Robot With Advanced AI System

XPeng Inc. will unveil a new generation of its "IRON" humanoid robot at the company's tech day next month, a move that signals the Chinese electric vehicle maker's deepening push into the robotics sector. The announcement was made by Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng,

China's Robotic Mowers Go Global With 'Boundary-less' Tech, Nearshoring Strategy

Chinese manufacturers are leveraging advanced navigation technology and globalized production chains to aggressively expand their footprint in the robotic lawn mower market, challenging established international players with increasingly sophisticated and cost-competitive products. This industry-wide push was the central story at the 138th Canton Fair, which opened on October

Chinese EdTech AI Tools Capture US K-12 Market as ByteDance, Zuoyebang Leverage Domestic Expertise

Chinese education technology companies are rapidly gaining traction among American middle and high school students, with AI-powered homework assistance apps from ByteDance, Zuoyebang, and other Chinese firms repeatedly cracking the top five downloads on Apple's App Store education category. The expansion marks a significant shift in the

Mobile Manipulator Robots Emerge as Core Force in $215 Billion Industrial Embodied Intelligence Market

A quiet revolution is reshaping industrial production floors in 2025, driven by robots that can both move and manipulate objects with precision. As mobile manipulator robots transition from niche applications to mainstream industrial deployment, the sector is poised for explosive growth that could fundamentally transform manufacturing automation. The market spotlight

Chinese Snack Brands Push Global Expansion as Domestic Market Pressures Mount

Chinese snack manufacturers are accelerating overseas expansion as intensifying domestic competition squeezes margins and growth at home. Brands ranging from seed producer Qiaqia Food to spicy snack maker Weilong are transforming from niche diaspora products into mainstream offerings on foreign shelves, though international operations remain a fraction of total revenue.

Projector Giant XGIMI's Hong Kong Listing Clouded by Shareholder Sell-Off

XGIMI Technology, China’s leading projector manufacturer, is facing a wave of insider selling that casts a shadow over its strategic push for a Hong Kong listing, raising questions about its growth prospects as it grapples with a market slowdown and wavering performance. The latest development came on Oct. 10,

BYD to Recall Over 115,000 EVs in China on Safety Risks

BYD Auto Industry is recalling 115,783 electric vehicles in China due to potential safety hazards, following an investigation by the country’s market regulator. The recall, filed with the State Administration for Market Regulation, consists of two separate actions affecting the company’s Tang and Yuan Pro models, according

Dongfeng’s EV Unit Voyah Files for Hong Kong Listing Amid Strategic Overhaul

Voyah Automobile, the premium electric-vehicle arm of state-owned Dongfeng Motor Group, has filed for a Hong Kong listing by introduction, a move that coincides with its parent company’s privatization plan and signals a major strategic pivot to unlock value in its new energy business. The "listing

Mixue Taps Beer Market With $41 Million Deal for CEO’s Wife’s Firm

Chinese beverage giant Mixue Group is entering the craft beer market by acquiring a majority stake in a fast-growing brewer founded by its chief executive’s wife, a move designed to create a new growth engine as its core tea-drink business slows. Mixue Group, known for its low-