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Hotel Robot Maker Yunji Soars 49% in Hong Kong Debut Amid Debt Pressure

Beijing Yunji Technology, a leading Chinese robotics firm backed by Tencent and Alibaba, saw its shares surge in their Hong Kong trading debut, even as the company faces mounting losses and significant debt obligations that likely prompted its public offering. The strong market reception highlights investor enthusiasm for China’s

China's Robot Industry Dominates Globally as Domestic Firms Surpass Foreign Rivals

China has solidified its position as the undisputed leader in the global robotics market, capturing a 54% share of all industrial robot installations and seeing its domestic manufacturers overtake foreign competitors for the first time. The surge underscores a major power shift in the high-tech manufacturing landscape, according to

Li Auto Kicks Off Overseas Push in Central Asia, Halts Europe Plans

Chinese electric vehicle maker Li Auto has officially launched its international expansion by opening its first authorized overseas retail center in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, marking its entry into the Central Asian market. The move signals a strategic shift for the company, which is using an authorized dealership model abroad rather than

Pony.ai Wins Nod for Hong Kong Listing to Fuel Robotaxi Expansion Amid Widening Losses

Pony.ai, a leading autonomous driving company, has secured regulatory approval for a Hong Kong listing, a critical move to fund its ambitious Robotaxi expansion even as its financial losses deepen. The plan sets the stage for a high-stakes push to achieve commercial viability in a capital-intensive industry

Honor Unveils 'Self-Evolving' AI in New Magic8 Smartphone, Challenging Rivals

Honor is doubling down on artificial intelligence with its latest flagship smartphone, embedding what the company calls a “self-evolving” AI into the core of the device as it escalates its competition with Apple and domestic rivals in China’s high-end market. At a launch event in Beijing on

Shenzhen SiCarrier Draws Crowds With New Semiconductor Tools at Shenzhen Expo

Shenzhen SiCarrier Technologies, a semiconductor equipment maker, has become a main attraction at the Bay Area Semiconductor Industry Ecosystem Expo, which opened in Shenzhen on Oct. 15, 2025. The company’s subsidiaries also announced new domestically produced EDA software and a high-performance oscilloscope, signaling a push into critical segments

Chinese Firm Leju Taps Nvidia Chip for Humanoid Robot's Industrial Push

Chinese developer Leju Robotics is integrating Nvidia Corp.'s powerful Jetson Thor processor into its “Kuafu” humanoid robot, a move designed to accelerate the commercial deployment of embodied artificial intelligence in industrial settings. The company announced that its full-size humanoid robot, powered by the new chip, has successfully

China's NEV Market to Surge 24% as Price War Cools and Tech Battle Heats Up

China's new energy vehicle market is on track for robust 24% growth in 2025, but this rapid expansion masks an intensifying battleground. Local champions, legacy automakers, and formidable tech giants are now vying for dominance not just on price, but through aggressive global expansion and a high-stakes

Huawei's Mate 80 Pro+ Reportedly to Feature Upgraded Camera, eSIM and 6000mAh Battery

A recent report has revealed the purported key specifications for what is believed to be the next flagship smartphone from Huawei Technologies, the Mate 80 Pro+. The leaked details suggest significant upgrades in camera technology, battery capacity, display, and connectivity for the high-end device, which is anticipated in 2025.

Huawei Eclipses Apple in Global Smartwatch Market With 53% Shipment Surge

Huawei Technologies has overtaken Apple Inc. to become the world’s top smartwatch vendor for the first time, a landmark shift driven by a diverse product strategy and surging demand linked to its resurgent smartphone business. The Chinese technology giant’s global smartwatch shipments jumped 53% year-on-year to