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China's Humanoid Robot Race Heats Up as Unitree, Agibot Vie for IPO Crown

Two of China’s most prominent humanoid robot startups, Unitree Technology and Agibot, are locked in an intense race to go public, vying for the title of the sector's first listed company and the investor attention that comes with it. Unitree Technology has moved aggressively toward a traditional

DJI Appeals US Court Ruling on Pentagon's Military Companies List

Chinese drone manufacturer DJI Technology has filed an appeal with a US federal appeals court challenging a district court ruling that upheld the Pentagon's designation of the company as a Chinese military firm. The appeal, submitted on October 14, follows a September ruling by the US District Court

Chery Launches Pre-Sales for Fengyun T11 SUV, Targeting Premium EREV Market

Chery Automobile has initiated pre-sales for its new flagship model, the Fengyun T11, a large six-seat extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). The vehicle is priced from RMB 199,900 yuan (approximately US$27,500) to RMB 264,900 yuan, marking the company’s strategic entry into the premium

Vivo Unveils X300 Flagship Series With 200MP Zeiss Cameras

Vivo launched its new flagship smartphone lineup, the X300 series, in Shanghai, reinforcing its focus on high-end mobile imaging. Unveiled on October 13 to mark the company's 30th anniversary, the series includes the X300 and X300 Pro models, both featuring 200-megapixel camera systems developed in partnership

The 'Labubu' Craze Is Over: Goldman Warns Hype Is Fading For China's Toy Giants

A fresh research note from Goldman Sachs, released October 11, 2025, is sending a cautionary signal to investors who have been riding the speculative wave of China's intellectual property (IP) and toy retail market. While Wall Street has been enamored with the explosive growth of companies like Pop

Energy Monster Faces Boardroom Drama as Power Bank Industry Contracts

Energy Monster Technology's board has rejected a higher takeover bid from Hillhouse Capital, choosing instead to proceed with a significantly lower offer that has sparked investor outrage and highlighted the deepening crisis across China's shared power bank sector. The controversial decision underscores mounting financial pressures as

DJI Cuts Prices, Insta360 CEO Apologizes, Citing ‘Possible Fault on Our Side’

DJI Technology cut prices by up to 1,478 yuan ($204) on flagship products including the Pocket 3 gimbal camera and Mini 4 Pro drone, sparking customer backlash and an unusual public apology from a key rival's chief executive.The dramatic price reductions, announced October 8 for a

iQOO 15 to Feature RGB Light Strip with Audio-Responsive Technology

Vivo's gaming-focused brand iQOO is preparing to launch the iQOO 15 smartphone on October 20, featuring innovative design elements including a customizable RGB light strip that responds to ambient sound. According to iQOO product manager Ge Lan, the upcoming device will incorporate a floating camera module design

EHang Unveils Long-Range Air Taxi With 200km Flight Capability

EHang launched its new-generation autonomous passenger aircraft VT35 at a product unveiling in Hefei on October 13, marking a significant expansion of the company's flight range capabilities. The two-seat VT35 features a maximum range of 200 kilometers with full payload, cruising speed of 216 km/h,

China’s Power Play: How Decades of Tech Transfer Built the World’s Top Generator

China has cemented its position as the world's undisputed leader in electricity generation, producing more than double the output of the United States in a culmination of a multi-decade strategy focused on technology acquisition and massive industrial-scale deployment. The country's power output surpassed 9