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NavInfo to Become Top Shareholder in PhiGent Robotics in $253 Million Deal to Boost Self-Driving Tech

Beijing NavInfo is set to become the largest shareholder in autonomous driving software firm PhiGent Robotics Limited through a RMB 1.8 billion (US$253 million) deal, a strategic move aimed at capturing the high-end segment of the booming intelligent vehicle market. The transaction combines a direct cash investment

Geely’s Zeekr Takes Aim at Luxury SUV Market With Tech-Packed 9X

Geely Automobile premium electric vehicle brand, Zeekr, has launched a flagship SUV aimed squarely at disrupting the lucrative high-end market dominated by established players like Porsche and Land Rover. The Zeekr 9X, a large hybrid sport utility vehicle packed with advanced technology, is priced aggressively to challenge Western incumbents

Lenovo Targets iPhone Air with New Moto X70 Air as Chinese Brands Intensify Apple Competition

Lenovo announced its moto X70 Air smartphone will launch in late October, directly targeting Apple's iPhone Air in the ultra-thin device segment. The move represents the latest example of Chinese manufacturers intensifying competition with Apple across multiple product categories. The moto X70 Air, marketed as an "

Huawei's Latest Smartwatch Reportedly Features Unreleased HarmonyOS 6.0

A recent report has revealed that Huawei’s newly launched Watch GT 6 is receiving a software update for HarmonyOS 6.0, the company’s next-generation operating system, even before its official public rollout. The development is unexpected, as the new OS is still in beta testing for the

Rokid’s Smart Glasses Find Global Success, Signaling Shift to Practical AR

Chinese technology firm Hangzhou Lingban Technology, known as Rokid, is gaining significant international traction with its new lightweight smart glasses, underscoring a broader industry pivot from technical specifications to practical, everyday applications for augmented reality. The device, named Rokid Glasses, made its European debut at the IFA consumer electronics show

Chinese Robotics Firm Youibot, a Global Leader in its Niche, Files for Hong Kong IPO

Youibot Robotics, a leading Chinese developer of industrial mobile robots, has filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, aiming to capitalize on the surging demand for automation and embodied intelligence in high-end manufacturing. The company, officially known as Youibot Robotics, submitted its prospectus to the Hong Kong

Xiaomi Shipment Target Cut 20% on Strong iPhone 17 Sales, Analyst Says

An influential analyst has cut shipment forecasts for Xiaomi Corp.’s new flagship smartphone by 20%, citing stronger-than-expected competition from Apple's latest iPhone and raising questions about the Chinese company's high-stakes bid to challenge its U.S. rival. TF International Securities analyst Ming-

Chinese AI Robotics Startup Lexiang Tech Raises $28 Million

Suzhou Lexiang Intelligent Technology, a nine-month-old startup in China’s burgeoning embodied artificial intelligence sector, has secured RMB 200 million yuan (US$28 million) in a new funding round, signaling strong investor appetite for companies aiming to bring intelligent robots to the consumer market. The Angel++ round was

Moore Threads and Unitree Hype Ignites "Shadow Stock" Frenzy in China

A speculative frenzy is sweeping through China’s A-share market, sending shares of listed companies soaring on the basis of often minuscule and indirect holdings in highly anticipated tech unicorns, including GPU designer Moore Threads and robotics firm Unitree Robotics. The rally has ignited ahead of the initial public

MINISO’s Designer Toy Unit TOP TOY Files for Hong Kong IPO

MINISO Group Holding Ltd.’s designer toy unit, TOP TOY, has filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, seeking to capitalize on its rapid growth and a booming market for collectibles as it accelerates a global expansion. The proposed listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s main