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DeepSeek's Mysterious "Model 1" Surfaces in GitHub Code, Sparking Speculation About Next-Generation AI System

One year after the groundbreaking release of DeepSeek-R1, Chinese AI company DeepSeek appears to be preparing its next major model launch. References to a previously unknown system called "Model 1" have emerged in recent code updates to the company's GitHub repository, fueling speculation that this

China's Humanoid Robots Win Global Orders as Industry Shifts from Follower to Leader

China's robotics industry is completing a strategic leap from market follower to global leader, with humanoid robots spearheading an international expansion that spans from technology exhibitions in Las Vegas to operational deployments in Dubai's desert facilities. The transformation encompasses breakthroughs in core components, mass production capabilities,

Unitree Robots Poised for Gala Return as IPO Looms

Unitree Robotics has successfully entered the rehearsal stage for China’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala, positioning the company for a potential third appearance on the nation’s most-watched television broadcast as it navigates a critical initial public offering process. The Hangzhou-based firm participated in the first rehearsal for

ChinaBiz Briefing | China's Tech Offensive Reshapes EVs, Robotics, and AI

China's technology sector is accelerating its global push across multiple fronts, with Chinese automakers capturing unprecedented European market share, domestic robotics firms igniting a price war despite AI limitations, and battery market dynamics shifting as second-tier players challenge incumbents. Meanwhile, AI giants are diverging on agent strategies

Huawei Developing AI-Enhanced Smart Eyewear for First-Half 2026 Launch

Huawei Technologies is preparing to launch a new generation of smart eyewear in the first half of 2026, featuring enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities and improved audio-visual functions that mark a significant upgrade from its existing wearable lineup. The Chinese technology company is integrating advanced photography and audio features into

Chinese Automakers Accelerate European Market Share Grab, Stellantis and Asian Brands Under Pressure

Goldman Sachs has launched a new monitoring framework tracking the intensifying competitive threat Chinese automakers pose to European incumbents, revealing that Chinese brands captured 5.2% of Europe's Big 5 markets by December 2025—up from essentially zero two years earlier—with mass-market players bearing the brunt

China’s Robot Makers Ignite Price War as AI Capabilities Lag Behind Hardware

Competition in China’s robotics sector has intensified into an aggressive price war in 2026, driven by a flood of capital and a race to commercialize humanoid models despite lingering technological bottlenecks in artificial intelligence. Following the high-profile inclusion of robots in the 2026 Spring Festival Gala—reprising the

China's Battery Market Shows Shifting Power Dynamics as Second-Tier Players Gain Ground

China's power battery industry concluded 2025 with signs of market rebalancing, as the combined dominance of CATL and BYD slipped while second-tier manufacturers and automaker-backed ventures captured larger shares. The year also saw material suppliers emerging as battery producers and export markets providing critical growth momentum

Stellantis Weighs Leapmotor Range-Extender Tech

Stellantis NV is planning to bring in extended-range electric vehicle technology from China’s Leapmotor for use across brands including Peugeot and Citroën, according to recent reports, highlighting a shift in how established European carmakers are approaching electrification amid tighter emissions rules and uneven charging infrastructure. The reported move

Chinese AI Giants Diverge on Agent Strategy as Competition Intensifies

China's leading artificial intelligence companies are charting distinct paths in the rapidly evolving AI agent market, with ByteDance's Douyin, Alibaba's Qwen, and startup Moonshot AI's Kimi each targeting different value propositions as the technology shifts from conversational interfaces to action-oriented productivity