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Unitree Robotics Expands Physical Retail Presence in Beijing as IPO Looms

Unitree Robotics, a leading Chinese developer of quadruped and humanoid robots, is set to open its first physical retail store in Beijing, marking a significant step in the commercialization of consumer robotics. This brick-and-mortar expansion coincides with the company's preparation for a domestic initial public offering

Xiaomi Co-Founder Plans $2 Billion Share Sale, Testing Market Sentiment Amid EV Push

Xiaomi is facing renewed investor scrutiny following the announcement that co-founder and Vice Chairman Lin Bin intends to divest up to US$2 billion of his stake, a move that challenges the company's valuation momentum just as it navigates the capital-intensive electric vehicle sector. The disclosure

China’s Robotics Sector Sees Prices Plunge as Regional Specialization Accelerates Mass Adoption

China’s robotics industry is undergoing a decisive shift in late 2025, moving from fragmented competition to a consolidated model where regional specialization drives mass adoption. By integrating Beijing’s policy-driven technical standards, Shanghai’s supply chain capabilities, and Zhejiang’s industrial application scenarios, the sector is establishing a

Inside Meta’s Multi-Billion-Dollar Acquisition of Manus: Founder Xiao Hong on the Darkest Hour

On December 30, 2025, Meta Platforms, Inc. announced the completion of a landmark acquisition, agreeing to buy Butterfly Effect, the company behind the AI Agent product Manus, for several billion US dollars. The deal ranks as Meta’s third-largest acquisition to date, following WhatsApp and Instagram. Upon completion, Butterfly

Mixue Aggressively Expands US Footprint with Ultra-Low Pricing and Localized Menus

Mixue has launched an aggressive expansion into the US market, opening stores on both the East and West Coasts within a single week to establish a foothold in the competitive beverage sector. The Chinese tea chain is leveraging a strategy of extreme value pricing and deep product localization to challenge

Zhipu AI Launches Hong Kong IPO Targeting HK$51 Billion Valuation

Beijing Zhipu Huazhang Technology has initiated its initial public offering in Hong Kong, positioning itself to become the first publicly traded company focused primarily on general artificial intelligence (AGI) foundation models in the global capital markets. The Beijing-based unicorn, widely regarded as a leading domestic challenger to OpenAI, is

51WORLD Debuts in Hong Kong as First Physical AI Stock, Shares Jump Over 20%

51WORLD became the first "Physical AI" company to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Tuesday, marking the final specialist technology listing under the exchange's Chapter 18C regime for 2025. The debut highlights robust investor appetite for artificial intelligence infrastructure designed to bridge digital models

BYD Denies Plans to Enter Flying Car Market Amid Industry Rush

BYD has officially dismissed speculation that the world’s largest electric vehicle maker intends to launch a flying car, clarifying its strategic focus remains grounded in expanding its global footprint. Li Yunfei, General Manager of BYD’s Brand and Public Relations Division, issued a statement on Dec. 29 explicitly rejecting

Chinese EV Makers Diverge on AI Strategy: Mass-Producing Humanoids vs. Smarter Cars

As 2025 draws to a close, China’s electric vehicle manufacturers are facing a strategic bifurcation in their quest for a "second growth curve" beyond the hyper-competitive automotive market. Leading industry executives are divided on how to deploy embodied artificial intelligence (AI) in the coming year, creating

Li Auto Veterans Raise US$6.2 Million for KEPLO to Build ‘Model 3’ of Electric RVs

KEPLO, a smart recreational vehicle startup led by former executives from Li Auto, has secured RMB 45 million yuan (US$6.2 million) in angel funding to bring extended-range electric RVs to the North American market. The company aims to disrupt the traditional camping sector by leveraging China’s