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XPeng CEO: After Turning the Tide, the Pain Remains

In late December 2025, China Entrepreneur Magazine published an in-depth interview with He Xiaopeng, chairman and chief executive officer of XPeng. Released on December 29, the interview offers a rare, candid look at XPeng’s strategic transformation, technological bets and organisational overhaul following a dramatic rebound in performance this

ChinaBiz Briefing: UBTECH’s Manufacturing Play, Xiaomi’s Apple Bridge, and NIO’s Profit Turn

The Big Picture As 2025 draws to a close, China’s technology sector is shifting from pure expansion to structural maturity. In the EV market, players like NIO and Li Auto are cementing their positions through profitability pushes and product matrix completion, moving beyond initial "cash burn" phases.

Li Auto Exposed 2026 Roadmap Highlights Flagship i9 SUV and Expanded Pure Electric Lineup

A leading Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer is reportedly set to accelerate its transition into the battery electric market by introducing a comprehensive lineup of new models in 2026, headlined by a premium flagship SUV designed to compete in the high-end luxury segment. According to a report by Chinese

China’s Robot Rental Market in 2025: Demand Surge, Falling Prices, and the Rise of RaaS

China’s nascent robot rental sector is experiencing a dichotomy of exploding year-end demand and plummeting daily rates as commercialization matures into a broad-based "Robots-as-a-Service" (RaaS) market at the close of 2025. While bookings for humanoid and quadrupedal robots have surged due to

China’s GPU IPO Rush in 2025: Betting Big on AI Amid Mounting Constraints

The year 2025 marks a watershed moment for China’s semiconductor industry, culminating in a collective surge of initial public offerings five years after United States sanctions first accelerated the nation’s push for technological self-reliance. Propelled by state policy, venture capital exits, and soaring demand for artificial intelligence

Chinese Appliance Giants Bet on AI Glasses to Seize Next Hardware Frontier

China’s traditional home appliance heavyweights are increasingly pivoting toward the artificial intelligence (AI) eyewear sector, leveraging their extensive supply chain capabilities to secure a foothold in a market projected to exceed RMB 100 billion (US$13.7 billion). Leading manufacturers, including TCL Electronics and Hisense Visual Technology, are moving

CATL, Xiaomi Back Robotic Hand Startup Xynova Future in Angel Round

Xynova Future has raised more than RMB 100 million (US$13.9 million) in an angel financing round, marking a significant capital injection into the burgeoning humanoid robotics supply chain. The startup specializes in high-degree-of-freedom (DOF) dexterous hands and actuators, critical components for the commercialization of humanoid

Xiaomi Unveils 17 Ultra Flagship Featuring Advanced Leica Optics and Apple Ecosystem Compatibility

Xiaomi has launched its latest premium smartphone, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, positioning the device to capture high-end market share through professional-grade imaging hardware and unexpected interoperability with the Apple ecosystem. The release represents the company’s final strategic product launch of 2025, aiming to consolidate its standing in

NIO’s 2025 Turnaround: Delivery Surge Puts Profitability Within Reach

NIO has engineered a sharp turnaround in late 2025, overcoming early-year market skepticism through a combination of aggressive organizational restructuring and the successful launch of high-volume vehicle models. The Chinese electric vehicle maker has rapidly accelerated its delivery pace, positioning itself to challenge profitability targets that previously appeared

China’s Robotics Industry 2025 Review: IPO Boom Meets Commercial Reality

China’s robotics industry faced a defining divergence in 2025, characterized by unprecedented public visibility and aggressive capital market pursuits contrasted with deepening concerns over commercial sustainability. While humanoid robots captured consumer attention through high-profile media appearances and livestream demonstrations, the sector’s long-term viability increasingly hinges on