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China's Low-Altitude Economy in 2025: Hype, Bubbles and the Battle for Real Value

China's low-altitude economy is entering a new era of commercial deployment in 2025, moving beyond pure concept speculation toward an "orders-speak-louder" phase. However, while policy support remains robust and application scenarios multiply, the sector faces significant challenges including infrastructure gaps, technical bottlenecks, and

AI Home Robotics Firm OneRobotics Launches Hong Kong IPO, Secures Over HK$700 Million in Cornerstone Investment

OneRobotics commenced its initial public offering in Hong Kong today, marking a significant milestone as the company positions itself to become the world's first publicly traded AI-powered household robotics firm. The offering runs through December 23, with trading under stock code "6600" set to begin

Xiaomi Confirms 17 Ultra Launch for Next Week, Emphasizing Photography Upgrades

Xiaomi announced its flagship 17 Ultra smartphone will be officially unveiled next week, with CEO Lei Jun confirming the launch in a social media post on Wednesday. Based on the company's typical release patterns, the event is expected to take place on December 25. The announcement marks an

Chinese Startup Claims Breakthrough in Artificial Vision Brain-Computer Interface Technology

Mindtrix has announced the world's first functional demonstration of visual reconstruction combining complex graphics with multiple colors, marking a significant advance in technology aimed at restoring sight to the blind. However, the achievement represents an early milestone in a field that still faces fundamental technical challenges before artificial

BYD Rolls Out 15 Million New Energy Vehicles, Cementing Global Leadership

BYD produced its 15 millionth new energy vehicle on December 18, marking an acceleration in manufacturing pace that underscores China's dominance in the electric vehicle transition. The milestone vehicle was a Denza N8L, the 15,000th unit of that model, symbolizing the company's expansion across multiple

China's Battery Market Sees Technology Consolidation Alongside Rising Competition in 2025

China's power battery industry expanded rapidly in the first eleven months of 2025, with lithium iron phosphate technology capturing over 80% market share even as market leaders CATL and BYD saw their combined dominance decline by nearly five percentage points. The sector recorded cumulative battery installations of 671.

DJI Pocket 4 Specifications Leaked Ahead of Official Launch

Chinese drone manufacturer DJI's upcoming handheld camera, the Pocket 4, has reportedly been revealed through leaked specifications, showcasing significant upgrades in imaging capabilities and features. According to a report published by Chinese tech blog "BuKeZhaJi" on December 18, 2025, the unreleased device's full specifications

Chinese GPU Chip Designer Biren Technology Clears Hong Kong IPO Hurdle, Eyes Listing

Chinese GPU chip designer Biren Technology has passed its listing hearing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, positioning itself to become the first domestic GPU company listed in the territory. Founded in 2019, Biren joins an accelerating wave of Chinese AI chip makers seeking capital market access as the sector

"GPU Four Dragons" Race Heats Up: MuXi's Blockbuster Debut Signals China's GPU Surge

MuXi Integrated Circuit soared 693% on its first trading day on Shanghai's STAR Market, eclipsing the debut performance of rival Moore Threads and cementing the market frenzy around China's domestic GPU sector as all four major players accelerate toward public listings. The company's shares

CATL Deploys Humanoid Robots on Battery Production Line in World First

Contemporary Amperex Technology has launched the world's first large-scale deployment of humanoid embodied intelligence robots on a new energy battery PACK production line at its Zhongzhou facility. The humanoid robot, named "Xiao Mo," is now performing complex battery connector insertion tasks, marking a milestone in