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NIO Licenses Self-Developed Autonomous Driving Chip Technology to Automotive Chipmaker

NIO has begun licensing its proprietary high-level autonomous driving chip technology to an automotive semiconductor company, marking the first external commercialization of its internally developed Shenji NX9031 chip. Industry sources indicate that licensing deals vary significantly in value depending on the arrangement. Single intellectual property licenses typically command fees

AI Glasses See Sales Surge but Face 50% Return Rate as Industry Questions Viability

China's AI glasses market is experiencing explosive growth but confronting a critical challenge: industry insiders estimate return rates reaching 50%, raising questions about whether the product category represents a sustainable market opportunity or merely a novelty purchase that disappoints consumers upon actual use. The sector has attracted significant

Robot Era Secures RMB 1 Billion in Series A+ Funding Led by Geely Capital as Orders Surge

Robot Era has raised nearly RMB 1 billion yuan (US$138 million) in a Series A+ funding round, underscoring the growing appetite among industrial giants for embodied artificial intelligence technology. The financing was led by Geely Capital, an investment arm of the automotive heavyweight, marking a significant endorsement of the

Xiaomi Unveils Variable Focal Length Camera System in 17 Ultra, Signaling Industry Shift

Xiaomi is preparing to launch its flagship 17 Ultra smartphone with a breakthrough variable focal length camera system, marking a potential turning point in mobile photography as manufacturers move beyond multi-lens setups toward integrated optical solutions. The technology enables continuous optical zoom across a 3x to 7x range, addressing

HSBC Says China EV Peak Season Momentum Set To Strengthen Despite Flat October; Prefers Battery Upcycle Over OEMs

HSBC's China autos research team issued a bullish outlook on the country's electric vehicle sector on 19 November 2025, arguing that peak-season momentum should regain strength despite tepid October sales, driven by policy-induced frontloading and aggressive OEM incentives ahead of subsidy changes. The bank

Xiaomi Faces Growth Test as Subsidies Fade and EV Backlog Thins

Xiaomi faces a critical test of its growth trajectory as the dual tailwinds of government subsidies and initial electric vehicle (EV) demand begin to wane, despite posting its first profitable quarter in the automotive segment. The Beijing-based technology giant reported third-quarter 2025 revenue of RMB 113.1 billion

Antwork Technology Secures Financing to Cement Dominance in China’s Low-Altitude Logistics Market

Antwork Technology, a leading operator in China’s burgeoning low-altitude economy, has secured a new round of capital to expand its drone delivery network, signaling growing investor confidence in the commercial scalability of autonomous urban logistics. The financing reinforces the company’s status as a "hidden champion"

Li Auto Overhauls Strategy to Counter Sales Slump, Betting on AI and Global Push

Li Auto has initiated a comprehensive strategic pivot to reverse a recent decline in deliveries, acknowledging internally that its operational pace has lagged behind aggressive domestic rivals in China’s intensifying electric vehicle war. Following a high-stakes, closed-door executive retreat in mid-October 2025, the Beijing-based automaker

Huawei and GAC Accelerate L3 Autonomous Driving with High-Speed Road Tests

China’s push toward conditional automated driving is gathering momentum as a key partnership between Guangzhou Automobile and Huawei advances into high-speed testing. The collaboration marks a significant step toward the commercial deployment of Level 3 (L3) autonomous systems, signaling the technology is maturing enough for regulatory approval in

Global Automakers Launch EV Counteroffensive Against Chinese Rivals in Shrinking Market

International mainstream automakers are mounting an aggressive push into China's electric vehicle market after years of retreat, betting on advanced driver-assistance technology and partnerships with Chinese tech firms to reclaim ground lost to domestic brands like BYD and Huawei-backed smart car ventures. Chinese brands commanded 91%