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Alibaba to Overhaul AI App, Rename to Qwen in Push to Match ChatGPT

According to Bloomberg, Alibaba is preparing a major overhaul of its flagship mobile AI application to more closely resemble OpenAI's ChatGPT, marking a significant push to compete with rivals and monetize consumer-facing artificial intelligence services. The Chinese e-commerce giant plans to rebrand its existing "Tongyi&

Unitree Robotics Launches First Wheeled Humanoid Robot with Full-Stack AI Training Solution

Unitree Robotics has unveiled a comprehensive data collection and training platform built around its first wheeled humanoid robot, the G1-D. The solution integrates a high-performance robotic platform with systematic data collection tools and model training capabilities, targeting industrial, commercial, and household applications. The G1-D stands between 1,

HSBC: After Two Years Of Pain, China's Battery Sector Enters A New Upcycle

In a note that will be read closely from Shenzhen to Frankfurt, HSBC's China Autos research team has declared a definitive end to the two-year downturn in China's massive battery industry. The November 11, 2025 report, titled "The tide has turned," argues that

Reality Check: Morgan Stanley Warns China's Humanoid Robot Boom Is A Lot Further Away Than You Think

While the hype surrounding China's burgeoning humanoid robotics industry has reached a fever pitch, with some players forecasting a market of over 100,000 units by 2026, a new report from Morgan Stanley is pouring a hefty dose of cold water on the runaway optimism. In a November

"The Rowdy Robot": Morgan Stanley Warns Of America's Staggering "Drone Deficit" To China

In a stark warning to clients, Morgan Stanley has laid bare the critical vulnerability at the heart of America's defense industrial base: a massive and growing "drone deficit" compared to China. A research note published on November 11, 2025, titled "The Rowdy Robot: America’s

DJI's New Avata 360 Drone Leaked, Featuring 8K Panoramic and FPV Modes

Leaked promotional images have revealed a new hybrid drone from DJI Technology, the Avata 360, which combines 8K panoramic video capabilities with traditional first-person view (FPV) flight. The images, first published in a report by Dronexl, suggest the new model is aimed at delivering versatility in the consumer drone

China's Electric Vehicle Charging War Shifts to Speed as Infrastructure Efficiency Lags

China's electric vehicle charging infrastructure is facing a critical turning point as the ratio of vehicles to public charging stations continues to deteriorate despite overall growth in charging facilities, prompting automakers and the government to pivot toward ultra-fast charging technology as the ultimate solution to range anxiety.

Chinese Electric Vehicles Race to Add Home Appliances as Competition Intensifies

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are increasingly equipping their cars with household features like showers, toilets, and electric stoves as they search for differentiation in an intensely competitive market. Industry observers suggest that while most of these features target niche camping enthusiasts, only those meeting high-frequency user needs will become

China's Battery Industry Posts Record Growth in October With 50% Output Surge

China's power battery sector delivered exceptional performance in October, with production, sales, domestic installations and exports all registering robust growth, underscoring the industry's continued expansion as the global electric vehicle supply chain accelerates. Total battery output reached 170.6 GWh in October, up 12.9% month-

Shanghai's First Brain-Computer Interface Patient Shows Signs of Neural Regeneration One Year After Surgery

A high-level paraplegic patient in Shanghai is demonstrating remarkable recovery one year after receiving China's first domestically developed implantable brain-computer interface, with medical evaluations revealing signs of neural regeneration and significant improvements in motor function. The 38-year-old patient, known as Xiao Dong, has regained