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China's EV Startups Eye Q4 Profitability As Margin Pressures Mount

Morgan Stanley initiated its preview of China's electric vehicle startup earnings season on November 6, signaling that fourth quarter results will be critical in determining whether these cash-burning manufacturers can finally achieve sustainable profitability amid intensifying competition and potential cyclical headwinds in 2026. The investment bank'

XPeng Unveils "Physical AI" Vision With Robotaxis, Humanoid Robots, and Flying Cars; BofA Lifts Price Target to $27

Bank of America Securities raised its price target on XPeng to US$ 27 per ADS US$26 following the Chinese EV maker's ambitious 2025 AI Day event on November 5, where the company positioned itself as an explorer in what it calls the "Physical AI" world—

Hedge Funds Increase Short Positions on Xiaomi Ahead of Earnings, Goldman Sachs Reports

Hedge funds have turned bearish on Xiaomi and are likely to maintain short positions through the earnings season, according to Goldman Sachs. Goldman Sachs reported that short positions on Xiaomi stock held by its prime brokerage clients surged 53% over the past week. The company is scheduled to release its

Tencent, Xiaomi and SHEIN Top Gen Z Brand Rankings as Chinese Companies Go Global

Tencent, Xiaomi and SHEIN have claimed the top three spots in the first-ever ranking of Chinese global brands most favored by Generation Z consumers, according to a new report released by Snapchat and Kantar. The rankings reflect a strategic shift among Chinese companies from pursuing sales growth to building

Redmi Turbo 5 Receives Network Approval, Features 100W Fast Charging

Redmi's upcoming Turbo 5 smartphone has officially received network approval in China, signaling an imminent launch, according to disclosures from technology bloggers this week. The device will support 100W wired fast charging, based on recently released regulatory filings. The Turbo 5 series is expected to include two variants:

BYD Races Toward Sales Goal Amid Signs of Financial Strain

BYD is on track to smash its sales targets in 2025, powered by a surge in overseas demand, yet the Chinese electric vehicle giant is simultaneously showing signs of financial pressure with a rare quarterly revenue drop and slowing profit growth, raising questions about its stamina in an increasingly competitive

Huawei Launches Ultra-Slim Mate 70 Air With 6500mAh Battery, Pre-Orders Begin at $589

Huawei has initiated pre-orders for its latest Mate 70 Air smartphone in China, positioning the device as the company's thinnest Mate series phone to date while incorporating a high-capacity battery. The device features a 7-inch OLED display with 2760 × 1320 pixel resolution and supports refresh

WeRide Completes Hong Kong Listing, Securing Dual-Primary Status in US and Asian Markets

Chinese autonomous driving company WeRide completed its Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing today, pricing its shares at HK$27.1 and cementing its status as the first Robotaxi operator to achieve dual-primary listings in both the US and Hong Kong markets. The Guangzhou-based company's Hong Kong

Huawei Patents AR/VR Glasses With Detachable Smart Ring Controller

Huawei Technologies has filed a patent for a new augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) device that features a detachable smart ring designed to function as a controller. The patent application, published by China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), outlines a novel approach to user interaction in mixed reality

Geely Launches Fifth-Generation Emgrand Sedan Starting at RMB 68,900

Geely Auto has commenced pre-sales of its fifth-generation Emgrand sedan, offering promotional pricing starting at RMB 68,900 (US$9,500), marking the latest update to one of China's best-selling domestic sedans. The model carries official pre-sale prices ranging from RMB 77,900 to