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Huawei Tops China’s 2025 Smartphone Market as Apple Slips to Third

Huawei reclaimed the top position in the Greater China smartphone market in 2025, surpassing domestic competitors and pushing Apple down to third place, according to data released on March 5 by research firm Omida. Huawei secured a 17% market share in China last year, registering a 2% year-on-year

China's Robot Era Raises RMB 1 Billion, Hits $1.4 Billion Valuation

Robot Era Inc., a Chinese embodied artificial intelligence company, has completed a strategic financing round of RMB 1 billion yuan (US139million),propelling its valuation past the RMB 10 billion yuan (US1.4 billion) milestone. The significant funding follows the company securing top global rankings for its technology and rapidly expanding

Huawei Unveils Ultra-High-Resolution LiDAR to Boost Flagship EV Driving Systems

Huawei Technologies Co. has introduced an 896-line LiDAR sensor, billed as the highest-resolution unit in mass production, as the Chinese technology giant intensifies its focus on advanced hardware for autonomous driving capabilities. The new sensor, revealed by Richard Yu, chairman of Huawei’s Consumer BG, at a Harmony

Xiaomi Plans Annual SoC Chip Upgrades and Eyes Google Gemini for Global AI Push

Xiaomi is advancing its high-end technology strategy by committing to annual updates for its self-developed system-on-chip (SoC) and preparing a dedicated artificial intelligence assistant for international markets. Xiaomi President Lu Weibing told CNBC in a recent interview that the company plans to upgrade its self-developed

ChinaBiz Briefing: BYD’s Tech Blitz, Alibaba’s AI Brain Drain and Trump Targets Tencent

The Big Picture: The dichotomy of China’s tech sector is on full display today: hardware giants are accelerating with aggressive product leaps, while software and internet incumbents face renewed internal and geopolitical friction. As BYD and DJI prepare to redefine their respective hardware categories with "disruptive" upgrades,

China eVTOL Avionics Supplier Qingwei Aviation Secures Hillhouse-Led Funding

Qingwei Aviation, a Chinese supplier of high-safety flight control computing platforms and smart cockpit systems, has completed a Pre-A+ financing round raising tens of millions of yuan. The round was led by GL Ventures, the venture capital arm of Hillhouse, signaling continued capital interest in China’s burgeoning

DJI Teases Avata 360 Launch in March 2026 with 8K Capabilities

DJI Technology has released official teaser footage for its upcoming drone, the Avata 360, signaling that the product’s formal launch is imminent. The Shenzhen-based drone manufacturer has begun its official marketing campaign, with the device expected to be unveiled within the next one to two weeks. 0:00

Jefferies Cuts Xiaomi Target Price by 30% as Soaring Memory Costs Squeeze Margins

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has slashed its target price for Xiaomi by 30%, warning that surging memory costs will weigh heavily on the Chinese technology giant’s smartphone shipments and profit margins in 2026. Analysts led by Edison Lee lowered their price target to HK30.45 from HK43.36, a

Report: Trump Administration Weighs Security Risks of Tencent’s U.S. Gaming Investments

The White House is reportedly debating whether to allow a major Chinese technology giant to retain its equity stakes in several popular video game companies. The deliberations focus on national security concerns and data privacy issues surrounding the ownership of major gaming titles played by millions of Americans. According to

BYD Set for 'Disruptive' 2026 Technology Launch Amid Sales Challenges

BYD is scheduled to hold a major technology launch event on March 5, signaling its strategic direction for 2026 with what the company describes as "disruptive" advancements in battery chemistry, high-speed charging, and hybrid powertrains. The Shenzhen-based automaker has rarely used such definitive language for previous