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China Battery Output Set for Sharp Correction in Early 2026 as EV Subsidies Fade

China’s lithium battery industry faces a significant contraction in production entering early 2026, driven by a pronounced slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand following a fourth-quarter cooling in 2025. Manufacturers are expected to slash output schedules and extend holiday shutdowns to manage inventory levels as the sector enters

ByteDance Bets Big on AI to Secure Its Place as a Global Tech Titan

The TikTok parent is leveraging its “Doubao” model and aggressive spending to challenge Meta and Google, marking a strategic pivot toward dominance in the artificial intelligence era. ByteDance Ltd. has successfully executed a strategic pivot into artificial intelligence, positioning its AI model "Doubao" as a formidable competitor in

XPeng Expands Global Footprint With Dual-Power P7+ Launch Across 36 Markets

XPeng officially unveiled its 2026 XPeng P7+ sedan on Monday, announcing a simultaneous rollout across 36 countries. The launch introduces a "super extended-range" powertrain alongside an upgraded pure electric version, marking a strategic shift to capture a broader share of the global market by offering flexible propulsion

Changan’s EV Unit Deepal Secures $844 Million Lifeline as Losses Mount

Deepal Automobile Technology Co., Ltd., the electric vehicle subsidiary of Changan Automobile, has secured a significant capital injection to bolster its balance sheet. However, the funding arrives as the automaker grapples with persistent insolvency, widening financial gaps, and missed sales targets in a hyper-competitive market. The company announced on

XPeng CEO: After Turning the Tide, the Pain Remains

In late December 2025, China Entrepreneur Magazine published an in-depth interview with He Xiaopeng, chairman and chief executive officer of XPeng. Released on December 29, the interview offers a rare, candid look at XPeng’s strategic transformation, technological bets and organisational overhaul following a dramatic rebound in performance this

ChinaBiz Briefing: UBTECH’s Manufacturing Play, Xiaomi’s Apple Bridge, and NIO’s Profit Turn

The Big Picture As 2025 draws to a close, China’s technology sector is shifting from pure expansion to structural maturity. In the EV market, players like NIO and Li Auto are cementing their positions through profitability pushes and product matrix completion, moving beyond initial "cash burn" phases.

Li Auto Exposed 2026 Roadmap Highlights Flagship i9 SUV and Expanded Pure Electric Lineup

A leading Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer is reportedly set to accelerate its transition into the battery electric market by introducing a comprehensive lineup of new models in 2026, headlined by a premium flagship SUV designed to compete in the high-end luxury segment. According to a report by Chinese

China’s Robot Rental Market in 2025: Demand Surge, Falling Prices, and the Rise of RaaS

China’s nascent robot rental sector is experiencing a dichotomy of exploding year-end demand and plummeting daily rates as commercialization matures into a broad-based "Robots-as-a-Service" (RaaS) market at the close of 2025. While bookings for humanoid and quadrupedal robots have surged due to

China’s GPU IPO Rush in 2025: Betting Big on AI Amid Mounting Constraints

The year 2025 marks a watershed moment for China’s semiconductor industry, culminating in a collective surge of initial public offerings five years after United States sanctions first accelerated the nation’s push for technological self-reliance. Propelled by state policy, venture capital exits, and soaring demand for artificial intelligence

Chinese Appliance Giants Bet on AI Glasses to Seize Next Hardware Frontier

China’s traditional home appliance heavyweights are increasingly pivoting toward the artificial intelligence (AI) eyewear sector, leveraging their extensive supply chain capabilities to secure a foothold in a market projected to exceed RMB 100 billion (US$13.7 billion). Leading manufacturers, including TCL Electronics and Hisense Visual Technology, are moving