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CATL, Xiaomi Back Robotic Hand Startup Xynova Future in Angel Round

Xynova Future has raised more than RMB 100 million (US$13.9 million) in an angel financing round, marking a significant capital injection into the burgeoning humanoid robotics supply chain. The startup specializes in high-degree-of-freedom (DOF) dexterous hands and actuators, critical components for the commercialization of humanoid

Xiaomi Unveils 17 Ultra Flagship Featuring Advanced Leica Optics and Apple Ecosystem Compatibility

Xiaomi has launched its latest premium smartphone, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, positioning the device to capture high-end market share through professional-grade imaging hardware and unexpected interoperability with the Apple ecosystem. The release represents the company’s final strategic product launch of 2025, aiming to consolidate its standing in

NIO’s 2025 Turnaround: Delivery Surge Puts Profitability Within Reach

NIO has engineered a sharp turnaround in late 2025, overcoming early-year market skepticism through a combination of aggressive organizational restructuring and the successful launch of high-volume vehicle models. The Chinese electric vehicle maker has rapidly accelerated its delivery pace, positioning itself to challenge profitability targets that previously appeared

China’s Robotics Industry 2025 Review: IPO Boom Meets Commercial Reality

China’s robotics industry faced a defining divergence in 2025, characterized by unprecedented public visibility and aggressive capital market pursuits contrasted with deepening concerns over commercial sustainability. While humanoid robots captured consumer attention through high-profile media appearances and livestream demonstrations, the sector’s long-term viability increasingly hinges on

UBTECH Robotics Strikes Deal to Control Manufacturer Fenglong Electric in Supply Chain Push

UBTECH Robotics has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Shenzhen-listed Zhejiang Fenglong Electric for a total consideration of RMB 1.665 billion (US$229 million). The strategic move underscores the humanoid robot maker’s aggressive push to vertically integrate its supply chain and bolster massive manufacturing capabilities just

ChinaBiz Briefing: EV Global Manufacturing, “China’s SpaceX” IPO, and ByteDance’s AI Surge

China’s technology and industrial sectors are shifting from volume-based domestic competition to high-value global expansion and capital market maturity. As automakers accelerate flexible localization strategies to bypass mounting trade barriers, critical milestones in the private space sector and consumer AI suggest the country’s "hard tech&

Smartphone Makers Pivot to New Form Factors as ‘Thinness War’ Hits Ceiling

The race to develop the thinnest foldable smartphone has reached a technical plateau in 2025, prompting major manufacturers to shift their strategic focus toward novel form factors and utility. While brands continue to engineer incrementally slimmer devices, the diminishing returns on consumer excitement and hardware compromises have compelled the industry

Global Markets Become Main Battlefield for Chinese Automakers as Exports Surge

Chinese automakers are pivoting aggressively to international markets, with overseas sales becoming a primary driver of revenue amid saturating domestic demand. This strategic migration is reshaping the global automotive landscape as major players accelerate local production capabilities to bypass trade barriers and capture higher margins. In the first 11 months

“China's SpaceX” LandSpace Targets STAR Market IPO With US$2.8 Billion Valuation

LandSpace has completed its pre-listing tutoring, marking a decisive step toward an initial public offering on Shanghai’s STAR Market. The Beijing-based rocket manufacturer, valued at approximately RMB 20 billion (US$2.76 billion), is poised to become the first commercial spaceflight firm to list on China’s

China’s Domestic Auto Brands Are Overtaking Foreign Luxury Carmakers

Chinese automakers have successfully dismantled the stronghold of traditional European luxury brands in the premium vehicle segment, fundamentally altering the competitive landscape of the world’s largest auto market. Domestic manufacturers have eroded the market share of legacy giants, forcing a structural shift in pricing power and consumer preference. In