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Shenzhen’s ‘DJI Alumni’ Drive AI Hardware Investment Boom

Venture capital interest has surged in Shenzhen’s hardware sector in 2025, driven by a wave of startups founded by former employees of drone giant DJI. The area surrounding DJI’s headquarters has become a focal point for investors seeking the next unicorn in artificial intelligence and robotics, creating a

China Mobile Backs Tactile Sensor Maker Daimeng as Humanoid Robot Race Heats Up

Daimeng Robot, a developer of tactile sensors for humanoid robots, has secured over RMB 100 million yuan (US$13.7 million) in a strategic financing round to accelerate the mass production of low-cost sensors. The investment highlights a shift in the diverse robotics sector for 2025, moving from dynamic

Huawei Reclaims Top Spot in China's Tablet Market with 21% Surge as iPad Shipments Plunge

Huawei Technologies has reasserted its dominance in China's tablet market with a substantial 21% year-on-year shipment increase in the third quarter of 2025, while Apple Inc.'s iPad sales declined 14%, reflecting a shifting competitive landscape driven by aggressive pricing and AI integration from domestic

The AI Pivot: Scalpers Flip Bytedance-Powered ZTE Phones At 40% Premium As Goldman Weighs In

In the relentless race to monetize Generative AI, the battleground has shifted from data centers to the palm of your hand. On Monday, December 2, 2025, Goldman Sachs released a pivotal note on ZTE, arguably one of the clearest signals yet that the "AI Smartphone" era has moved

ByteDance's AI Assistant Threatens to Upend China's App Ecosystem

0:00 /6:05 1× ByteDance has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered mobile assistant that can autonomously navigate multiple apps, compare prices, and complete transactions with a single voice command, potentially disrupting the business models of China's internet giants and rendering standalone smart devices obsolete. The company released

Huawei Patent Indicates Potential for 2nm Chip Production Without EUV Equipment

Huawei has reportedly outlined a technical pathway to manufacture advanced 2-nanometer semiconductors using legacy equipment, signaling a potential breakthrough in bypassing strict U.S. technology export controls. According to a report by the technology news outlet Huawei Central published on December 2, 2025, Huawei has secured a new patent

Hifiman Wins Approval for Beijing IPO With Margins Rivaling Hermès

Hifiman, a Chinese manufacturer of high-end audio equipment, has successfully passed its hearing to list on the Beijing Stock Exchange, positioning itself as a specialized player in a consumer electronics market otherwise dominated by mass-market giants. Known for its premium pricing strategies, the company is set to become

ChinaBiz Briefing: Luckin’s Nasdaq Return, EV Divergence, and ByteDance’s AI Reality Check

The Big Picture: Today's briefing highlights a maturing tech landscape where redemption and consolidation are the themes. Luckin Coffee is plotting a comeback to US main boards, signaling a potential thaw in capital market sentiment. Meanwhile, the EV sector shows a sharp divergence between surging new players and

Chinese Startup EngineAI Unveils T800 Humanoid Robot With Combat-Style Capabilities at $25,000

Chinese robotics startup EngineAI (Zhòngqíng) has launched its latest full-scale humanoid robot T800, featuring advanced dynamic movement capabilities including spinning kicks and high-speed punches, as the company aims to commercialize humanoid robots for industrial applications. The robot is priced starting at 180,000 yuan ($25,000). The 173-

Huawei Enters ‘Emotional Business’ as AI Companion Toy Sells Out Instantly

Huawei has formally entered the burgeoning AI companion hardware market with a low-cost device that sold out immediately upon launch, signaling a strategic pivot to capture the rapidly growing "emotional economy" amidst slowing growth in traditional consumer electronics sectors. The device, a plush toy named "Smart