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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

Insta360 Revenue Surges 93% as Pricing War with DJI Expands Camera Market

Insta360 posted a 93% year-on-year revenue increase in the third quarter of 2025, demonstrating resilience against aggressive price competition from DJI in the panoramic camera market. The Chinese company's quarterly revenue reached RMB 2.94 billion ($410 million), accelerating from a 62% growth rate in the

XPeng Pivots to Monetize AI with Robotaxis, Humanoid Robots and Flying Cars

XPeng is shifting its strategic focus from being solely an electric vehicle manufacturer to a broad-based "physical AI" company, unveiling a concrete roadmap to commercialize its ambitious investments in autonomous driving, robotics, and aerial mobility. The move signals a major push to generate new revenue streams from

BYD's Japan Gambit: K-Car Launch Signals Aggressive Global Expansion as Domestic Market Stalls

In what may prove to be a watershed moment for Chinese automakers' overseas ambitions, BYD unveiled its first market-specific vehicle designed exclusively for a foreign market at the Tokyo Motor Show last week—a strategic pivot that J.P. Morgan analysts suggest reveals the EV giant's