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Xiaomi Confirms 2027 European EV Entry With Showroom-First Strategy

Xiaomi Corp. is moving ahead with plans to enter Europe’s competitive electric vehicle market by 2027, confirming it will initially focus on building a network of showrooms to showcase its cars and smart device ecosystem before considering local production as part of its long-term strategy. A top executive

Huawei Expands Premium Device Lineup With Upgraded Smartwatch, AI-Powered Earphones

Huawei Technologies has launched a new range of high-end wearable devices and a smart television, signaling a continued strategic focus on expanding its premium consumer electronics ecosystem with advanced health and AI-driven features. The Chinese technology giant on Tuesday unveiled its Watch GT 6 series, FreeClip 2 open-

Vivo to Debut MediaTek's Top-Tier Chip in New X300 Flagships

Vivo Mobile Communication will launch its new X300 series smartphones on Oct. 13, debuting MediaTek Inc.'s latest Dimensity 9500 processor and aiming to secure a leading position in mobile videography with advanced camera features. The Chinese electronics maker announced via its official social media accounts that two models,

Pool Robot Startup Star Mappers Secures $138 Million From Meituan, Lei Jun’s Fund

Star Mappers, a Chinese robotics startup specializing in high-end swimming pool cleaners, has secured RMB 1 billion yuan (US$138 million) in a new financing round, drawing backing from some of China’s most prominent technology investors as it pushes for global growth and expands into new product categories.

Chinese eVTOL Maker Zero Gravity Secures New Funding to Scale Production

Zero Gravity Aircraft Industries (Hefei), a Chinese electric aircraft developer, has secured nearly 100 million yuan ($13.8 million) in a new funding round to accelerate mass production and advance regulatory certification for its fleet, signaling growing investor confidence in China’s low-altitude economy. The Series A++ financing was

Advanced Driving Systems Become Kingmaker in China’s Crowded EV Market

A fundamental shift is underway in China’s electric vehicle market, with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) supplanting range and price as the new primary engine for sales. This pivot towards “intelligence” is rapidly reshaping consumer preferences and creating a new hierarchy of winners and losers in the world’s

Avatr, Changan's Premium EV Brand, Plans Hong Kong IPO for Global Push

Avatr Technology, the premium electric vehicle brand backed by state-owned automaker Changan Automobile, Huawei Technologies Co. and battery giant CATL, plans to file for a Hong Kong initial public offering in the fourth quarter of 2025 to fuel its global expansion and charging network development. The planned listing, a

Huawei's New AI Chip Launch Highlights Three Critical Challenges for China's Domestic Semiconductor Industry

China's AI chip sector is undergoing a strategic transformation as Huawei Technologies Co. unveiled its latest processor lineup at the 2025 Huawei Connect conference, introducing the Ascend 950, 960, and 970 series AI chips alongside a three-year product roadmap that signals the industry's shift toward

Huawei Reportedly Planning 'Air' Model for Mate 80 Series to Rival iPhone Air

A recent report has revealed that Huawei Technologies may be developing an "Air" variant of its upcoming Mate 80 flagship smartphone series, potentially positioning it as a direct competitor to Apple's recently launched iPhone Air. According to a report published by tech publication Huawei Central on

Alibaba Cloud Partners With Nvidia to Accelerate Physical AI Applications

Alibaba Cloud and Nvidia Corp. announced a partnership in Physical AI technology at the 2025 Hangzhou Apsara Conference on September 24, aimed at accelerating development cycles for embodied intelligence and assisted driving applications. Under the collaboration, Alibaba Cloud's artificial intelligence platform PAI will integrate Nvidia's Physical