ChinaBiz Insider (Page 93)

Sign in Subscribe

More issues

Horizon Robotics Launches Unified Architecture to Challenge Tesla's FSD Dominance in China

Chinese autonomous driving semiconductor leader Horizon Robotics has unveiled its first unified cabin-driving computing platform, a strategic move that fundamentally alters the cost structure for domestic automakers engaged in a protracted price war. Unveiled just ahead of the Beijing Auto Show, the new "Starry" chip series and

ChinaBiz Briefing | CATL's 1,500km Batteries, Nio's $37K Autonomous SUV, and DJI's Audio Play

China's technology leaders pushed decisive hardware boundaries this week, with CATL unveiling batteries that eliminate EV range anxiety, Nio democratizing premium autonomous tech at mass-market prices, and DJI weaponizing aggressive pricing to disrupt the creator audio market. Together, these moves signal a maturation phase where Chinese manufacturers

Kimi's K2.6 Opens Door for China's Domestic Chip Integration

Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI has quietly engineered a breakthrough that could reshape how domestic models interact with homegrown semiconductor infrastructure, releasing technical documentation that charts a viable path for pairing Chinese large language models with domestic chips—potentially weeks before rival DeepSeek unveils its anticipated V4 model. On April

OPPO Reno 16 Pro Series Configuration Details Surface Ahead of Mid-2026 Launch

Details of OPPO's upcoming Reno 16 Pro series have emerged online, suggesting the Chinese smartphone maker is preparing to unveil its next-generation device with significant hardware upgrades in the first half of this year. According to a report published by TechWeb on January 23, 2026, a Chinese

DJI Disrupts Creator Audio Market With Sub-$50 Mic Mini 2

Shenzhen-based drone and camera manufacturer DJI is aggressively undercutting global audio competitors with the launch of its DJI Mic Mini 2 series, priced at a disruptive RMB 329 (US$47.68). The ultra-budget pricing strategy marks a definitive pivot for the hardware giant as it seeks to consolidate

Unitree IPO Challenges UBTECH for China Robotics Crown

Unitree filed for a high-profile initial public offering on China’s STAR Market, setting the stage for a valuation showdown with Hong Kong-listed rival UBTECH for dominance in the world’s largest robotics market. The March 26, 2026 prospectus reveals Unitree plans to raise RMB 4.2 billion

Nio's Onvo L90 Democratizes Premium Autonomous Tech at $37,000

Nio's mass-market brand Onvo launched its refreshed L90 electric SUV on April 21, bringing flagship autonomous driving hardware previously reserved for six-figure vehicles to a starting price of RMB 265,800 (US$36,917). The move marks a strategic inflection point for the parent company, which

CATL Unveils Four Battery Systems Targeting 6-Minute Charging and 1,500km Range

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) announced four advanced battery systems at its Super Tech Day event in Beijing, introducing technologies that enable 6-minute charging times and sedans capable of 1,500-kilometer ranges—metrics positioning pure electric vehicles to surpass traditional combustion engines on convenience. The world'

ChinaBiz Briefing | Nio's Software Moat, Moonshot's K2.6, Huawei's Pura 90

China's technology sector delivered a dense cluster of moves on April 21, signaling simultaneous escalation across EVs, edge AI, large language models, capital markets, and consumer hardware. The common thread: Chinese companies are no longer competing on specs alone — they are racing to build proprietary software architectures, ecosystem

Nio ES9 Showcases SkyOS Edge in EV Software Race

Nio is leveraging its proprietary Sky·OS architecture to transform the ES9 SUV into a highly integrated hardware-software ecosystem, signaling a broader industry shift toward centralized vehicle computing in 2026. Building on the foundation laid by the ET9 delivered last year, the ES9 introduces a refined "5D immersive