Record sales, shrinking profits: China’s robot vacuum leaders face their next test
The global vacuum market is maturing, and China’s top brands are now betting on new categories...
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Geely brings battery operations under Jiyao Tongxing to streamline and scale
By merging its battery units, Geely is betting on fewer variants, higher volumes, and stronger margins. The post Geely brings
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Intel’s new automotive play centers on modular chips, but will carmakers commit?
Intel is offering automakers a more flexible path for in-car computing, but it’s still early days. The post Intel’s new
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Axera and Black Sesame roll out chips built for smarter, safer vehicles
The two companies unveiled processors designed to boost real-time performance, enhance safety, and power more centralized automotive systems. The post
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US tariffs push Chinese hardware startups to redraw global roadmaps
Once reliant on the US, Chinese brands are pivoting to new markets to blunt the impact of trade tensions. The
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What happens when an EV crashes? Door locks might decide your fate
China’s safety rules assume you’ve got five minutes to escape. In a real fire, it could be five seconds. The
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CATL’s new EV battery doesn’t settle for one chemistry, and it doesn’t want you to either
CATL’s Freevoy reimagines the EV powertrain from the cell up, fusing chemistries and software in a format built for range,
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In Mexico, China’s e-commerce giants hit both stride and snags
As cross-border ambitions grow, Chinese firms in Mexico must navigate a patchwork of challenges—from lost freight to language barriers. The
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ByteDance plots new game plan with rumored Nuverse-Moonton merger
A spin-off could follow, but for now, ByteDance is trading moonshots for methodical growth—and Moonton may come out on top.
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How a hanging tissue pack helped China’s Botare go global
After going viral in China, Botare’s hanging tissue pack is making waves abroad—with TikTok as its launchpad. The post How
