Xiaomi Recruits Former Tesla Engineer to Boost Its Robotics Ambitions

Xiaomi Recruits Former Tesla Engineer to Boost Its Robotics Ambitions

  • November 28, 2025

Xiaomi has taken a major step in expanding its robotics capabilities by hiring a former Tesla engineer known for his expertise in humanoid robot development. Zach Lu Zeyu, who played a key role on Tesla’s Optimus project, has joined the Chinese tech firm

China’s Semiconductor Talent Gap: Training the Next Generation of Engineers

China’s Semiconductor Talent Gap: Training the Next Generation of Engineers

  • August 8, 2025

Universities and state programs struggle to fill the demand for chip specialists. As China accelerates its push for semiconductor self-reliance, one challenge has proven harder to solve than equipment shortages: the lack of skilled engineers. By 2025, industry insiders estimate a shortfall of