Xiaomi Recruits Former Tesla Engineer to Boost Its Robotics Ambitions

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

Chinese startups push for global expansion with competitively priced hardware

A growing number of Chinese startups are stepping onto the global stage by offering hardware products that combine strong functionality with highly competitive pricing. From smart home devices to consumer electronics and robotics these companies are targeting overseas markets with a new sense

China’s Chip Valley and Smart Mobility Integration Reshape the Future of Transport Technology

China’s semiconductor revolution is extending far beyond factories and fabrication labs it is now deeply intertwined with the nation’s smart mobility transformation. The rise of “Chip Valley” clusters in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen has turned semiconductors into the engine of China’s next-generation transport

ICBC Launches 80 Billion Yuan Fund for Tech Innovation

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world’s largest commercial bank by assets, has launched an 80 billion yuan fund to accelerate technology innovation. The initiative is designed to support strategic sectors including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, green energy, and advanced manufacturing.

Packaging Innovation: China’s Bet on Advanced Chip Assembly

With lithography bottlenecks, focus shifts to breakthroughs in chip packaging and integration. China’s semiconductor strategy in 2025 is increasingly turning toward advanced packaging, the process of stacking, interconnecting, and integrating chips to boost performance. With U.S. sanctions blocking access to the most advanced

30 Under 30 – Coding the Future: Teenage Programmers Breaking Barriers

How Zhang Rui, a 19-year-old self-taught coder, is turning rural classrooms into coding labs and inspiring China’s digital future From Rural Schoolbooks to Python Scripts Zhang Rui (19) grew up in Guizhou province, a mountainous region better known for agriculture than for tech.

The Vision of Wang Xing: Meituan’s Next Act Beyond Delivery

From food delivery giant to AI-powered lifestyle platform can Wang Xing reinvent Meituan for China’s next decade? The Architect of Modern Consumption In the story of China’s digital economy, few figures loom as large as Wang Xing, the founder and CEO of Meituan.

The New Wave of Women Founders in DeepTech

China’s under-30 women entrepreneurs are breaking barriers in AI, biotech, and semiconductors. Breaking the Mold China’s tech ecosystem has often been dominated by male founders, but a new wave of women entrepreneurs many in their 30s and even late 20s is reshaping the

The $1.9 Billion 91 Assistant Has Died, But “Mobile Assistants” Have Been Reincarnated

Phone assistants like 91 Assistant once thrived for sideloading, jailbreaking, and more. But with the rise of standalone smartphones, stronger IP protection, and the prevalence of built-in app stores, they faded away. Some platforms like Aisi Assistant (爱思助手) and CoolAPK (酷安) have survived