Lei Kang

  • Apple's new iPhone 17e hits major Chinese e-commerce platforms

    Apple's latest iPhone 17e has officially launched on major Chinese e-commerce platforms including JD.com, with pre-orders set to begin on March 4.

  • Chinese robotics startup Galbot secures major state backing to scale AI models

    Galbot has completed a new round of financing worth 2.5 billion yuan ($363 million), led by state-backed capital.

  • Honor unveils 1st humanoid robot ahead of MWC in pivot to AI ecosystem

    Honor showcased a humanoid robot capable of performing backflips, marking its official entry into the consumer robotics market.

  • China's humanoid robot boom: Over 330 products released in 2025

    In 2025, China's humanoid robot industry had surpassed 140 companies, with over 330 humanoid robot products released throughout the year.

  • AI firm ModelBest raises multi-million yuan round led by China Telecom

    China Telecom will leverage its strengths in cloud computing and computing power networks to engage in deep business collaboration with ModelBest.

  • Alibaba to unveil AI glasses at MWC in global hardware push

    Alibaba will unveil its first Qwen AI glasses at the upcoming 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC), with pre-orders opening on March 2.

  • Baidu Q4 revenue exceeds expectations as AI business becomes growth engine

    In the fourth quarter, subscription revenue from Baidu AI computing infrastructure surged 143% year-on-year.

  • Chinese smartphone makers brace for unprecedented multiple price hikes in 2026

    New models released after March are expected to see price increases of at least RMB 1,000 ($146).

  • ByteDance's valuation reportedly soared to $550 billion in proposed equity sale

    This represents a 66% surge from the company's valuation of about $330 billion during last year's employee stock buyback.

  • Agibot sets foot in Europe, showcasing full robotics portfolio in Munich

    Agibot displayed its full portfolio of general-purpose embodied robots in Munich and secured a partnership with automotive parts giant Minth.