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China’s consumer tech sector enters a robotics arms race—quite literally

As core growth slows, appliance and electronics brands are betting big on robotic arms and embodied tech to stay ahead.

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In a cautious year for sportswear businesses, Li-Ning is prioritizing discipline and stability over rapid expansion.
News
With profits down, Li-Ning leans on core sports to weather a slower market
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Flashy fundings aside, doubts are mounting over whether humanoid robot ventures can deliver real returns—or are riding a speculative wave.
Insights
Bubble or breakthrough? China’s humanoid robotics race faces reality check
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Longtime executive Shen Fei will now lead Onvo as Nio moves to tighten control and revive lagging sales.
News
Nio replaces Onvo president Alan Ai after missing sales targets
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Known for its robot vacuums, Dreame is now expanding into the broader home appliance market.
Features
Dreame is bringing its machines into your kitchen—and it’s just getting started
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As investigations continue into the March 29 accident, scrutiny grows over smart driving systems and the global image of Chinese EVs.
News
Recent SU7 crash tests Xiaomi’s EV ambitions—and China’s credibility abroad
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Chery is folding three iCar models back into its main lineup ahead of launching QQ Duomi, a rebadged micro EV.
News
EVs under iCar revert to Chery label in brand rethink
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For Spirit AI, the real bottleneck in robotics isn’t hardware—it’s intelligence.
Features
This startup thinks large models will finally make robots useful
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AI breakthroughs from companies like DeepSeek may finally crack the “cocktail party” problem for hearing aids.
Insights
Can AI finally help hearing aids deliver in noisy environments?
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