Today's policy & market headlines
AI model startup Hypersphere raises hundreds of millions of RMB in angel fundingMon, 26 Oct 2026 — Shenzhen-based AI startup Hypersphere Technology has raised hundreds of millions of RMB in angel funding, according to aTikTok Shop’s European chief Kevin Chen reportedly set to leaveMon, 26 Oct 2026 — Kevin Chen, the executive overseeing TikTok’s e-commerce operations in Europe, is preparing to leave ByteDance, STAR MarDongshan Precision’s Acquisition-Led AI Bet Meets a Cooler MarketTue, 27 Oct 2026 — Editor’s note: This article is republished from Jumpstart, a TechNode Group publication. Dongshan Precision is bringing DeepSeek reportedly ramps up hiring as it maps out new growth plansTue, 27 Oct 2026 — DeepSeek is rapidly expanding its team as it outlines new growth plans to investors, according to an October 27 report bRobot electronic-skin startup MoSense raises around RMB 100 million in angel-plus fundingTue, 27 Oct 2026 — Shanghai-based MoSense, which develops full-body tactile sensing systems for robots, has raised around RMB 100 million iDesktop robot startup CyboPal secures investment from TCL and Shenzhen Capital GroupTue, 27 Oct 2026 — Chinese desktop robot startup CyboPal has secured a new strategic funding round from TCL Industries’ investment arm and Volkswagen considers taking Xpeng-developed vehicle architecture to EuropeTue, 27 Oct 2026 — Volkswagen is considering using vehicle software architecture developed with China’s Xpeng in its mainstream European moThe Freight-App Battle a Chinese “Uber for Trucks” Couldn’t WinWed, 28 Oct 2026 — In 2018, Kuaigou Dache spent RMB524 million on sales and marketing, more than its RMB453 million in revenue. Eight yearsBaidu reportedly developing world model as autonomous-driving ambitions expandWed, 28 Oct 2026 — Baidu is developing a world model and is expected to share research progress soon, according to an October 28 report by BYD names Yangwang Altior luxury flagship sedan ahead of UAE debutWed, 28 Oct 2026 — BYD’s luxury brand Yangwang has named its upcoming executive flagship sedan Altior, known as Dingyao in China, ahead of Phantom Blade Zero Puts Chinese Wuxia Swordplay on a 66-Day TimerThu, 29 Oct 2026 — An 88 Metascore and 91 OpenCritic average have put S-Game’s dark martial-arts RPG in the conversation as China’s next poCan the upgraded Li Auto i6 hold its ground in China’s crowded electric SUV market?Thu, 29 Oct 2026 — Li Auto launched the 2026 Li Auto i6 on Wednesday, marking the model’s first annual update since its debut a year ago. RChinese AAA wuxia action game Phantom Blade Zero launches on PS5 and PCThu, 29 Oct 2026 — Chinese developer S-GAME released its AAA wuxia action game Phantom Blade Zero on October 29 for PlayStation 5 and PC. TKai-Fu Lee’s 01.AI secures Hangzhou state investment worth hundreds of millions of RMBFri, 30 Oct 2026 — 01.AI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Kai-Fu Lee, has secured investment totaling hundreds of millions oXiaomi to invest RMB 1.7 billion in EV battery maker Sunwoda MobilityFri, 30 Oct 2026 — Xiaomi plans to invest RMB 1.7 billion in Sunwoda Mobility, acquiring a 5.34% stake in the electric vehicle battery makeRecent archive
Audi reportedly seeks Huawei platform for next-generation A8 built in ChinaFri, 23 Oct 2026Robot chipmaker Huixi completes Series B financing led by Beijing AI fundFri, 23 Oct 2026BYD launches second-generation Seagull from RMB 65,900 with flash charging on higher trimsWed, 21 Oct 2026Tencent opens Yuanbao Search to developers building AI models and agentsWed, 21 Oct 2026Robot hardware startup YITA secures funding from Galbot and FourierWed, 21 Oct 2026Xiaomi retires MiMo-V2.5 models as API service shifts to multimodal replacementsWed, 21 Oct 2026China’s AI microdrama boom joins a global surge in mobile viewingTue, 20 Oct 2026Alibaba unveils automotive RISC-V processor IP and roadmap for self-driving and roboticsTue, 20 Oct 2026China’s Magnetic-Sensor Champion Bets on Robot JointsTue, 20 Oct 2026Meituan leads Series D funding for collaborative robot maker FAIRINOMon, 19 Oct 2026Former Huawei engineer’s robot AI startup Gewu Tongzhi raises nearly RMB 100 millionMon, 19 Oct 2026Xiaomi’s SU9 LUX trademark points to possible larger luxury sedanMon, 19 Oct 2026Midea president bans performative overtime and excessive PPT use within the companyThu, 23 Jan 2025Gaode launches China’s first English-language map for overseas usersThu, 23 Jan 2025Xiaomi SU7 outsells Tesla Model 3 in China in DecemberFri, 24 Jan 2025China’s BYD, Geely, and SAIC file legal complaint against EU regarding tariffsSun, 26 Jan 2025Silicon Valley stunned as China’s DeepSeek-R1 surpasses US AI giants, undercuts costsSun, 26 Jan 2025US biggest importer of Chinese batteries for fifth straight yearMon, 27 Jan 2025China may face an AI talent shortage of four million by 2030Tue, 28 Jan 2025China’s legacy automaker warns of profit plunge amid price warTue, 28 Jan 2025US investigates DeepSeek over national security concernsThu, 30 Jan 2025China’s Lunar New Year box office tops $390 million on second day of holidayThu, 30 Jan 2025Toyota China reports sales fall, pushes for restructuringFri, 31 Jan 2025Drone food delivery orders rise in China during Spring FestivalFri, 31 Jan 2025China launches antitrust investigation of Google, details pendingWed, 05 Feb 2025Xpeng beats Li Auto to become China’s top-selling EV startup in JanuaryWed, 05 Feb 2025South Korea blocks DeepSeek on government devices, announces launch of “national AI committee”Thu, 06 Feb 2025USPS resumes acceptance of packages from China one day after suspensionThu, 06 Feb 2025BYD to recruit 20,000 factory workers in China as part of Q1 hiring spreeFri, 07 Feb 2025Tesla, Xpeng, and more launch new discounts after Chinese New Year holidaysFri, 07 Feb 2025Chinese lidar sensors are enabling autonomous driving in BMW plantsFri, 07 Feb 2025Shein relaunches in India, is this a signal of India’s shift in digital diplomacy?Fri, 07 Feb 2025China: The future memory powerhouse?Sat, 08 Feb 2025New US sanctions halt TSMC shipments to more mainland China chip design firmsSat, 08 Feb 2025China’s Geely, Dongfeng to be first automakers to embrace DeepSeekSat, 08 Feb 2025ByteDance denies hiring former Honor CEO Zhao Ming for smartphone businessSat, 08 Feb 2025Global tablet shipments rise 9.2% y-o-y in 2024, Xiaomi leads with 73% y-o-y surgeSat, 08 Feb 2025Alibaba denies it has made $1 billion investment in DeepSeekSat, 08 Feb 2025Ne Zha 2 becomes highest-grossing single-market film of all time, surpasses $938 millionSat, 08 Feb 2025Shareholders of China’s state-owned automakers Changan and Dongfeng mull restructuringMon, 10 Feb 2025Disclaimer: Headlines and links belong to their original publishers; we present titles and links only for research convenience and claim no ownership. This page is general information, not legal, tax, or investment advice — verify all policy matters with official sources and licensed advisors.