Ant Group Enters Humanoid Robot Market with 12 Strategic Deals
Ant Group has led a 500 million yuan funding round in Zeroth, marking its 12th humanoid robotics investment since early 2025 and releasing an AI-friendly Alipay.
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NVIDIA Expands Robotics Hiring in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen
NVIDIA is recruiting for robotics roles in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen across embodied AI, simulation, deployment, and solution architecture teams.
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CXMT and Tencent Reportedly Reach $2.94 Billion DRAM Supply Agreement
CXMT has signed a long-term supply agreement worth over RMB 20 billion with Tencent to secure DRAM chips for Tencent's server business, according to a report.
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Semiconductor Stocks Retreat After Record Q2 2026 Rally
Semiconductor stocks declined sharply on July 1, 2026, after a record second quarter that added trillions in market value, as investors reassessed valuations.
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BYD and Xiaomi Shares Surge on Strong June 2026 EV Delivery Figures
BYD and Xiaomi shares rose sharply after reporting robust June 2026 deliveries, with BYD achieving record monthly EV sales and Xiaomi exceeding targets.
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China Expands Health Services and Product Oversight
China's State Council called for full-life-cycle health services, broader health-product supply, and tighter quality and safety supervision nationwide.
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China Adds 15 Embodied AI Unicorns in Six-Month Funding Surge
A 36Kr tally says China added 15 embodied-AI startups valued above 10 billion yuan in six months, expanding the reported cohort to at least 25.
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China Retail Growth Slows to 1.4% as Online Services Outperform
China retail sales rose 1.4% in January-May 2026 while online services grew 7.6%, revealing a widening split across consumer channels and formats.
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China Battery Makers Back 60-Day Supplier Payment Cap
China's battery industry has proposed a 60-day supplier payment cap with faster inspection rules covering power batteries and energy storage.
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China High-Tech Logistics Demand Jumps 15.1% in May
China's high-tech logistics demand rose 15.1% in May as total social logistics value reached 146.6 trillion yuan during the first five months.
