Alibaba Unlocks Chip Value: T-Head Set for Separate Listing on HKEX
November 11, 2026 – Alibaba Group has formally confirmed plans to spin off its semiconductor subsidiary, T-Head (Shanghai) Technology, for an independent listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The move marks one of the most significant capital market developments for China’s domestic AI chip sector in recent years. The Hong Kong Exchange has already…
Xiaomi Pengcheng N70 and N90 Top SUV Segments in First Full Month
November 11 2026 – Xiaomi’s campus lit up with “N70” in lights after its new extended-range SUV series delivered a strong first full month of sales, founder Lei Jun said on social media. The celebration followed a quieter office-party moment: Xiaomi’s canteen prepared tiramisu cakes to mark the Pengcheng lineup’s October performance. According to Dongchedi’s…
BYD Files Design Patent for Rounded Micro EV as It Expands Entry-Level Lineup
November 10, 2026 – BYD has revealed a new micro electric city car through a freshly granted design patent, signaling that the Chinese automaker may be preparing to re-enter the ultra-compact EV segment while it continues to push aggressively into premium and global markets. The patent, numbered CN310308323S, was filed on December 18, 2025 and…
Maserati Turns to Huawei and JAC for Two New Electric Models
November 10 2026 – Maserati is moving closer to a joint electric-vehicle program with Huawei and JAC Motors, with the project reportedly named “Maserati Design.” The design of the first models has reportedly been confirmed, and the partners are aiming for further production milestones in the fourth quarter of 2027. Under the reported division of…
Ecovacs Leads as Roborock Closes Gap in China’s Online Robot Vacuum Market
November 9 2026 – China’s online robot vacuum market grew in unit shipments during the third quarter of 2026 but continued to lose revenue momentum, pointing to a recovery that is still fragile and heavily price-driven. Online retail volume reached 918,000 units in the quarter, up 2.4 percent year on year, while retail value fell…
Tencent Shuts Down Sogou Wenwen After Nearly Two Decades
November 9 2026 – Tencent has shut down Sogou Wenwen, one of China’s longest-running online Q&A communities, along with its associated rewards marketplace. The service ended at 23:59 on November 7, after nearly two decades of operation under different brand names. The platform first appeared in 2007 as Tencent’s SOSO Wenwen, a question-and-answer site tied…
BYD’s Yangwang Altior Debuts With Coach Doors and 5.6-Meter Executive Body
November 7, 2026 – BYD’s ultra-luxury brand Yangwang has unveiled its flagship sedan, the Altior, at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental hotel in Abu Dhabi, marking the first time the brand has held a full global launch outside China. The Altior is positioned as Yangwang’s highest-end model and the brand’s first dedicated executive limousine. Its…
Changxin Technology Sets Up New Investment Platform as It Expands Semiconductor Ecosystem
November 9, 2026 – Changxin Technology is expanding its industrial investment footprint with a new wholly owned platform and a capital increase to its existing investment vehicle, signaling a shift from pure DRAM manufacturing toward a more active role in shaping the domestic semiconductor supply chain. On October 30, Changxin Xinyue Industrial Investment (Anhui) was…
Xiaomi’s First Shoe Washing Machine Surpasses Crowdfunding Target by 20 Times
November 6, 2026 – Xiaomi’s first dedicated shoe-washing machine has quickly become a standout product on Xiaomi Youpin, with its crowdfunding campaign surpassing 20 times its initial target shortly after launch. The Mijia Shoe Washing Machine 3kg began crowdfunding on November 2 at 799 yuan, compared with a suggested retail price of 1,299 yuan. Shipments…
JD Logistics Debuts Dual-Arm Baomulang Robot, Capable of Sorting 34,560 Items Per Hour
November 6, 2026 – JD Logistics has rolled out upgraded versions of its “Wolf Pack” warehouse robots at CeMAT ASIA 2026, moving closer to end-to-end automation in sorting and fulfillment. The latest updates center on two systems — “Zhilang” for goods-to-person picking and “Baomulang” for automated sorting — which the company says can now handle…
