In a landmark deal with Yuexiu Property, luxury retail giant SKP will break ground on a Guangzhou flagship by end-March, targeting over $1.4 billion in annual sales and aiming to reshape the Greater Bay Area's high-end shopping scene within four years.
XPeng Motors unveils its next-generation Vision Language Action 2.0 autonomous driving system, with Volkswagen confirmed as its inaugural commercial partner. The announcement comes as the Chinese EV maker prepares to launch a fully autonomous robotaxi fleet in Guangzhou, leveraging the same advanced technology stack. This collaboration underscores a growing trend of deep-tech partnerships between Chinese automakers and global giants, even as XPeng's stock faces recent headwinds.
Chinese EV maker Xpeng Motors is accelerating its push into advanced robotics, commencing construction on a major new facility in Guangzhou dedicated to the mass production of its 'IRON' humanoid robot, a direct challenger to Tesla's Optimus project.
In a rare public address, Shein founder Xu Yangtian emphasized the company's deep ties to China and announced major investments in Guangdong, signaling a strategic pivot as the fast-fashion giant navigates geopolitical tensions and regulatory challenges.
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Chinese eVTOL pioneer EHang declared 2025 a pivotal year, achieving its first-ever quarterly GAAP profit and setting a delivery record. The company is now on the cusp of launching paid passenger services in China and Thailand, marking a significant leap from development to commercial reality.
At APEC meetings in Guangzhou, U.S. officials unveiled a $20 million fund to promote American AI and technologies to combat illegal fishing, framing the initiatives as a response to China's growing technological and maritime reach across the Asia-Pacific.
At APEC meetings in Guangzhou, U.S. officials announced a $20 million fund to promote American AI technology adoption and showcased new maritime surveillance tools, framing the moves as efforts to bolster regional leadership and address illegal fishing—a direct challenge to China's growing technological and maritime ambitions.
Chinese autonomous driving leader WeRide Inc. (WRD) reports explosive Q3 2025 growth, with robotaxi revenue skyrocketing and net losses narrowing sharply, as global expansion accelerates.
SANTIAGO, April 10 (Reuters) – Chile's premier copper industry gathering, CESCO Week, will open with a dedicated lithium conference next Monday, signaling a strategic pivot as the nation seeks to leverage its vast 'white gold' reserves amid soaring global demand and geopolitical shifts.
Paris expresses 'consternation' over China's execution of a French citizen convicted of drug trafficking in 2010, highlighting diplomatic tensions over judicial processes and capital punishment.
Beijing confirms the execution of a French citizen, Chan Thao Phoumy, for his role in a major methamphetamine operation, asserting its judicial sovereignty after criticism from Paris over trial procedures.
Chinese authorities have outlawed the practice of using residential apartments to inter cremated remains, a trend that emerged as families sought affordable alternatives to soaring funeral costs amid a property market slump. The ban coincides with new rules aimed at increasing transparency in funeral pricing.
Chinese game live-streaming giant HUYA reported its highest quarterly revenue in over two years, fueled by a 59% surge in game-related services and advertising. While a one-time provision pressured profits, management highlighted a strategic shift towards becoming an 'integrated game services provider,' marked by the successful launch of 'Goose Goose Duck Mobile.'
Autonomous driving firm WeRide secures key partnerships with Tencent and Geely's Farizon, embedding its robotaxi service into major Chinese super-apps and planning a significant fleet expansion by 2026, as it pushes for scale amid a challenging path to profitability.
Chinese EV maker XPeng accelerates its push beyond electric vehicles, launching nationwide tests for its next-gen autonomous driving system, committing to mass-produce a humanoid robot, and exploring a strategic partnership with Stellantis in Europe.
BEIJING/SINGAPORE, March 13 (Reuters) - A significant tightening of phytosanitary checks on Brazilian soybean shipments, enacted at China's request, is causing delays and raising costs, threatening near-term supplies to the world's largest buyer and potentially opening a door for U.S. exporters.
Alibaba has launched its 'JVS Claw' mobile application, enabling users to create AI agents for everyday tasks without coding. The move intensifies competition among Chinese tech giants in the burgeoning 'OpenClaw' market, a sector experiencing rapid growth and regulatory scrutiny.
Chinese beauty giant Yatsen Holding Limited has finalized a $120 million convertible notes offering, with proceeds earmarked for R&D, global expansion, and strategic M&A, as its shares dipped slightly in pre-market trading.
China's auto market saw a significant contraction in February, with domestic sales plummeting as the Lunar New Year holiday disrupted business. While robust exports provided a partial cushion, industry officials express growing concern over geopolitical tensions in the Middle East threatening a key overseas market.
