When Audi executives first encountered the Zeekr 001 in 2021—a long-range electric vehicle with European styling—it served as a stark wake-up call for the premium German automaker. Chinese technology was needed to compete with Chinese rivals. “The Zeekr 001 back then shocked quite everyone,” said Stefan Poetzl, president of SAIC Audi Sales and Marketing. “We…
China’s military display in Beijing amid anniversary hailed as impressive, meaningful, historic by visiting dignitaries The PLA’s Cyberspace Force formation marches during the parade. (PHOTO / XINHUA) Impressive, meaningful, and historic — such were the keywords used by global leaders as they marveled at China’s military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in…
Ant Group unveiled its first humanoid robot at a trade show in Shanghai on Thursday, heralding the Chinese fintech company’s entry into the increasingly competitive field of embodied artificial intelligence to take on rivals like Unitree Robotics. The wheeled, two-armed humanoid, named R1, was developed by Ant’s robotics unit Ant Lingbo Technology, also known as…
China’s consumer robotics start-ups are finding new growth opportunities in overseas markets, providing a new development model for the country’s manufacturers as they attempt to escape problems wrought by excess capacity and destructive price wars at home. These up-and-coming robotics firms are leveraging mature supply chains and rapid product iteration cycles to compete on technology…
03:21 Hong Kong Disneyland team talks about 20 years of magical moments Hong Kong Disneyland team talks about 20 years of magical moments Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, as part of the global entertainment conglomerate, has prided itself on bringing magic and joy to its visitors since it opened its doors on the Lantau Island waterfront…
The state-of-the-art Fujian is in the final stages of testing before it officially begins active service in China’s navy. Published On 12 Sep 202512 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share China’s newest aircraft carrier transited through the Taiwan Strait as part of a research and training exercise before its entry…
Ant Group unveiled its first humanoid robot at a trade show in Shanghai on Thursday, heralding the Chinese fintech company’s entry into the increasingly competitive field of embodied artificial intelligence to take on rivals like Unitree Robotics. The wheeled, two-armed humanoid, named R1, was developed by Ant’s robotics unit Ant Lingbo Technology, also known as…
A recent discussion paper floated by the Danish presidency of the Council of the EU, seen by POLITICO, explored whether capitals would be open to imposing tariffs on Moscow as part of the bloc’s 19th sanctions package. That idea, according to several diplomats briefed on the talks, won little traction among ministers when it was…
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her government is in contact with the embassies of China and South Korea to explain Mexico’s plans, which she argued seek to strengthen the Mexican economy. (Stephania Corpi/Bloomberg) [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum defended her push to slap new tariffs…
US President Donald Trump has withdrawn the nomination of Landon Heid, a China hawk, for a key post in the countries’ ongoing tech battle, raising questions about whether the move signals a more dovish approach to Beijing. Trump withdrew Heid’s nomination on Wednesday for assistant secretary for export administration at the US Department of Commerce,…