Vietnam Awards 5G Contracts to Huawei and ZTE Amid Warming Ties with China, Raising Western Concerns

Historically cautious about integrating Chinese technology into sensitive infrastructure, Vietnam has in recent months opened its doors to Chinese tech firms as relations with Beijing improve and tensions with Washington over trade issues intensify.

Vietnam Awards 5G Deals to Huawei and ZTE as Diplomatic Shifts Boost Chinese Tech

China State Planner Urges Humanoid Robot Firms to Avoid Repetitive Products

Exclusive: Xiaomi Taps Tesla's Former Dexterous Hand Expert for Robotics Push

While Xiaomi has not yet disclosed a specific timeline for the launch of its robotics products, the hiring of Lu Zeyu and its aggressive investment in AI-driven hardware and software suggests the company is moving swiftly toward commercializing humanoid robots.

Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, Bolstering Dual-Flagship Strategy in Smartphone Battle

The release marks Qualcomm’s push deeper into a dual-flagship strategy for its 8-series chips, aligning its product roadmap more closely with rivals such as Apple and reinforcing its position in a segment that remains crucial for brand perception and pricing power.

U.S. Pentagon Flagged Alibaba, Baidu and BYD for Chinese Military Links

The list carries no immediate legal penalties but acts as a stark warning to U.S. investors and can trigger downstream compliance and reputational risks. It was unclear whether the companies have yet been formally added.

Meta and ByteDance Escalate AI Talent War in Silicon Valley

Chinese and American tech giants are competing for the same talent pool in Silicon Valley.

Ubtech Robotics to Raise $399 Million in Hong Kong Share Placement

Chinese Insurers Roll Out Policies for Humanoid Robots

In addition to traditional risks like collisions and typhoons, PICC’s policies now cover system crashes stemming from cyberattacks and algorithmic faults—a first for China’s robot insurance segment.

Tencent-backed Prosus Posts 99% Jump in Half-Year Profit as Digital Services and E-Commerce Surge

Majority-owned by South Africa's Naspers and the largest shareholder of Chinese tech giant Tencent, Prosus is undergoing a sweeping transformation from a passive investment vehicle into an active operator of its global e-commerce assets.