CATL Unveils Breakthrough EV Battery Tech

Reading Time : 2 minutesCATL just shook up the EV world with three new battery techs. Their latest breakthroughs include a 5-minute charge lithium pack, a sodium-ion battery ready for mass production, and a dual-chemistry system offering up to 1,500 km range. These innovations could change how we drive, charge, and power electric vehicles across industries.

Beijing Hosts First Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon

Reading Time : 2 minutes Beijing hosted the world’s first humanoid robot half-marathon, where 21 robots ran alongside humans in separate lanes. Tiangong Ultra won with a 2-hour-40-minute finish, showcasing advanced robotics and battery swap technology. The race highlighted both impressive progress and ongoing challenges in robot endurance and stability, marking a new era in humanoid robot capabilities.

China Halts Boeing Deliveries Amid Trade War Escalation

Reading Time : 2 minutes China’s decision to halt Boeing deliveries amid soaring U.S. tariffs marks a major escalation in the trade war. With billions in potential losses and soaring maintenance costs for Chinese airlines, Boeing faces a tough battle in its crucial China market. The tit-for-tat tariffs threaten global economic stability as both nations brace for prolonged conflict.

China’s Robotics Surge and the Global Competition

Reading Time : 2 minutesChina leads in industrial robotics, surpassing Allemagne and Japan in robot density. Domestic manufacturers now control nearly half of the market, but reliance on foreign semiconductors poses risks. The workforce is adapting to automation, yet concerns remain about job displacement. While China dominates deployment, its technological dependence makes long-term competitiveness uncertain.

Mixue: The Ice Cream Giant Outpacing McDonald’s and Starbucks

Reading Time : 3 minutesMixue Ice Cream and Tea, with 45,000 stores, tops McDonald’s and Starbucks. Founded in China, it raised $444 million in a 2025 IPO, with shares up 40%. Its mascot, Snow King, and 83-cent treats drive its appeal amid economic woes, doubling locations in two years.

BYD Offers Smart Driving Tech for Free, Challenging Tesla

Reading Time : 2 minutesBYD’s bold move to offer its “God’s Eye” smart driving system for free shakes up the EV market, challenging Tesla’s $8,800 tech. As competition intensifies, the future of affordable autonomous driving looks more dynamic than ever.