Energy, Robotics & General Tech
China’s Renewable Energy Expansion: 15.8 GW of Wind Power Added in Q1 2026
BEIJING: China’s renewable energy sector reported significant expansion in the first quarter of 2026, as the nation continues its aggressive push toward decarbonization through large-scale wind powe...
Apr 27, 2026
China Restricts Investment in US Tech Sectors Amid AI Intellectual Property Disputes
BEIJING: China has announced plans to restrict domestic investment in several sectors of the United States technology industry, a move officials say is a direct response to recent allegations regardin...
Apr 25, 2026
China to Debut First Purpose-Built Autonomous Robotaxi Prototype
HANGZHOU: China is preparing to debut its first purpose-built autonomous robotaxi prototype, marking a significant shift in the development of self-driving passenger vehicles. Unlike current autonomou...
Apr 22, 2026
VeriSilicon Reports 4.516 Billion Yuan in New Contract Wins for Early 2026
SHANGHAI: VeriSilicon Holdings Co., Ltd. has reported a significant surge in business activity, disclosing new contract wins totaling 4.516 billion yuan ($623 million) during the first four months of ...
Apr 21, 2026
China Overtakes US in Total Power Capacity Amid Global Energy Shift
BEIJING; China has overtaken the United States in total power capacity, marking a significant shift in the global energy landscape as the nation accelerates its transition toward renewable resources. ...
Apr 21, 2026
First Batch of Wind Turbines Connected to Hainan Qiyuan Offshore Wind Farm Grid
DONGFANG CITY, Hainan :The first batch of wind turbines at the Hainan Qiyuan Offshore Wind Farm has been successfully connected to the power grid, marking a significant milestone for China’s offshor...
Apr 20, 2026
CATL and BYD Begin Mass Production of Affordable Sodium-Ion Batteries
NINGDE: Leading Chinese battery manufacturers CATL and BYD have commenced mass production of a new sodium-ion battery technology derived from common salt. The breakthrough development aims to decouple...
Apr 20, 2026
Chinese Humanoid Robots Outpace Humans in Beijing Half-Marathon Trial
BEIJING: Chinese researchers have achieved a significant milestone in robotics, as sophisticated humanoid robots reportedly outpaced human participants during a half-marathon event in Beijing. The dem...
Apr 19, 2026
AgiBot Expands Footprint in Domestic Robotics Market
Shnghai: AgiBot, a specialized developer in the intelligent hardware sector, is marking a significant milestone in its operational trajectory as it expands its footprint within the domestic automation...
Apr 18, 2026
US Blocks Sanan Optoelectronics and Inari Amertron’s Acquisition of Lumileds
SHANGHAI: Chinese LED chipmaker Sanan Optoelectronics and its Malaysan partner, Inari Amertron Bhd, have terminated its planned acquisition of Lumileds, following a decision by United States authoriti...
Apr 17, 2026