Energy, Robotics & General Tech

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 offshore ...

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

Manycore Shares Surge Following Successful Hong Kong IPO Debut

HONG KONG — Shares of Manycore, a prominent Hangzhou-based technology firm, saw a significant surge during its debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange. The company, recognized as one of Hangzhou’s "six ...