🎙 The CTR Podcast — 21 August 2026
Your audio digest of China technology news. Today's podcast covers 6 stories.
Latest News
- Semiconductor equipment exports from China reached 176 billion yuan in Q1, demonstrating robust demand and supporting Beijing’s strategic goal of achieving technological self-sufficiency.
Read the original story at China's Semiconductor Equipment Exports Surge to 176 Billion Yuan in Q1 - Honor is reportedly considering a 7-inch ultra high refresh rate screen for its upcoming WIN 2 series to significantly boost the visual experience and compete in premium smartphones.
Read the original story at Honor Eyes 7-Inch Ultra High Refresh Rate Screen for Upcoming WIN 2 Series - Chinese research hubs are driving humanoid AI advancements with the Tiangong line, focusing on creating lightweight, adaptable robots capable of complex tasks across various industries.
Read the original story at Tiangong Series Drives Next Generation of Humanoid AI in China - Tesla faces a massive recall affecting nearly three million vehicles in China due to a door handle defect, highlighting increasing regulatory scrutiny over foreign quality control standards.
Read the original story at Tesla Faces Massive Recall of Nearly 3 Million Vehicles in China Over Door Handle Defect - Huawei released SingleRAN 22.1 to boost mobile network performance, specifically enhancing AI integration capabilities for more intelligent and efficient 5G service delivery.
Read the original story at Huawei Launches SingleRAN 22.1 to Accelerate AI Integration in Mobile Networks - Galbot launched a new sporty humanoid model, signaling a strategic pivot toward the consumer robotics market by emphasizing aesthetic appeal and dynamic mobility.
Read the original story at Galbot Launches Sporty Humanoid Model, Targeting Consumer Robotics Market