🎙 The CTR Podcast — 28 August 2026
Your audio digest of China technology news. Today's podcast covers 6 stories.
Latest News
- Oppo is introducing ProXDR camera technology, featuring a 17EV dynamic range and 4K HDR video for the Find X10. This advanced system significantly boosts mobile photography by retaining detail in extreme high-contrast environments.
Read the original story at Oppo Unveils ProXDR Camera Tech with 17EV Dynamic Range for Find X10 - Battery giant CATL is strategically diversifying its investments beyond electric vehicle batteries. The company is channeling capital into energy storage and advanced electronics to mitigate market risks and move up the technology value chain.
Read the original story at CATL Diversifies Beyond EV Batteries into Energy Storage and Advanced Electronics - Hong Kong is aggressively repositioning itself as a global science hub by revitalizing its aerospace sector. The territory is attracting international research capital to capitalize on its unique position between Mainland China and global Western markets.
Read the original story at Hong Kong Repositions as Global Science Hub, Revitalizing Neglected Aerospace Sector - China's 5G mobile subscriptions have surpassed 70% penetration, establishing unparalleled domestic adoption. This massive rollout positions China as a key driver of global 5G commercialization and a foundation for a hyper-connected economy.
Read the original story at China's 5G Dominance: Over 70% Subscription Penetration Reshapes Global Telecom - BYD posted a $1.2 billion Q2 profit, fueled by surging global demand for its electric vehicles. The company's success demonstrates its strong international expansion and the efficiency of its integrated supply chain.
Read the original story at BYD Posts $1.2B Q2 Profit Driven by Surging Global EV Demand - Tencent unveiled Hy4, an open-source LLM featuring 770 billion parameters and a massive 1-million-token context window. This release democratizes advanced AI, allowing researchers to process vast documents and complex data.
Read the original story at Tencent Unveils Hy4: A 770B Parameter Open-Source LLM with 1M Token Context Window