🎙 The CTR Podcast — 1 September 2026
Your audio digest of China technology news. Today's podcast covers 5 stories.
Latest News
- Wingtech, a major Chinese manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit against Dutch chipmaker Nexperia, demanding over $1 billion. The dispute centers on allegations that Nexperia improperly used Wingtech’s proprietary core technologies in semiconductor manufacturing.
Read the original story at Wingtech Sues Chipmaker Nexperia for $1B Over Intellectual Property Infringement - Former Qwen Tech executive Lin Junyang launched Pragmatik Labs, securing a $2 billion valuation. The new venture is strategically pivoting away from large foundation models toward developing sophisticated, goal-oriented AI agents for real-world enterprise tasks.
Read the original story at Ex-Qwen Tech Chief Launches Pragmatik Labs with $2B Valuation, Pivoting to Advanced AI Agents - Xiaomi's new Xring O3 demonstrated significant processing power, achieving a 14,000+ multi-core score on Geekbench. This benchmark highlights the robust performance of its 10-core CPU, optimized for handling intensive, multi-threaded mobile applications.
Read the original story at Xiaomi Xring O3 Achieves 14,000+ Multi-Core Score on Geekbench - The Poco F9 Pro has debuted globally, targeting the high-performance mid-range market. Key features include an ultra-smooth 185Hz AMOLED display, a high-resolution 200MP camera, and a massive 6330mAh battery.
Read the original story at Poco F9 Pro Debuts Globally with 185Hz AMOLED Display and 200MP Camera - Honor released the closed beta for MagicOS 11, focusing on significant performance enhancements and system efficiency. The update integrates advanced AI to proactively manage resources, alongside a redesigned, more intuitive user interface.
Read the original story at Honor Unveils MagicOS 11 Closed Beta: Performance Boosts and AI Integration