The CTR Podcast — 4 September 2026

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• Chery is advancing EV technology by planning to test next-generation solid-state batteries next year. This shift promises superior energy density and safety over current lithium-ion tech, underscoring China's aggressive strategy to dominate the global EV supply chain.
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• Guangdong's MLCC producers are experiencing significant earnings surges, driven by robust global demand for AI compute infrastructure. These essential passive components are vital for high-speed AI servers, insulating the sector from typical consumer electronics market downturns.
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• Shenzhen startup Yuejia Lingdong is deploying advanced quadruped robots for automated monitoring within complex metro systems. Targeting 10,000 units by 2026, this move validates biologically inspired locomotion for critical urban public transit infrastructure.
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• Sugon unveiled the N50 Pro, the first mobile workstation globally featuring a 64-thread domestic x86 processor. This launch boosts China's high-performance computing sector by localizing the entire stack and reducing reliance on foreign semiconductor supply chains.
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• Shanghai is hosting a major AI Inclusion conference to pivot technology toward social equity. The event will foster dialogue among leaders on using AI to address systemic societal imbalances, focusing on algorithmic fairness and democratizing access.
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