🎙 The CTR Podcast — 6 September 2026
Your audio digest of China technology news. Today's podcast covers 4 stories.
Latest News
- Tesla is deploying its Cybercab robotaxi in China as a strategic move to generate buzz amid slowing traditional vehicle sales. This showcases the company's aggressive pivot toward Level 4 autonomy to redefine its growth in the vital Chinese EV market.
Read the original story at Tesla Deploys Cybercab Robotaxi in China Amid Sales Slowdown - Huawei will launch the Pura X View smartphone on September 10, aiming at the premium market segment. The device emphasizes advanced imaging capabilities and sophisticated processing power to compete directly with flagship offerings from Apple and Samsung.
Read the original story at Huawei Pura X View Launches September 10, Targeting Premium Smartphone Market - DeepSeek has committed to purchasing 160,000 Huawei Ascend 950DT chips for a new, large-scale AI inference cluster in Inner Mongolia. This move strengthens China's domestic AI infrastructure using specialized hardware for LLM workloads.
Read the original story at DeepSeek Acquires 160,000 Huawei Ascend Chips for Massive AI Inference Cluster - Open-source AI models are reshaping the industry by decentralizing innovation and challenging closed-source giants. This shift provides crucial transparency, allowing businesses to fine-tune models for niche applications in regulated sectors.
Read the original story at Open-Source AI Models Challenge Giants, Redefining the Future of Artificial Intelligence