🎙 The CTR Podcast — 19 September 2026
Your audio digest of China technology news. Today's podcast covers 7 stories.
Latest News
- Anthropic is influencing China's AI scene by symbolizing the AI divide. Its restrictive stance and geopolitical views motivate Chinese researchers to accelerate the development of more open and affordable domestic AI alternatives.
Read the original story at Anthropic's Role in Reshaping China's AI Dominance - Alibaba launched Qwen3.8-Omni-Flash, a major LLM featuring a groundbreaking 1-million-token context window. This allows the model to process entire codebases or lengthy legal documents in a single prompt for deep, nuanced analysis.
Read the original story at Alibaba Unveils Qwen3.8-Omni-Flash: A Major LLM with a Groundbreaking 1-Million-Token Context Window - Huawei is challenging Apple in the premium laptop market with a new PC featuring a 2.8K display. The device emphasizes exceptional endurance, boasting a 14-hour battery life, balancing high fidelity with mobile performance.
Read the original story at Huawei Challenges Apple with New Premium Laptop Featuring 14-Hour Battery Life - CATL is targeting 2027 for small-batch production of all-solid-state batteries. This shift aims to overcome current lithium-ion limitations, promising major gains in safety, energy density, and charging speed for EVs.
Read the original story at CATL Targets 2027 for Small-Batch Production of All-Solid-State Batteries - Huawei is launching its Ascend 950 AI cluster cloud service to bolster domestic high-performance computing. This platform uses proprietary processors to enhance self-sufficiency and decouple Chinese tech infrastructure from external supply chain risks.
Read the original story at Huawei Launches Ascend 950 AI Cluster Cloud Service to Boost Domestic Computing - Huawei's Pura X Max reached 1.2 million shipments while maintaining the top user satisfaction ranking. This milestone validates the company's hardware and software optimization strategies in the highly competitive premium smartphone market.
Read the original story at Huawei Pura X Max Hits 1.2M Shipments While Leading in User Satisfaction - Vivo has raised the price of its flagship X300 Ultra in China, signaling a broader trend toward premium pricing. This strategy aims to reinforce the brand's perception of exclusivity and technological superiority in the competitive market.
Read the original story at Vivo Raises Flagship X300 Ultra Price in China, Signaling Premium Trend