🎙 The CTR Podcast — 26 September 2026
Your audio digest of China technology news. Today's podcast covers 6 stories.
Latest News
- Chinese biotech firms are moving beyond simple licensing, engaging in complex co-development and manufacturing deals to gain deeper influence in global pharmaceutical R&D.
Read the original story at China's Biotech Firms Ascend Value Chain, Evolving Drug Deals Beyond Simple Licensing - iQOO 16 is set for a September launch, with confirmed camera specs highlighting a focus on advanced mobile imaging through high-megapixel sensors and computational photography.
Read the original story at iQOO 16 Camera Specs Confirmed: Focus on Advanced Mobile Imaging Ahead of September Launch - High-level US-China talks are establishing formal AI dialogue channels, suggesting a strategic effort to foster technical cooperation despite broader geopolitical tensions.
Read the original story at US-China AI Dialogue Signals New Era of Potential Tech Cooperation - Local Chinese governments are subsidizing AI film production in major cities to rapidly industrialize the sector, though this raises concerns over copyright and creative displacement.
Read the original story at China’s Subsidy Drive is Industrialising AI-Generated Film - Huawei is scheduled to unveil its Mate 90 series on October 1, with industry focus remaining on how it will enhance imaging capabilities against premium competitors.
Read the original story at Huawei Mate 90 Series Set for October 1 Unveiling Amid High Expectations - Honor’s Magic 9 Pro Max showcases advanced teleconverter lens samples, demonstrating improved optical clarity and high-resolution performance at extreme zoom levels.
Read the original story at Honor's Magic 9 Pro Max Showcases Advanced Teleconverter Lens Capabilities