Why $150 Budget Phones Are Quietly Disappearing in ChinaHOT
A memory chip shortage is squeezing the cheapest smartphones out of the market, rewriting the logic of the entry-level phone and leaving budget buyers with fewer options.
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Why Dashboard Robots Finally Took Off in China's Cars in 2026HOT
After years of gimmicks, in-car companion robots are suddenly everywhere in Chinese vehicles, from Xiaomi's rotating screen to Geely's Eva. The timing is no accident: cheaper AI chips, an anxious market and a fight over what makes a car feel alive.
Xiaomi's Vision GT Becomes First Chinese Concept Car in Gran Turismo 7HOT
Xiaomi's Vision GT concept car will join Gran Turismo 7 in October, the first Chinese Vision Gran Turismo entry in the game's history, following the SU7 Ultra's debut as the franchise's first Chinese production car.
China's 60cm Egg Tart Trend and the Snobbery It TriggeredHOT
A 15-yuan, 60-centimetre egg tart became China's autumn snack craze, until influencers used it as a punchline for being poor. The backlash says more about status anxiety than dessert.
China's EV Sales Race Shifts Into a September Shake-UpHOT
China's electric-vehicle startups posted a mixed September, with Leapmotor holding first place while Xpeng and Xiaomi pushed past 40,000 deliveries and Huawei-backed Aito slipped. The month shows growth is no longer lifting every brand equally.
China's Big SUVs Learn to Bow as Price War Reaches the 9-SeriesHOT
China's flagship 9-series SUVs, once priced as luxury flagships, are being launched with prices up to 28,000 yuan below their own pre-sale levels. Rising supply and softer demand are rewriting the price anchors of the country's most prestigious homegrown models.
IKEA's Matter Smart Home Gear Finally Heads to ChinaHOT
After launching overseas, IKEA's affordable Matter-compatible smart home products are quietly clearing Chinese certification, signaling an imminent mainland debut. The move could shake up a market long dominated by local ecosystems like Xiaomi and Huawei.
Hong Kong Stocks Slide as Xiaomi Buys Back $640,000 in SharesHOT
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell as much as 2% on Friday, dragging Chinese tech giants lower, while Xiaomi spent HK$50.1 million repurchasing its own shares. The pullback follows a softer night for US-listed Chinese stocks and rising Treasury yields.
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