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WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today launched itsRobotaxi service Mini Program,"WeRide Go", onWeChat,a super-appowned by tech giantTencent.WeChat is one of China's most widely used digital platforms, withover a billion users. Residents and visitors in WeRide’s Robotaxi operating areas, including Guangzhou’s Huangpu district and Beijing’s Yizhuang district, can nowbook a Robotaxi ride directly through WeChat, without having to download a separate app. By searching for the "WeRide Go" Mini Program on WeChat, users can instantly request a Robotaxi and enjoy a safe, comfortable, and convenient autonomous ride.
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Building on the launch of localized production in Europe and Southeast Asia in 2025, XPeng Inc. (小鹏汽车) plans to establish independently operated overseas localized supply chain teams in Europe and ASEAN markets in 2026. The move aims to support and deepen the deployment and operation of overseas supply resources, enhance supply chain responsiveness, and advance the long-term strategy of “rooted locally, local production, global supply.”
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On the evening of January 13, Aishi Technology (爱诗科技) officially released PixVerse R1, the world’s first general-purpose real-time world model supporting resolutions of up to 1080P. According to the company, the model reduces video generation latency from seconds to instant response for the first time, enabling a real-time interactive experience described as “what you imagine is what you see, and what you say is what appears.”
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On December 15, the Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced the award of six contracts for the procurement of 660 new electric buses, comprising 360 single-deck and 300 double-deck units. Chinese enterprises (中国企业) are the primary winners of this tender, with BYD (比亚迪), Yutong (宇通), and consortia partnered with CRRC (中国中车) and Zhongtong Bus (中通客车) successfully securing bids. According to the plan, these new buses will be progressively deployed for passenger service starting from late 2026 to replace existing diesel buses reaching the end of their statutory lifespan.
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On December 16, the Seed team of ByteDance (字节跳动) released Seedance 1.5 Pro, an advanced audio-video model supporting synchronized generation from text or image prompts. Compared to version 1.0, it elevates visual impact and narrative coordination while maintaining stability. Key features include native multi-language and dialect support, cinema-grade camera movements like the Hitchcock zoom, and deep semantic understanding of complex contexts. ByteDance positions its core capabilities among industry leaders, offering a powerful tool for professional content creation.
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On December 17, MetaX (沐曦股份) (688802.SH) officially listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s STAR Market. As the company has not yet achieved profitability, it will be included in the STAR Growth Tier from its listing date in accordance with relevant regulations. As another leading domestic GPU enterprise to successfully go public following Moore Threads (摩尔线程), the listing of MetaX marks a further refinement of the domestic high-performance computing chip industry’s presence in the capital market.
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On December 10, CATL (宁德时代) signed an agreement with Singapore’s Vena Energy to supply 4GWh of EnerX battery energy storage systems for the Indonesia-Singapore "Green Economy Corridor." Utilizing high-density 530Ah cells, the project will transmit clean power to Singapore via subsea cables. This major order, following a previous 2GWh shipment of 587Ah cells, strengthens CATL’s global market share. Furthermore, the company is building a 15GWh factory in Indonesia to bypass trade barriers and serve Southeast Asia through localized production.
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Luxshare Precision (立讯精密) disclosed that its automotive connector catalog, covering a full range of low-voltage, high-voltage, and high-speed products, is now launched. The company, one of the few Chinese manufacturers with full-series forward development capability, has already secured overseas high-voltage connector orders from renowned global automakers. Luxshare Precision forecasts becoming the largest Chinese automotive connector manufacturer by 2027. It also predicts high consolidation, with no more than three mainstream high-speed connector manufacturers remaining in China.
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On November 26th, Tencent (腾讯) launched the international site and API for its self-developed Hunyuan 3D Creation Engine (混元3D创作引擎) on Tencent Cloud International (腾讯云国际站). The engine allows global users to quickly construct high-quality 3D works from text or image inputs. The highly competitive Hunyuan 3D model is the world's most popular 3D open-source model (over 3 million downloads). The latest Hunyuan3D 3.0 version, featuring the 3D-DiT hierarchical carving model, improves modeling accuracy 3 times. It currently serves over 150 companies, including Unity China and Bambu Lab (拓竹科技).
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On November 26th, regarding online rumors that Tesla had requested suppliers to avoid using Chinese-made parts for US car production, a Tesla China representative explicitly told the media that the news was false. Tesla Global Vice President Tao Lin publicly denied the rumor on her personal social media platform. Tao Lin stressed that the competitive price-performance ratio of Tesla in the Chinese market benefits from the Shanghai Gigafactory's Intelligent manufacturing in China. She added that the company has already integrated over 60 local Chinese suppliers into its global procurement system, firmly supporting cooperation with Chinese local supply chain partners to jointly create high-quality products to serve the global market.
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On November 26th, WeRide (文远知行) and Uber (优步) formally launched L4 fully driverless Robotaxi commercial operations in Abu Dhabi. This milestone marks the first fully driverless Robotaxi operation in the Middle East and the first outside the US on the Uber (优步) platform, supported by a world-first city-level license. The partners aim for single-vehicle profitability and plan to significantly expand the Robotaxi fleet (currently 150 vehicles) to tens of thousands by 2030.
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The Dutch government announced Wednesday that it is returning control of local chip manufacturer Nexperia (安世半导体) to its Chinese parent, Wingtech Technology (闻泰科技). This move, which follows the government's temporary seizure on September 30th, aims to ease US-China supply chain tensions and "demonstrate goodwill," according to Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans. Nexperia specializes in mature chips, and the previous supply uncertainty had concerned global automakers like Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and Nissan.
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On November 18th, Alibaba.com (阿里国际站) announced the December launch of “AI Mode” at the CoCreate Europe conference in London. This feature utilizes Agentic AI, driven by the Accio search engine, to fully automate the cross-border procurement process—from product discovery to placing an order. The AI Mode, which can interpret natural language and technical specifications, aims to meet strong SME demand for AI tools and boost international trade efficiency, building on the platform's recent 57% year-on-year growth in European orders.
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Pinduoduo's (拼多多) Q3 adjusted earnings per share (RMB 21.08, up 14%) exceeded market expectations, driven by aggressive domestic marketing. However, revenue growth slowed to 9% (RMB 108.28 billion), missing targets, causing shares to drop 7%. Co-CEO Zhao Jiazhen (赵佳臻) expects continued earnings volatility due to platform investment. Internationally, its cross-border platform Temu faces increasing global trade regulatory pressure (including US tax changes and EU tariffs). Co-CEO Chen Lei (陈磊) stated the company will inevitably face greater challenges as trade barriers rapidly evolve.
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On November 18th, Baidu (百度) reported Q3 2025 total revenue of RMB 31.2 billion (down 7%). The company recorded a net loss of RMB 11.232 billion, primarily due to a RMB 16.2 billion impairment charge on AI assets; excluding this, adjusted net profit was RMB 2.6 billion. Highlights included Baidu's AI business revenue exceeding RMB 10 billion (up >50%), with AI-native marketing surging by 262%. Baidu Core revenue was RMB 24.7 billion. Its autonomous driving service, Apollo Go (萝卜快跑), recorded 3.1 million ride-hailing orders (up 212%) globally. Baidu CFO noted that total AI investment has exceeded RMB 100 billion since the launch of Ernie Bot.
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On November 18th, at the Dubai Airshow site, the Leiying Q20 (镭影Q20) drone from Chinese enterprise United Aircraft Group (联合飞机集团) successfully performed a food delivery demonstration, attracting attention. The drone has a payload capacity of 5 kilograms, and its body and delivery packaging have been specially designed for the high temperature and high humidity environment of the UAE. United Aircraft Group is actively promoting the drone food delivery service project in partnership with local delivery platform Talabat and technology company K2 AeroSpace. It also plans to continue expanding drone application scenarios across the Middle East and the entire Gulf region while completing relevant regulatory and airspace approval work.
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At its Q3 2025 earnings call, Leapmotor (零跑汽车) disclosed that its first joint project with FAW Group (一汽集团)—an overseas vehicle for Hongqi (红旗)—commenced in April and is expected to enter mass production in the second half of next year for subsequent overseas launch. Leapmotor and FAW Group plan extensive future collaboration across technology R&D, product development, and supply chain management to jointly tackle fierce competition in the new energy vehicle market.
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The 2025 Dubai Airshow opened on Monday (November 17th) at the Dubai World Central (DWC) in the UAE. Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) participated in the Dubai Airshow for the first time, bringing its domestically developed C919 Aircraft and C909 Business Jet. Through flight demonstrations, exhibitions, and product presentations, COMAC displayed its latest achievements to the global aviation industry and sought to deepen exchanges. This appearance is widely viewed as an important step for the C919 in actively seeking orders from Middle Eastern buyers, though Chinese personnel participating in the exhibition declined to disclose whether they were actively seeking their first customer outside of East Asia.
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Jetour Auto (捷途汽车), a brand under Chery Group (奇瑞集团), announced on the 17th that its cumulative brand sales have surpassed 2 million units. Achieving this milestone in just seven years, it becomes the only Chinese auto brand globally to reach this sales volume within a seven-year period. Since its launch in 2018, Jetour has focused on the "Travel +" niche market. In 2023 and 2024, it successively launched the Jetour Shanhai (捷途山海) and the Jetour's new Zongheng premium sub-brand (捷途纵横豪华电混越野). Latest data shows that Jetour's sales for October reached 59,073 units, with cumulative sales from January to October reaching 518,651 units, a year-on-year increase of 18.1%. Its products currently cover 91 countries and regions worldwide.
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On November 17th, the latest data from Alibaba.com (阿里国际站) shows that the platform achieved a significant year-over-year order volume increase of 57% in the European market. This strong growth follows Alibaba.com's announcement earlier this year that it would double its investment in the core European market. It is reported that Alibaba.com has continuously sponsored major events such as the UEFA European Championship and the Paris Olympic Games over the past year, vigorously expanding the European market. Currently, the growth rate in this region has repeatedly hit new highs.