Furniture manufacturing sector rose

Beyond Capital: Why Europe Needs Industrial Partners, Not Just Investors

Europe’s reindustrialization is creating new opportunities for Chinese companies. However, the winners will not necessarily be those seeking quick acquisitions or rapid market access. The real opportunities belong to companies capable of embedding themselves into Europe’s industrial ecosystem and supporting the long-term transformation of local industries.

Brazil Unveils AI Infrastructure Plan Including Huawei-iFlytek Partnership

Brazil has announced a package of about R$2.3 billion (US$444 million) to expand national artificial-intelligence infrastructure, including a planned partnership with Huawei Technologies（华为）and iFlytek（科大讯飞）on an AI-computing initiative in Rio de Janeiro.

SHEIN Launches Hong Kong IPO, Targeting Up to US$1.76 Billion

SHEIN（希音）launched its Hong Kong initial public offering on August 24, offering about 280 million Class B shares at HK$47.60 to HK$49.50 each. At the top of that range, the global offering could raise up to HK$13.86 billion (US$1.76 billion) before expenses, placing the fast-fashion retailer among Hong Kong’s largest planned listings of 2026.

China Leads IEC Project on Solid-State EV Battery Testing Standard

China has secured approval to lead development of what has been described as the first international standard project focused on solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, marking a new step in the country’s effort to shape technical rules as well as manufacturing capacity.

Tiangong Ultra Claims First Gold at Beijing’s World Humanoid Robot Games With 38.15-Second 400m

Beijing’s Tiangong Ultra humanoid robot won the first gold medal of the second World Humanoid Robot Games on August 23, taking the 400m large-size final in 38.15 seconds at the National Speed Skating Oval, known as the “Ice Ribbon.”