Huawei, Apple launch foldable phones in September
Apple will unveil its first foldable smartphone, widely expected as the iPhone Ultra, on September 9, 2026, introducing incoming CEO John Ternus.
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China Smaller Cities Boost Spending Power Amid Lower Costs and Debt
China’s smaller cities and industrial counties are defying nationwide dampened consumer sentiment, emerging as a surprise retail bright spot. Lower household debt, reduced living costs, and an influx of return-migrant … Read More
Shenzhen Natural History Museum Opens: Southern China’s First Major Natural History Institution
The Shenzhen Natural History Museum officially opened on July 28, 2026, marking a significant milestone as southern China’s first major institution dedicated entirely to natural history. Located in the bustling … Read More
Air Design House Launches Global Robotics Development Center in Shenzhen
The Air Design House Global Robotics Development and Selection Center in Shenzhen, launched in July 2026, aims to bridge the “valley of death” between laboratory prototypes and mass-market industrial deployment. … Read More
Discover the Best China Wholesale Markets: Guangzhou, Shenzhen & More
China’s southern hubs of Guangzhou and Shenzhen are at the epicenter of a trade and tech storm this week, as foreign buyers rush to secure supplies before a looming policy … Read More
DJI vs Insta360: Shenzhen’s Rival Tech Titans Battle for Market Supremacy
In the southern tech hub of Shenzhen, a simmering rivalry between DJI and Insta360 has transformed their shared neighbourhood into a high-stakes corporate battleground. Both companies have long been hailed … Read More
BYD Global Expansion: Surging Japan Sales and European Market Strategy
When markets opened on Monday, Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD (HK: 1211) reported a 97% year-on-year increase in passenger vehicle sales in Japan for March 2026, capturing 3.8% of the … Read More
Driverless Taxis in Shenzhen, China: A First-Hand Experience
On a humid morning in Shenzhen this past Tuesday, I hailed my first driverless taxi through a sleek app interface, the vehicle gliding silently through Futian’s smart traffic grid without … Read More
Polytron EV Sales Outperform Japanese Brands in Indonesia (Feb 2026)
Jakarta – Indonesian automotive sales have seen an unexpected contender emerge in the electric vehicle (EV) market: Polytron, a company traditionally known for its consumer electronics. Through February 2026, Polytron … Read More
SJTU-Michigan Partnership: How US-China Tensions Impact Academic Ties
The University of Michigan abruptly ended its two-decade partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) in early 2025, a move signaling a broader recalibration of US-China academic ties amid escalating … Read More