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China PC market shows modest growth

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Omdia
China’s PC market grew 2% YoY to 11.3 million units in Q3 2025, with desktops up 8% on commercial demand and notebooks flat at 8 million. Tablet shipments rose 9% to 8.8 million. PC shipments are expected to reach 41.5 million units in 2025 before a slight decline in 2026.

China car exports rise in October

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CAAM
China exported 828,000 vehicles in October, up 9.5% MoM and 41.6% YoY, with export value rising to USD 14.31 billion. From January to October, shipments reached 6.513 million units, up 23.2% YoY, and export value increased 13.4% to USD 111.44 billion.

GoTo, Grab merger signals rise

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CNA
GoTo’s nomination of Hans Patuwo as CEO marks a shift that analysts said strengthens expectations of a possible merger with Grab. Indonesia has confirmed that ministries and sovereign fund Danantara are involved in the talks. A merger could create an operator controlling about 85% of the ride-hailing market, raising risks for drivers and competition.

China National Uranium posts strong IPO

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Nikkei Asia
China National Uranium raised RMB 4.43 billion in its Shenzhen IPO, with shares opening about 247% above the offer price. The CNNC-backed miner plans to expand uranium production in Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang and reported RMB 13.76 billion in revenue for the first nine months, up 23% YoY. Its prospectus forecasts full-year revenue of RMB 19.5–20.0 billion and net profit of RMB 1.60–1.65 billion.

Ireland probes TikTok, LinkedIn

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Bloomberg
Ireland’s media regulator has opened investigations into TikTok and LinkedIn to determine whether their reporting tools comply with EU rules requiring clear, accessible methods for flagging suspected illegal content. The move follows a recent probe into X, and violations can draw fines of up to 6% of a company’s annual global sales.

OpenAI readies “Garlic” model

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The Information
OpenAI is preparing to release “Garlic,” an updated model that addresses structural issues from its "Shallotpeat" project and targets large model knowledge within a smaller architecture. Internal tests show Garlic outperforming Gemini 3 and Anthropic Opus 4.5 in coding and reasoning, with a launch expected as GPT-5.2 or GPT-5.5 early next year.

Xpeng X9 adds Huawei range tech

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Sina
Xpeng and Huawei have unveiled DriveOne, a high-voltage oil-cooled generator that debuts in the "super range extender" version of the Xpeng X9 MPV. The system delivers 1.88 kW/kg continuous power density, at least 92% efficiency, and up to 85 kW of output when paired with a 1.5T extender.

Klook eyes shift in IPO timeline

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Bloomberg
Klook plans to pursue a US listing early next year, people familiar with the matter said, after delaying its US IPO amid weaker market sentiment and recent underperforming debuts from peers. The company filed in November and may seek USD 300–500 million, with proceeds designated for acquisitions, investments, and operating needs.

Z.ai eyes IPO on rising demand

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Bloomberg
Z.ai said annual recurring revenue from its AI development tools has surpassed RMB 100 million, driven by a tenfold rise in usage following the launch of its GLM-4.5 model. The company reported USD 42 million in 2024 revenue and now serves more than 2.7 million paying API users. Backed by major Chinese investors, it is preparing for a potential IPO while expanding its product lineup and adapting its models to domestic chips.

CATL updates battery swap rollout

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IT Zhijia
CATL said at a joint event with GAC and JD.com that all 1,000 battery swap stations it built this year will be powered and operational before the Lunar New Year, with 2026 planning already underway. The company is expanding toward B2C services, offering flexible swap packages and targeting 10,000–20,000 stations by 2030, with a long-term goal of 30,000 sites.

JD rolls out free digital hosts

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IT Zhijia
JD.com has rolled out a digital human live streaming service to all merchants for free, offering customizable avatars, automated script generation, and real-time interaction. The company said the tools support round-the-clock operations with access to platform traffic and are already used by more than 45,000 brands, adding that usage can raise average conversion rates by up to 30%.

WuXi signs Qatar biopharma agreement

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WuXi Biologics
WuXi Biologics has signed an MoU with the Qatar Free Zones Authority to establish its first integrated CRDMO center in the Middle East. The partnership expands the company’s global network and supports Qatar’s bid to build a regional biopharma hub by pairing WuXi’s biologics development and manufacturing platforms with QFZ’s infrastructure and regulatory environment.

Alibaba updates Qwen-Image model

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Sina
Alibaba has upgraded its Qwen-Image model, citing improvements in multi-view consistency, multi-image fusion, and multimodal reasoning. The new version is now available in the Qwen app. Alibaba said earlier benchmarks showed the model leading on GenEval, DPG, OneIG-Bench, and several image editing tests.

UBTech, Zhuoshi sign robot deal

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UBTech Robotics
UBTech Robotics has partnered with Zhuoshi Future to co-deploy 10,000 humanoid robots over the next five years. The companies will combine UBTech’s robotics platform with Zhuoshi’s AI models to develop solutions for manufacturing, enterprise services, eldercare, and education.

Didi starts Guangzhou robotaxi tests

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IT Zhijia
Didi has begun round-the-clock, fully driverless robotaxi trials in Guangzhou’s Huangpu district. Users can hail vehicles through the Didi app, with coverage spanning transit, residential, and commercial areas. The company said it will collect user feedback throughout the trial.

Xpeng reports EV delivery gains

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Xpeng
Xpeng delivered 36,728 EVs in November, up 19% YoY, and recorded 391,937 units from January to November, rising 156% YoY. Overseas volumes reached 39,773, up 95% YoY. The company also introduced new physical AI products at its latest "AI Day" event and reported 84% urban MAU penetration for XNGP, its driver assistance system.

Zeekr deliveries rise in November

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Zeekr
Zeekr Group said it delivered 63,902 vehicles in November, up 7.1% YoY and 3.7% MoM. The company said its cumulative user base has surpassed 2.22 million. Zeekr accounted for 28,843 units, while Lynk & Co delivered 35,059.

Li Auto to launch smart glasses

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Li Auto
Li Auto has announced a partnership with Zeiss covering technology and marketing collaboration. As part of the tie-up, the company plans to debut its Livis AI glasses on December 3, marking a new move to expand its smart device portfolio with support from the optics specialist.

Ant’s LingGuang sees strong use

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36Kr
LingGuang, Ant Group’s multimodal AI assistant, has reportedly generated 3.3 million user-created “flash apps” in the two weeks since launch. Data show frequent multi-round dialogues as users refine ideas, with some apps receiving more than 100 revisions.

Canon shuts China printer factory

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Jiemian News
Canon has closed its Zhongshan laser printer factory, citing a rapidly contracting market, intensifying competition, and sustained operating pressure. Once a major production hub with more than 10,000 workers, the plant has seen staff fall to about 1,400 and its output shift entirely to export. The shutdown reflects broader declines in China’s laser printer market and Canon’s shift toward higher-margin businesses.
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