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<a href="/company/nvidia">Nvidia’s</a> Jensen Huang said quantum computing is nearing an “inflection point” and may soon solve real-world problems. Speaking at GTC Paris, he reversed earlier cautious remarks, calling it an “exciting time” and highlighting Nvidia’s Cuda Q as a bridge between classical and quantum systems.

<a href="/company/leapmotor">Leapmotor</a> CEO Zhu Jiangming said the company will steer clear of <a href="/industry/ev">EV</a> price wars, calling recent discounts more promotional than structural. Backed by strong cost control and stable pricing, Leapmotor is targeting 50,000–80,000 overseas sales this year and plans to ramp up local production in Europe. The EV maker is expanding globally, having recently <a href="https://www.kr-asia.com/pulses/154528">opened its first store in Hong Kong</a>.

Arm CEO Rene Haas warned that US <a href="/industry/semiconductors">semiconductor</a> export restrictions could stifle global innovation and hurt consumers, while accelerating China’s drive for self-reliance. Speaking in Oxford, Haas echoed <a href="/company/nvidia">Nvidia</a> CEO Jensen Huang’s stance, saying forced decoupling “makes the pie smaller” and poses long-term risks to US industry.

<a href="/company/nvidia">Nvidia</a> CEO Jensen Huang said <a href="/company/huawei">Huawei</a> is ready to more aggressively support China’s <a href="/industry/ai">AI</a> ambitions if US chip restrictions persist, warning the company could also serve global markets in the absence of the US. While noting Nvidia’s technology remains “a generation ahead,” Huang repeated his call for policymakers to consider the long-term impact of current policies.

<a href="/company/xpeng">Xpeng Motors</a> is in talks to supply its Turing chip to other automakers, with a debut in Volkswagen’s China models expected in 2026. The chip, already used in Xpeng’s G7 SUV, reportedly delivers 2,200 TOPS and supports advanced assisted driving features.

<a href="/company/openai">OpenAI</a> CEO Sam Altman said Stargate, a project that could invest up to USD 500 billion in AI infrastructure, could unlock major breakthroughs in <a href="/industry/ai">AI</a> and science. He predicts 2026 could be an inflection point, with ChatGPT’s widespread adoption giving OpenAI an edge in an increasingly competitive field.

<a href="/company/catl">CATL</a> has begun mass production and delivery of its 587 Ah energy storage cell at its Jining plant. With a reported energy density of 434 Wh/L and an initial efficiency of 96.5%, the cell reduces system components and costs while meeting national transport and grid standards.

<a href="/industry/robotics">Robotics</a> firms Deep Robotics, Uniview, and Xiaoyuan Robot have formed an alliance to co-develop smart patrol and inspection solutions. The partnership brings together Deep Robotics’ quadruped mobility, Uniview’s visual sensing and camera systems, and Xiaoyuan’s integration expertise to accelerate the deployment of AI-powered patrol systems for urban safety and emergency response.

A life-sized mint green Labubu figure has sold for over USD 150,000 at a Beijing auction, highlighting surging demand for <a href="/company/pop-mart">Pop Mart</a> collectibles. Created by artist Kasing Lung, the character has become a global icon amid Pop Mart’s expansion and Asia’s booming collectible toy craze.

<a href="/company/tiktok-shop">TikTok Shop’s</a> full-service launch in Mexico saw GMV surge 208% during its "hot sale" event from May 19 to June 3, with paid orders reportedly rising 63%, marking a strong debut in Latin America. Apparel, electronics, and home goods led category growth.

<a href="/company/byd">BYD</a> has launched the Dolphin Surf, ostensibly its most affordable <a href="/industry/ev">EV</a> to date, in Europe at around USD 25,000, triple the price in China due to tariffs. The debut expands China’s EV price war into global markets, prompting competition from Citroen, Renault, and Dacia. Analysts said falling battery costs could drive prices lower and bring EVs closer to parity with gasoline cars.

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