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<a href="/company/dji">DJI</a> has launched the Romo robot vacuum series in Korea, its first smart home cleaning product line. Built with LiDAR and vision sensors derived from its drones, Romo combines precise obstacle sensing, adaptive navigation, and strong suction power. The Romo P model adds transparent panels and a self-cleaning system designed for 200 days of maintenance-free use.

<a href="/company/temu">Temu</a>, owned by PDD Holdings, has matched Amazon’s 24% share of the global cross-border <a href="/industry/e-commerce">e-commerce</a> market, up from under 1% in 2022, according to the International Post Corporation. The platform’s meteoric rise comes amid a record Chinese trade surplus and evolving import rules. Rivals <a href="/company/shein">Shein</a> and AliExpress trailed with 9% and 8% shares, respectively.

Elegoo will launch the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, a multicolor 3D printer, on January 26. Built for home use, it integrates the Canvas system for automatic color switching and RFID filament detection, supporting effortless, quiet, and precise printing. The device aims to make professional-grade 3D printing accessible to everyday users.

<a href="/company/chery">Chery</a> spotlighted AiMOGA Robotics at a January 17 event as the centerpiece of its embodied intelligence strategy. Featuring police and medical service robots, the company said it aims to extend <a href="/industry/ai">AI</a> applications beyond automotives. AiMOGA has reportedly deployed more than 300 robots to date.

Cainiao’s global overseas warehouse orders grew 32% YoY in 2025, with France, the US, Spain, and Australia outperforming the average. The surge reflects the growing overseas presence of Chinese brands using local warehouses for faster delivery. Cainiao operates over 40 sites in 18 markets and plans further expansion and automation in 2026.

<a href="/company/alibaba">Alibaba</a> Health has launched an <a href="/industry/ai">AI</a> assistant for clinical and research doctors built on its proprietary medical large model. Designed to minimize hallucinations and enhance evidence-based accuracy, the tool offers verifiable sources and streamlined citation access. It is now publicly available after completing internal testing.

Longi Green Energy shares fell after the Chinese solar manufacturer warned of another annual loss in 2025, projecting a deficit of RMB 6.0–6.5 billion. The figure narrows from 2024’s RMB 8.6 billion loss, driven by continued cost pressures and weak panel prices. Analysts expect a gradual recovery from 2026 as competition and overcapacity ease.

EHang has appointed founding team member Shuai Feng as CTO, effective January 14. Feng, who helped develop core <a href="/industry/evtol">eVTOL</a> models such as the EH216-S and VT35, succeeds founder Huazhi Hu in leading the company’s technology strategy.

Global humanoid robot installations reached 16,000 units in 2025, with China accounting for over 80%. Shanghai-based <a href="/company/agibot">Agibot</a> led global OEMs with a 31% share, followed by Unitree, UBTech, Leju, and <a href="/company/tesla">Tesla</a>. Cumulative installations are projected to surpass 100,000 units by 2027, driven by demand from logistics, manufacturing, and automotive sectors.

WeRide said its global robotaxi fleet reached 1,023 vehicles as of January 12. With fully driverless operations already underway in Guangzhou, Beijing, and Abu Dhabi, the company said it aims to deploy tens of thousands of robotaxis worldwide by 2030.

Ford Motor is in talks with <a href="/company/byd">BYD</a> to supply batteries for hybrid vehicles, people familiar with the discussions said. The potential deal, still under negotiation, comes as Ford pivots from <a href="/industry/ev">EVs</a> toward hybrid cars and seeks new battery suppliers. BYD, one of China’s top automakers and battery producers, has been expanding its global capacity across Asia, Europe, and Brazil.

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