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<a href="/company/nio">Nio</a> has invested more than RMB 67 billion in R&amp;D, according to chairman William Li. The company allocated over RMB 20 billion of that total specifically to charging and battery swapping infrastructure.

The Freelander brand, a joint venture between <a href="/company/chery">Chery</a> and Jaguar Land Rover, has completed cold weather testing for its upcoming production vehicle. The brand, which launched on March 31, will feature <a href="/company/huawei">Huawei’s</a> Qiankun assisted driving system V4.1, with an 896-line LiDAR sensor debuting on its all-terrain SUV.

<a href="/company/agibot">Agibot</a> has delivered its first global batch of the A3 humanoid robot, with initial deployments in tourism and cultural venues for tasks such as guided services and operations. The company plans to launch an A3 Ultra model later this year targeting round-the-clock deployment scenarios.

Haisco Pharmaceutical has granted AbbVie exclusive global rights, excluding mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, to develop and commercialize its pain management drug candidates. Haisco will receive a USD 30 million upfront payment and up to USD 715 million in potential milestone payments, plus tiered royalties on future net sales.

<a href="/company/huawei">Huawei</a> will officially unveil its new <a href="/industry/ai">AI</a> glasses on April 20. The wearable device is expected to feature camera capabilities, audio support, and integration with the HarmonyOS ecosystem.

RoboSense has secured a volume order for its Active Camera series from a leading European humanoid robot manufacturer. The company plans to begin mass production and delivery in 2026.

<a href="/company/xiaohongshu">Xiaohongshu</a> will launch its cross-border <a href="/industry/e-commerce">e-commerce</a> platform, Redshop, in June. The platform will initially invite select merchants to sell goods, focusing on categories such as intangible cultural heritage crafts and specialty handmade items before expanding to other sectors.

<a href="/company/honor">Honor</a> and <a href="/company/bytedance">ByteDance</a> are in talks over a potential Doubao-focused smartphone partnership, according to people familiar with the matter, with no agreement yet reached on specific terms.

Malaysia has doubled the minimum sale price for imported <a href="/industry/ev">EVs</a> to MYR 200,000. Trade minister Johari Abdul Ghani stated the policy aims to protect domestic jobs and encourage foreign manufacturers to establish local assembly plants. The move follows the expiration of a previous import tax holiday on December 31, 2025.

Chinese car exports to the European Union reached 1.006 million vehicles in 2025, up 30.7% YoY, as automakers increased shipments to the region.

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