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Japan Airlines will deploy Unitree's G1 humanoid robots at Haneda Airport starting in May to assist ground staff with luggage and cargo. The pilot program, supported by GMO Internet Group, uses Nvidia's Isaac Sim to train the robots in virtual environments before real-world deployment. The initiative aims to address labor shortages and improve working conditions for ground crews.

<a href="/company/geely">Geely</a> reported a Q1 2026 net profit attributable to owners of the parent of RMB 4.17 billion, a 27% YoY decline. The company attributed the drop to foreign exchange fluctuations compared to the same period last year. Despite the profit dip, revenue grew 15% YoY on total sales of 709,358 units, driven by strong exports and higher-value product sales.

<a href="/company/xiaomi">Xiaomi's</a> next-gen Xring O3 chip features a prime core clock speed of 4.05 GHz and a redesigned three-cluster architecture. According to database leaks, the chip will debut in the China-exclusive Mix Fold 5. Compared to the O1 model, O3 reportedly increases efficiency core frequency by 68% and GPU frequency by 25%.

<a href="/company/insta360">Insta360</a> reported Q1 revenue of RMB 2.48 billion, up 83% YoY, while net profit halved to RMB 84.62 million as R&amp;D spending jumped to RMB 465 million, exceeding profit. Founder Liu Jingkang said investment is focused on new products, custom chips, and AI amid escalating competition and litigation with <a href="/company/dji">DJI</a>.

<a href="/company/geely">Geely</a> has unveiled the Galaxy Starship 7 EV, an electric SUV featuring the Flyme Auto system. The vehicle offers two battery options, providing a maximum range of 605 kilometers. It is powered by a 160-kilowatt front-mounted motor and features a drag coefficient of 0.278.

Agibot has placed new production orders for over 10,000 humanoid robots, according to internal sources. The company, which utilizes an asset-light model, has engaged Lingyi iTech to handle manufacturing for its Expedition and Lingxi series.

Researchers at the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute are moving technology that converts carbon dioxide into aviation fuel from the laboratory toward large-scale production. The development follows a surge in global jet fuel prices, which exceeded USD 200 per barrel in April.

Huawei launched the Watch Fit 5 smartwatch on April 29, with prices starting at RMB 1,099. The device features a 1.82-inch AMOLED display with 2,500 nits peak brightness, a 27-gram design, and guided light exercise modes covering 30 movements. It includes 64 gigabytes of storage and offers up to ten days of battery life under light use.

Konka Group will face delisting risk warnings starting April 30 after reporting a 2025 net loss of RMB 12.58 billion. The company, which saw its net assets turn negative, also reported a 24.08% revenue decline in Q1 2026. Konka plans to restructure its operations, consolidate factory capacity, and focus on high-growth segments to improve efficiency.

FAW Hongqi has released official images of the new Hongqi H9, confirming the latest sedan will be the first to feature Huawei's Qiankun ADS 5 driving assistance system. The vehicle debuted at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show.

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