Sharpa Secures $668 Million at $3.3 Billion Valuation in Tech Giant-Backed Round
Chinese robotics startup draws investment from Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan, and JD.com as it deploys automation systems in quick-service restaurants
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Chinese robotics startup draws investment from Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan, and JD.com as it deploys automation systems in quick-service restaurants

Beijing's internet regulator targets synthetic content flooding WeChat, RedNote, and Douyin as enforcement intensifies across major social platforms

World Robot Conference 2026 signals pivot from locomotion to manipulation as three competing technology approaches battle for dominance in end-effector design

Guizhou and other inland regions are emerging as the infrastructure backbone for Beijing's artificial intelligence ambitions as power and cooling costs drive facilities away from coastal tech hubs

Unitree's Superman model clears two meters and sprints at 12.66 m/s, but commercial viability still hinges on AI breakthroughs expected within five years

The e-commerce giant aims to tape out its next-generation processor in H2 2026 as China's tech leaders deepen semiconductor self-reliance.

Chinese tech giant posted revenue growth of 9% in the June quarter while capital expenditure surged 75%, reflecting aggressive investment in cloud computing and artificial intelligence capabilities

The chipmaker says it has no language processing unit tailored for Chinese customers on its roadmap, contradicting recent reports of year-end shipments

The Robot Phone marks a rare leap from prototype to production in a category where most foldable and experimental devices remain vaporware

State-owned Huaneng Group explores compute-power coordination with telecom giant as Beijing pushes energy-AI integration
China's AI silicon maker targets large-model workloads with next-generation processor architecture as domestic compute demand intensifies