AI firefighting robot maker XpaceFire secures Pre-Series A funding
Unlike standalone systems, XpaceFire’s approach links detection devices, the cloud platform and robots into an integrated workflow.
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Zeekr drives Geely’s EV growth as overseas sales surge in May
The strongest performance came from premium EV brand Zeekr, which delivered a record 34,377 vehicles in May, up 82% from a year earlier and 8.1% from April.
AliExpress turns to influencers as ‘618’ shopping fest goes global
The campaign, which runs through June 10, brings together more than 100 influencers across 14 countries to host over 100 livestreams featuring more than 60 Chinese brands.
Nvidia taps Unitree for first China-made humanoid reference robot
The platform is designed for universities and research institutions and will be available through Unitree by the end of 2026.
Geovis DeepSea closes Series B round as China bets on deep-sea tech
In 2025, the sector was included in the government work report alongside commercial space and low-altitude economy initiatives.
BodenAI raises follow-on Series A rounds to scale physical AI training
BodenAI has established three physical training sites for embodied AI in Ningbo, Ma’anshan and Huzhou, spanning more than 30,000 square meters.
Genki Forest to build $148 million beverage plant in Hangzhou
Once fully operational, the plant is expected to generate annual output value of at least 1 billion yuan.
Unitree clears STAR Market IPO hearing in 73 Days
This update signals that the Hangzhou-based robotics upstart is moving closer to becoming China’s first publicly traded humanoid robot maker.
Taobao Flash tightens food safety checks amid crackdown on ‘Ghost Kitchens’
The platform now allows merchants to apply for labels such as “delivery-only,” “dine-in available” and “open kitchen.”
HeymanTech bags Series A funds as waterproof robot hand goes deeper
HeymanTech’s core product is the WA series waterproof dexterous hand, which it describes as the world’s first commercially deployed IP68-rated robotic hand.