Month: April 29, 2025

Year One of Humanoid Robots Begins: Technological Leap, Industrial Restructuring, and Global Co-opetition

Introduction When humanoid robots equipped with dexterous hands performed traditional Chinese dances on the stage of the 2025 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, and Tesla’s Optimus and Zhiyuan’s Expedition A1 showcased human-like movement capabilities on production lines and marathon tracks, humanity…

Trump’s “Reciprocal Tariffs” and China’s Long Game: A Conversation with Dr. Bala Ramasamy

Malaysian Indian the Panda Professor Bala Ramasamy, sees the rise of China’s 500 million middle class On April 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a significant shift in U.S. trade policy by introducing “reciprocal tariffs” on imports from approximately…

Automakers Delete PPTs Overnight: The “Naked Swimming Era” of Intelligent Driving Comes to an End

Introduction:On April 16, 2025, a low-profile announcement from the First Division of Equipment Industry at China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) quietly signaled a turning point for the nation’s intelligent connected vehicle industry. The convening of this meeting—centered…

Beyond NFTs: How China’s Digital Collectibles Are Redefining Culture, Commerce, and Capital 

Introduction:Once dismissed as speculative toys, China’s digital collectibles are fast becoming a cornerstone of its digital economy. Platforms like Jingtan(鲸探), backed by Ant Group, are fueling a cultural investment frenzy that blends blockchain technology with centuries-old heritage. From Qingming scrolls…

Newwave Media Sells to Focus Media for 8.3 Billion Yuan: Has the Elevator Ad Market Entered an Era of Unification?

Introduction:Focus Media plans to acquire 100% equity of Chengdu Newwave Media Group Co., Ltd. from 50 stakeholders including Zhang Jixue, Chongqing JD Haijia E-Commerce Co., Ltd., and Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., through a combination of share issuance…