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AgiBot unit Maniformer debuts data platform to address embodied AI training bottleneck - April 19, 2026
China’s humanoid robot unicorn AgiBot has launched a new subsidiary, Maniformer, which unveiled a one-stop data service platform and data collection hardware to address the massive data demands for training embodied intelligence models, with a target of producing tens of millions of hours of data this year.
Kering to take stake in Chinese fashion group Icicle, betting on its global growth - April 19, 2026
Kering plans to invest in Icicle Carven China France, betting on the Chinese fashion group’s global expansion and push into new product categories, while sharpening the French luxury group’s foothold in China’s premium fashion market.
Audi, SAIC to codevelop more EVs for China - April 19, 2026
German automaker Audi has deepened its partnership with SAIC Motor, outlining plans to develop at least four new models for China as part of a broader push into the country's premium electric vehicle market.
Appeal of Chinese-style gold jewelry soars - April 19, 2026
A video of Maye Musk, mother of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, purchasing handcrafted gold jewelry in Shanghai earlier this year sparked an online buzz.
Shanghai's foreign trade surges in Q1, hitting historic highs - April 19, 2026
Shanghai's export value in March reached 537.3 billion yuan (US$74.25 billion), up 16.3 percent year on year, while imports were over 690 billion yuan, up 26.6 percent, according to Shanghai Customs.
NEVs drive Shanghai's auto export boom in Q1 - April 14, 2026
More than 400,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) were exported through Shanghai ports in the first quarter of 2026, representing nearly 70 percent of its total auto export, according to Shanghai Customs on Tuesday.
Zespri sees fruitful prospects in nation - April 14, 2026
China's vast market opportunities and friendly business environment make Zespri upbeat about the nation and it will continue to invest more in the country, according to a senior executive of the New Zealand-based kiwifruit marketer.
Multinational execs in China must act as entrepreneurs, Siemens Healthineers Country President says - April 14, 2026
Executives at multinational companies in China must not see themselves merely as "employees" but rather as entrepreneurs to effectively manage operations in the complex and ever-changing Chinese market, according to the country president of German healthcare equipment manufacturer Siemens Healthineers.
Shanghai gigafactory key to Tesla's global drive - April 14, 2026
The gigafactory in Shanghai is playing an increasingly important role in Tesla's global production and export network, with its product localization rate now exceeding 95 percent, said Grace Tao, vice-president of Tesla.
Shanghai economy sees strong 2026 start with robust industrial growth: official - April 14, 2026
Shanghai's economy has made a sound start this year, with the city's manufacturing output in three forerunner industries, namely artificial intelligence, integrated circuits and biomedicine, up 13.8 percent year on year in the first two months, an official said on Monday.
