Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Top China Tech News
- 01Policy
US Export Controls Target Chinese Recyclers for Tungsten and Battery Materials
CB Signal41The US has implemented export controls on tungsten scrap and lithium-ion battery "black mass", which are expected to impact Chinese recyclers by restricting their access to lower-cost raw materials. Analysts suggest China may respond by accelerating domestic recycling efforts or employing retaliatory controls on rare earths and magnets.
Why it mattersThese controls signal a deepening US strategy to control critical material supply chains and could lead to retaliatory measures, reshaping global trade in key industrial inputs.
SCMP China Future Tech · 2d ago - 02Energy
China Establishes National and International Standards for Solid-State Batteries
CB Signal31China has released a national standard for solid-state batteries and had an international standard proposal accepted by the IEC, aiming to clarify terminology and application guidelines. This addresses the confusion surrounding "solid-state batteries," distinguishing them from conventional lithium-ion batteries that rely on liquid electrolytes for ion conduction.
Why it mattersThese standardization efforts are crucial for the future development and mass adoption of potentially safer and more energy-dense solid-state batteries, positioning China to lead in this next-generation energy technology.
Guokr · 2d ago - 03EVs
Changan Auto Reports Strong August Sales Driven by 22.7% NEV Growth and 78.6% Overseas Expansion
CB Signal15Changan Automobile reported 218,800 vehicle deliveries in August, with 105,000 being new energy vehicles, a 22.7% year-on-year increase. Overseas market deliveries reached 92,400 units, marking a 78.6% year-on-year rise and signifying seven consecutive months of significant overseas growth.
Why it mattersChangan's sustained high growth in overseas markets indicates a successful internationalization strategy and increasing global competitiveness for Chinese automakers in the EV sector.
IT Home · 13h ago - 04Robotics
Lingxi Smart Surge Achieves Top Tier in Industrial Embodied Intelligence with ROSS Harness
CB Signal13Lingxi Smart Surge has entered the forefront of industrial embodied intelligence, achieving third place nationally and second place in its company ranking by utilizing the ROSS Harness platform. This positions the startup as a significant player in the advanced robotics field.
Why it mattersThis advancement highlights the growing sophistication of Chinese robotics companies and their integration with advanced platforms like ROSS Harness for industrial applications.
QbitAI · 2d ago - 05AI
Alibaba Releases Open-Source Qwen3.8-27B LLM with Strong Performance, Agent Gaps Noted
CB Signal12Alibaba has open-sourced its Qwen3.8-27B large language model, with initial tests indicating strong performance, particularly in standard and quantized deployments. However, the model's capabilities in Agent scenarios require further development and adaptation.
Why it mattersThe release of Qwen3.8-27B contributes to the open-source AI landscape, fostering wider experimentation and development while also highlighting the ongoing challenges in achieving advanced AI agent capabilities.
Leiphone · 19h ago - 06AI
Tencent previews Hunyuan LLM, facing high demand
CB Signal9Tencent has launched a public preview of its new large language model, Hunyuan-13B, which has already seen significant demand. The model is designed to integrate across Tencent's diverse product ecosystem, aiming to enhance user experiences and operational efficiency. The launch is seen as a key step in addressing Tencent's strategic AI initiatives and competitive positioning.
Why it mattersThis move signals Tencent's aggressive push to embed advanced AI capabilities into its vast array of consumer and enterprise services, potentially influencing user engagement and operational standards across its platforms.
TMTPost · 2d ago - 07Policy
China Stimulates Consumption with Policy Measures; Huawei Reports Revenue Growth and Record R&D Investment
CB Signal9China's State Council, along with six other departments, has introduced a package of measures to boost consumption, including lifting car purchase restrictions, promoting elder-friendly robots, and developing AI-driven consumption scenarios. Concurrently, Huawei reported a 9.55% year-on-year increase in first-half revenue to 467.8 billion RMB, with a record 121.38 billion RMB invested in R&D, and Suijin Technology has finalized its IPO pricing.
Why it mattersThese multi-faceted policy initiatives signal Beijing's focus on domestic demand and technological advancement, with significant implications for consumer markets, robotics, AI applications, and the semiconductor industry.
TMTPost · 1d ago