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Saturday, June 27, 2026- 01Manufacturing
Suzhou Jitianxingzhou Secures Hundreds of Millions in Series B for Optical Payload Production
CB Signal41Suzhou Jitianxingzhou Space Technology Co., Ltd. has completed a Series B financing round of hundreds of millions of yuan. The funds will be used for the R&D of new-generation ultra-high-resolution optical payloads and star sensors, as well as the expansion of its intelligent manufacturing production lines.
Why it mattersThis funding bolsters a key Chinese supplier of critical satellite components, signaling continued investment in the domestic upstream segment of the commercial space industry.
36Kr · 2d ago - 02Policy
ASML and NXP Join Dutch Trade Mission to China Amid US Export Restrictions
CB Signal23Dutch tech companies ASML and NXP are participating in a trade mission to China, led by Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma. The mission aims to secure deals with China despite ongoing US efforts to restrict high-tech exports to the country. Seventeen Dutch companies are represented on the delegation.
Why it mattersThis delegation underscores the tension between US-led technological decoupling efforts and European companies' strategic imperative to maintain access to the significant Chinese market.
SCMP China Future Tech · 2d ago - 03Biotech
Hong Kong Surgeons Perform World's First Robotic Living-Donor Liver Transplant
CB Signal17Surgeons in Hong Kong have performed the world's first robotic living-donor liver transplant. This pioneering procedure was part of a microsurgery program led by the University of Hong Kong. Since June 2025, surgeons at Queen Mary Hospital have completed 48 such procedures with no reported long-term or post-operative complications.
Why it mattersThis achievement represents a significant advancement in robotic surgery and organ transplantation, potentially paving the way for less invasive and more complex procedures globally.
SCMP China Science · 3d ago - 04AI
Baidu Intelligent Cloud Launches Enterprise AI Subscription Service with GLM-5.2 Model
CB Signal9Baidu Intelligent Cloud has launched Baidu Qianfan Token Plan Enterprise Edition, a subscription service for enterprise-grade AI productivity. The service offers unified procurement, management, and operation of AI resources, allowing businesses to use AI capabilities within a fixed budget. It initially provides access to models such as GLM-5.2, enabling easier deployment for tasks like long-form content processing and complex reasoning.
Why it mattersThis offering addresses the growing need for managed and cost-controlled AI solutions as large models transition from experimental tools to essential enterprise infrastructure.
Leiphone · 3d ago - 05EVs
BYD Fangchengbao Targets Stable Bao 7 EV Deliveries by July Amidst Battery Supply Constraints
CB Signal9BYD's Fangchengbao brand aims to reach stable delivery of its Bao 7 EV Flash Charge version by July, with deliveries currently impacted by second-generation blade battery production capacity. The company has prioritized "ensuring delivery" and is working to increase production to meet demand, targeting over 100% month-on-month delivery growth in July.
Why it mattersThis update highlights the critical role of battery supply chain management in the rapid expansion of China's EV market and BYD's efforts to maintain production momentum.
IT Home · 3d ago - 06AI
Qualcomm in Talks with ByteDance for Custom Chips; China Boosts Network Infrastructure
CB Signal9Qualcomm is reportedly in discussions with ByteDance to provide custom chip design services. Additionally, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology plans to strengthen the planning and construction of next-generation communication and computing networks. The People's Bank of China conducted a 500 billion yuan medium-term lending facility operation on June 25th.
Why it mattersThese developments indicate ongoing efforts in China to enhance its AI and computing infrastructure through strategic partnerships and government support for advanced network technologies.
TMTPost · 3d ago - 07EVs
CATL CEO Doubts Imminent Inflection Point for Solid-State Batteries
CB Signal8Robin Zeng Yuqun, chairman of CATL, the world's largest EV battery maker, expressed skepticism regarding the widespread adoption timeline for solid-state batteries. He predicts an inflection point for this technology will not occur until 2030 and has cautioned that their commercial viability remains unproven.
Why it mattersThis perspective from a leading battery manufacturer suggests that significant technical and economic hurdles persist for next-generation battery technologies, potentially extending the dominance of current lithium-ion solutions.
SCMP China Future Tech · 2d ago