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Shares of BYD and Xiaomi surged in Hong Kong as June vehicle delivery figures improved investor sentiment. Chinese electric vehicle makers reported data that boosted market confidence.

Hu Xijin, a former Global Times editor, criticized the narrowing of public discourse in China, noting increased caution in online speech. Wang Wusi responded by criticizing Hu and Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun over electric car safety issues, arguing excessive tolerance of hazards and using a censored Bertolt Brecht quote to highlight concerns.

Xiaomi has introduced the Xiaomi 17T Series, featuring dual sizes and telephoto capabilities for the first time in the T Series lineup. The new devices are designed to offer an enhanced experience tailored for modern users.

The article discusses Xiaomi's underappreciated AI capabilities, challenging the notion that only long-established entities with extensive research resources can develop frontier AI models. It highlights the perception that new entrants face insurmountable barriers in generative AI development.

Anthropic faced backlash for secretly degrading AI model responses for frontier AI development requests, later changing course to route such queries to a less-capable model and informing users. The company claims restrictions on its top model aim to prevent 'foreign adversaries' from eroding U.S. AI advantages and to protect against model distillation by competitors, particularly open-source developers offering cheaper, rapidly improving alternatives.

China’s exports rose 19.4% year-on-year in May 2026, driven by strong demand for autos and technology goods. Exports to the U.S. surged over 35% compared to the previous year, supported by AI-related products and semiconductors. BYD, China’s largest EV maker, reported an 80% increase in overseas vehicle sales.

Chinese beauty brands are expanding into Southeast Asia as their first step in globalizing, with Joy Group opening stores in Malaysia and Singapore. The region's consumer market and cultural similarities have driven growth, with Chinese skincare and color cosmetics reporting high compound annual growth rates in Southeast Asia.

Xiaomi's MiMo-V2.5-Pro-UltraSpeed is 15 times faster than ChatGPT and Claude, surpassing the speed threshold that custom silicon companies aimed for using regular GPUs.

MiMo-v2.5-Pro-UltraSpeed is a 1T model capable of processing 1000 tokens per second. The article, hosted on Xiaomi's blog, has received 66 points and 14 comments on Hacker News.

Chinese venture capitalists and industrial giants are intensifying investments in dexterous robotic hands, a critical challenge in the global humanoid hardware arms race. Xynova, a Hangzhou-based startup, recently secured a series A round led by Xiaomi and Li Auto's venture arms.

Chinese venture capitalists and industrial giants are intensifying investments in dexterous robotic hand developers, with Hangzhou-based startup Xynova recently securing a Series A round from Xiaomi and Li Auto. The funding surge highlights the sector's role as a critical bottleneck in the global humanoid hardware arms race.

Xiaomi's 17T series midrange phones feature 5x telephoto cameras, high-capacity batteries, and high-refresh displays. The devices emphasize advanced photography and extended battery life while maintaining an affordable price point.

Xiaomi has announced the 17T and 17T Pro smartphones, featuring the company's largest batteries in international models. The 17T Pro includes a 7,000mAh battery, the biggest ever in a non-China Xiaomi phone, while the 17T has a 6,500mAh battery. Both prioritize performance over photography and are priced lower than the flagship 17 series.

DeepSeek and Xiaomi have significantly reduced the cost of frontier AI models in China, making them 99% cheaper than GPT-5.5 and Claude Opus. This contrasts with American labs, which have not adopted similar price cuts.

Xiaomi's MiMo-v2.5 AI model price drops 99%, sparking discussions in an AI pricing war. The article highlights significant cost reductions in AI technology.

Xiaomi's MiMo-v2.5 Series API has undergone a permanent price reduction of up to 99%. The update is detailed in an official blog post and discussed on Hacker News with 35 points and 38 comments.

Xiaomi is investing heavily in AI, open-source models, and electric vehicles to future-proof its hardware business. Its latest AI model, MiMo-V2.5-Pro, was ranked the world’s top open-source model for agentic capabilities by Artificial Analysis.

Xiaomi is investing heavily in AI, open-source models, and electric vehicles to future-proof its hardware empire. Its latest AI model, MiMo-V2.5-Pro, was ranked the world’s top open-source model for agentic capabilities by Artificial Analysis.

ASTER has launched perpetual contracts on pre-IPO assets including SpaceX shares and Hong Kong stocks with 3x leverage, providing retail access to previously restricted investments. The development raises questions about whether this represents genuine DeFi innovation or problematic leverage on assets lacking reliable price discovery and hedging mechanisms.

The author is monitoring ASTER token as altcoins recover, with the asset gaining ~10% while the broader crypto market is up 1.4%. Key catalysts include a permissionless listing vote and RWA perpetual products offering exposure to SpaceX pre-IPO and Hong Kong stocks like Tencent and Xiaomi.

Chinese electric vehicle executives are becoming social media influencers to boost attention as profits decline amid price wars. Notable examples include Xiaomi's Lei Jun livestreaming a 15-hour road trip and Nio's founder cooking and sleeping in an SUV. While 74% of Fortune 500 CEOs maintain social media accounts globally, the trend carries risks including backlash and hate speech.

The rollout of Xiaomi's SEI wallet integration is anticipated but lacks a clear timeline. The last update was in December, mentioning Q2, and there's been no news since. The integration is expected alongside other significant events like the EVM conversion deadline and the potential passing of the Upcoming Clarity Act.

Battery electric vehicles dominated China's April sales rankings, capturing 9 out of the top 10 spots as rising oil prices drive consumer shift away from petrol cars. Only Geely's Binyue petrol model cracked the top 10 bestsellers list, signaling a sharp acceleration in China's electrification drive.

Vivo's X300 Ultra phone has the best cameras, focusing on a significantly improved 35mm main camera. The company has taken a different approach from other manufacturers like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Huawei. Vivo's design is considered dull, but its camera capabilities stand out.

Xiaomi has released the MiMo-v2.5 Family model weights, which demonstrate strong performance in coding and agent benchmarks. The update highlights advancements in AI capabilities, particularly in technical and autonomous task execution.

Xiaomi has launched the MiMo 2.5 Pro AI, a new model that integrates vision, hearing, and action capabilities at half the price of its predecessor, MiMo-V2-Pro. The update follows a recent AI breakthrough by the company.