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China's Xiaomi posts first quarterly profit decline in three years

Adjusted net profit for the quarter to December 31 fell to 6.3 billion yuan

Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun highlighted MiMo-V2-Pro’s global reception, saying it would rapidly improve.

Xiaomi to invest at least 60 billion yuan in AI over next three years, CEO says

The investment comes as competition in China’s cutthroat chatbot space is being redirected to agents

Stellantis has been trying to stabilise its operations under CEO Antonio Filosa, who was installed last year after drastic cost cuts affected vehicle quality and put off buyers.

Stellantis weighs deals with China rivals to shore up Europe

European and US carmakers have largely trailed Chinese competitors in cost and battery technology, after state subsidies from Beijing

The iPhone 17 lineup helped Apple to 8% growth, raising its share of the market to roughly a fifth, sharing the lead with Huawei.

Apple’s iPhone only smartphone to see sales growth in China this January

Every major Chinese mobile maker sees steep declines in a market that is down 23% overall

Models that have already been approved by the regulator and are in the final stages of launching in China have until January 2029 to change their designs.

China bans hidden car door handles in world-first safety policy

Tesla’s doors are already the target of a safety probe in the US

BYD’s Hong Kong-listed shares dropped 7.8 per cent to HK$90.10, the lowest level since Feb 3, 2025.

BYD leads Chinese automaker sell-off on weakening sales

The sell-off highlights rising investor concern that China’s carmakers face a prolonged slowdown

Apple led the market with a 20% share, supported by solid demand in emerging and mid-sized markets and strong sales of the iPhone 17 series.

Apple leads global smartphone market with 20% share in 2025

The market is expected to soften in 2026 amid chip shortages and rising component costs

The sales of the SU7 (above), with a maximum range of 830 km, have so far exceeded 360,000 vehicles.

Xiaomi begins pre-orders for spruced up version of SU7 sedan

The announcement comes as it faces increased public criticism over safety standards, following a number of accidents

Rather than outright price cuts, some manufacturers – including Xiaomi – are leaning on financial incentives and value-added perks to sweeten deals.

Carmakers slash prices again in China, defying regulators

Prices for new cars keep falling as automakers compete to clear out inventory in a sluggish market

Xiaomi’s EVs, including outside China, is paving the way for its planned global expansion in 2027.

Xiaomi rides EV success with ambitious delivery target for 2026

The company is also looking to break into chip production