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ByteDance’s Seed Division Establishes Dedicated AI Safety Unit
ByteDance’s AI research division, Seed, has launched a dedicated safety and alignment department and is recruiting researchers globally.
October 15, 2026, 08:38 PM·Crypto Briefing
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EVs
Lynk & Co Expands European Lineup With 07 GT Wagon
Lynk & Co has introduced its 07 GT plug-in hybrid station wagon to the European market, following its debut at the 2026 Paris Auto Show.
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Money
Tencent Enters Short Drama Market With WeChat-Integrated Platform
Tencent has launched Green Bubble, a dedicated mini-program for short dramas within WeChat, to challenge ByteDance’s Hongguo platform through social integration and new content incentives.
TechNode
Money
CATL Chairman Donates Shares Worth $62.5 Million to Research Institute
CATL chairman Robin Zeng has donated 1.5 million company shares worth $62.5 million to support a research institute established by the company and Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
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Money
Xiaomi Launches 11.11 Promotional Campaign on JD.com
Xiaomi has kicked off its 11.11 sales event on JD.com, offering price cuts of up to ¥1800, interest-free installments, and trade-in subsidies for its latest smartphone series.
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Money
Flash Memory Giant YMTC Files for Shanghai IPO
Chinese memory manufacturer YMTC has filed for an IPO in Shanghai to fund production expansion, following a period of rapid revenue growth driven by the AI infrastructure market.
3DNews - Daily Digital Digest
Hardware
Sugon Spearheads New National Standard for RDMA Network Management
Sugon is leading the development of China's first national standard for RDMA high-speed network management to unify infrastructure protocols and reduce operational costs.
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Hardware
OnePlus 16 Debuts in China With High-End Specs
OnePlus has launched its latest flagship, the OnePlus 16, in China, featuring a 9,000mAh battery and a 185Hz OLED display, with no plans for a Western release.
The Verge
AI
China's EDA Tool Market Sees Significant Localization Growth
Empyrean Technology reports that domestic EDA tool coverage in China has risen to 85 percent, with plans to reach 80 percent coverage for major process nodes by the end of the year.
IT之家
AI
Tencent Expands AI Agent Strategy With New Standalone App
Tencent is expanding its AI agent strategy with the development of a standalone Yuanbao Assistant app, following similar moves by competitors in the personal assistant sector.
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Hardware
Coolpad Announces Budget Smartphone With Wide Display
Coolpad is launching a budget-friendly Android smartphone in China this October for $150, featuring a 6.3-inch wide-format display and the AI-integrated DroiClaw Zhuge 3 OS.
iXBT.com
EVs
Li Auto Announces European Debut for Its New i6 Electric Vehicle
Li Auto is set to debut its first global pure electric vehicle, the 2026 i6, at an upcoming event in Paris, with European market deliveries planned for early November.
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EVs
Dongfeng Nissan Reaffirms Testing Standards Amid New Regulatory Guidelines
Dongfeng Nissan has committed to maintaining rigorous joint venture testing standards for its new energy vehicles amid new regulatory requirements for automotive design safety in China.
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EVs
XPeng Secures Leadership Role in UN Autonomous Driving Task Force
XPeng has become the first Chinese company to secure a secretary-general role within the UN's autonomous driving regulatory framework, leading the new TF-ESRI task force.
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EVs
XPeng Secures Leadership Role in UN Autonomous Driving Working Group
XPeng Group has become the first Chinese company to hold a secretary-general position within the United Nations autonomous driving regulatory framework.
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EVs
Lantu Chairman Addresses Automotive Quality and Safety Standards
Lantu Automobile Chairman Lu Fang stated that individual quality issues should not define the Chinese automotive industry, emphasizing the company's commitment to strict safety standards.
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Hardware
Unitary Quantum Sets New Chinese Record for Quantum Volume
Hefei Unitary Quantum Technology has set a new national record in China by achieving a Quantum Volume of 128 with its latest ion trap quantum computer.
IT之家
EVs
BYD Targets Battery Production Growth Amid High EV Demand
BYD prioritizes scaling production of its second-generation Blade battery to meet high demand for fast-charging vehicles while expanding its charging network to 20,000 stations by 2026.
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EVs
Maextro V800 Brake Controversy Sparks Harassment of Test Lead
Dongchedi's safety testing lead faces harassment following a report on brake pedal bracket failures in the Maextro V800 during emergency braking tests.
cnBeta.COM
EVs
Li Auto Sets October Launch for Updated Li i6 SUV
Li Auto will launch the 2026 Li i6 electric SUV on October 28, with deliveries beginning in early November and a debut at the Paris Motor Show.
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