Industry Mobility & EV26 JUN 2026

Li Auto equips new L8 model with self-developed battery, deepening break from CATL

Li Auto launched the all-new L8 extended-range hybrid on June 23 equipped with a self-developed, ultra-fast charging battery. The cells are designed in-house but manufactured by partner Sunwoda, with a joint venture between the two companies targeting mass production in 2026.

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Industry AI & Digital26 June 2026

DeepSeek announces hiring spree across 33 roles as it pursues AGI

DeepSeek has launched a major recruitment drive targeting at least 33 open positions across 7 hiring categories, with a stated goal of doubling the size of every department. The company is explicitly linking the expansion to its pursuit of artificial general intelligence.

Industry AI & Digital26 June 2026

Keling AI raises at $15 billion valuation as rivals close in

Kuaishou's AI video unit is raising over $2 billion from potential lead investors including Tencent, Alibaba, and Sequoia — competitors who also build rival products.

Industry AI & Digital26 June 2026

Origin Quantum closes nearly 3 billion yuan pre-IPO round in 30 days

Origin Quantum, China's highest-valued quantum computing company, completed a pre-IPO financing round of nearly 3 billion yuan in approximately 30 days, pushing its post-investment valuation to close to 24 billion yuan.