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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra to Launch in Late February, Aiming for 10,000 Units Sold

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra opened for static viewing in 112 stores across 42 cities nationwide. Lei Jun, Chairman of Xiaomi Group, announced that the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra will be officially launched at the end of February, with a full-year sales target of 10,000 units.

Huawei’s Subsidiary Yin Wang Applies for "5D Crabwalk" and "Waltz Turnaround" Trademarks

Recently, Shenzhen Yinyang Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. applied for the registration of the trademarks "5D Crabwalk" and "Waltz Turnaround," with international classifications including transportation vehicles, website services, and communication services. The current status of these trademarks is awaiting substantive examination.

Tesla Shanghai Megafactory to Hold Inauguration Ceremony on February 11

Tesla announced that its Shanghai Megafactory was completed at the end of December 2024, with a construction speed of seven months, setting a new "Tesla speed." On the morning of February 11, Tesla plans to hold an inauguration ceremony at the Shanghai Megafactory.

Guangdong Accelerates R&D Projects in Key Areas

The Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Guangdong Provincial People's Government have issued the "Guangdong Province Modern Industrial System Construction Action Plan for 2025," emphasizing the strengthening of key core technologies. The plan actively implements a high-quality development action plan for key manufacturing industry chains, aiming to build a comprehensive innovation chain and promote technical breakthroughs and application of results across the entire chain. It also includes major scientific projects such as "Guangdong Strong Chip," "Brilliant Action," core software breakthroughs, and automotive chip application traction projects, aiming to achieve breakthrough results in key materials, devices, software, and equipment. The plan also calls for the accelerated initiation and layout of R&D projects in key areas such as humanoid robots, low-altitude economy, and commercial spaceflight.

He Xiaopeng on DeepSeek: AI to Drive Major Changes in the Auto Industry

He Xiaopeng, Chairman of XPENG Motors, stated in an internal letter that AI will drive significant changes in the automotive industry over the next decade. He believes that 2025-2027 will be the most competitive three years for China's auto industry, and also the most critical and opportunistic for XPENG Motors. The company plans to launch multiple new models and annual updates in 2025, including the first release of a super-electric version of a new model, with significant new products and updates almost every quarter. He also mentioned that the Chinese tech company DeepSeek has stunned the global tech community by not only achieving product experiences comparable to OpenAI's large models but also significantly reducing costs. He predicts that in the next decade, AI will drive major changes in the automotive industry and also drive significant transformations in hardware and software globally.