Cowell remains tethered to Apple. But you could do worse
The optical module maker is heavily reliant on the U.S. tech giant, which accounted for 99% of its revenue in the first half of the year Key Takeaways: Cowell e…
InnoLight shines on AI infrastructure spending binge
The optical transceiver maker’s revenue rose 182% in the first half of this year, sharply accelerating from 70% growth for all of 2025 Key Takeaways: Innolight’s revenue nearly tripled in…
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China’s AI push propels chipmaker Biren toward breakeven
The producer of GPUs for AI applications has flagged up a more than 18-fold leap in revenue and a sharply reduced loss, as it starts to capture economies of scale…
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Xiaocaiyuan shuns takeout delivery for in-restaurant dining
The mid-scale restaurant chain’s in-restaurant dining revenue rose 18.1% in the first half of 2026, more than double its 7% overall revenue growth Key Takeaways: Xiaocaiyuan’s revenue rose 7% in…
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Yalla’s gaming push bears early fruit as new titles sweeten its revenue mix
The company’s game revenue rose 11.6% in the second quarter, as its new mid-and hardcore titles begin to supplement its flagship chat and casual gaming apps Key Takeaways Yalla reported…
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Junxin chases Hong Kong IPO, seeking funds to export its trash-to-cash story
The waste management specialist has received regulatory approval for its Hong Kong listing plan as it seeks growth outside its main market where it wields an effective monopoly Key Takeaways:…
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IPO 
Energized by strong profit growth, Zenergy Battery eyes Shenzhen IPO
The mid-tier EV battery maker is targeting domestic Chinese investors with its new listing plan, as it aggressively expands its capacity Key Takeaways: Zenergy Battery expects to report its net…
From 4G boxes to SOS for motorists: Yodosmart finds second growth curve
The car technology company has filed to list in Hong Kong, as it pivots from automotive communication boxes to automated accident emergency call systems Key Takeaways: Yodosmart has renewed its…
Zhejiang Energy Marine steams ahead on green shipping boom
Revenue nearly doubled this year for the leading provider of green shipping equipment and systems, as it renews its attempt at a Hong Kong IPO Key Takeaways: Zhejiang Energy Marine…
Traditional Chinese medicine leader Yuyantang finds tonic in aging population
The company has filed for a Hong Kong IPO, thriving on China’s growing silver economy and a steady stream of government policies supporting traditional Chinese medicine Key Takeaways: Yuyantang has…
New Energy 
Energized by strong profit growth, Zenergy Battery eyes Shenzhen IPO
The mid-tier EV battery maker is targeting domestic Chinese investors with its new listing plan, as it aggressively expands its capacity Key Takeaways: Zenergy Battery expects to report its net…
Geopolitical tightropes: What Tesla and TAL reveal about a new era of U.S.-China business
A rumored move by Elon Musk and a controversial acquisition by a Chinese education giant are exposing growing regulatory minefields in cross-border commerce Key Takeaways: Elon Musk's rumored plan to…
Leadrive IPO taps into China’s EV export boom
The Shanghai supplier of electric-drive systems kept growing this year even as China’s domestic EV market slowed, but half its revenue depends on a single automaker Key Takeaways: Leadrive’s revenue…
Consumer 
Xiaocaiyuan shuns takeout delivery for in-restaurant dining
The mid-scale restaurant chain’s in-restaurant dining revenue rose 18.1% in the first half of 2026, more than double its 7% overall revenue growth Key Takeaways: Xiaocaiyuan’s revenue rose 7% in…
From microchips to fast food: How Apple and Burger King are adapting to the Chinese market
"As much as the high-tech sector has become national interest in China, the same thing has happened in the U.S." – commenting on perils Apple could face as it explores…
Losses, losses and more losses. How far down the road is WeRide’s profitability?
The robotaxi leader’s latest financial report shows its losses remained stubbornly high in the first half of this year, despite a substantial revenue increase Key Takeaways: WeRide reported its revenue…
RLX casts smoke screen with new European acquisition, overseas revenue blip
The vaping company announced its recent purchase of 51% of a leading European distributor of smoke-free products and fast-moving consumer goods Key Takeaways: RLX said its revenue rose 14.8% year-on-year…
After nine lost years, China Literature opens new chapter with AI-IP combo
Once embraced by investors, the Tencent-backed online literature company’s shares now trade at just one-fifth of their peak Key Takeaways: China Literature reported its revenue rose 11% in the first…
Healthcare/biotech 
Cash-strapped Sirnaomics seeks lifeline in cosmetic treatments
The biotech is suing its former CEO over an ill-fated $20 million investment as it pursues a short-term pivot from skin cancer drugs to body-contouring therapies Key Takeaways: After the…
Alphamab seals $2.2 billion licensing deal with AI biotech
The Chinese drug firm has chosen to partner with an AI specialist rather than Big Pharma on a dual-target cancer therapy, netting an upfront payment of $125 million Key Takeaways:…
Angelalign finds new smile in central procurement era
Despite swallowing lower prices under a government procurement program, the leading ‘invisible’ dental braces maker posted strong profit and revenue gains in the first half of 2026 Key Takeaways: Angelalign’s…
PrimeGenX looks to a Hong Kong IPO as a cure for its cash woes
The developer of anti-inflammatory treatments will need to persuade investors to look past its balance sheet problems and its narrow pipeline of products Key Takeaways: The company is making a…
Finance 
Linklogis swings back to the black amid pivot away from property
The company returned to profitability in the first half of 2026 after three years of annual losses, but whether it can sustain that momentum remains to be seen Key Takeaways:…
Lufax reshuffles board as delisting clock ticks down
Four directors at the Ping An-backed online loan facilitator, including its CFO, resigned as it races to resolve its prolonged Hong Kong trading suspension Key Takeaways: Four Lufax board members…
CICC chases wealthy Chinese as hedge against cyclical investment banking
Net profit for the elite dealmaker's wealth management subsidiary more than doubled in the first half of the year, providing crucial earnings stability as investors shun real estate Key Takeaways:…
JF SmartInvest harnesses AI in drive into lucrative financial intelligence services
The company unveiled an AI-powered terminal at its new showroom in Hong Kong’s financial district as it chases high-net-worth individuals seeking investment advice Key Takeaways: JF SmartInvest opened a physical…
Ecommerce 
JD.com slows its bleeding, but investors want growth
The e-commerce giant has reduced the pain from its entry to food delivery, but weak retail sales and crowded new battlefields show its next growth engine remains elusive Key Takeaways:…
State subsidies and partner panic: What the latest cross-border deals reveal about business in China
From European regulatory scrutiny to sudden licensee changes, multinational deals are facing new tests of trust and transparency Key Takeaways: European regulatory scrutiny over JD.com’s Ceconomy acquisition reflects a new…
TikTok, Southeast Asia boost prospects for Miduoduo IPO
China’s fifth-largest marketing services provider for cross-border e-commerce customers is shifting to social media platforms and its own direct sales for growth Key Takeaways: Miduoduo has chalked up three years…
Who needs Dingdong? Alibaba answers Meituan with super-sized Pupu bid
Alibaba is reportedly offering $1.5 billion for regional online grocer Pupu, more than double the $600 million offered by a previous bidder Key Takeaways: Alibaba is reportedly bidding $1.5 billion…
AI/Infrastructure/Resources 
InnoLight shines on AI infrastructure spending binge
The optical transceiver maker’s revenue rose 182% in the first half of this year, sharply accelerating from 70% growth for all of 2025 Key Takeaways: Innolight’s revenue nearly tripled in…
Cowell remains tethered to Apple. But you could do worse
The optical module maker is heavily reliant on the U.S. tech giant, which accounted for 99% of its revenue in the first half of the year Key Takeaways: Cowell e…
China’s AI push propels chipmaker Biren toward breakeven
The producer of GPUs for AI applications has flagged up a more than 18-fold leap in revenue and a sharply reduced loss, as it starts to capture economies of scale…
Junxin chases Hong Kong IPO, seeking funds to export its trash-to-cash story
The waste management specialist has received regulatory approval for its Hong Kong listing plan as it seeks growth outside its main market where it wields an effective monopoly Key Takeaways:…
