Pony AI and WeRide do robotaxis

Pony AI pulls ahead of WeRide in China robotaxi race

Both companies notched an important new advance last week when Shanghai unveiled a major expansion to its robotaxi program Key Takeaways: Pony AI, WeRide and Baidu were among groups awarded…
robotaxi commercialization faces hidden barriers

China’s robotaxi commercialization faces hidden barriers

Key hurdles have shifted from purely technological breakthroughs to feasible business models and implementation of policy and regulatory frameworks    By Lead Leo Research Institute In 2025, China’s robotaxi industry…
Illustration of Huawei Harmony challenging Android, iOS and Windows

WeRide’s big share repurchase, and Huawei’s PC Harmony

Huawei has released a PC version of its Harmony operating system, as well as two models using the OS. How likely are other PC and smartphone makers to adopt this made-in-China OS? And WeRide has launched a $100 million share buyback less than a year after its IPO. What prompted the move, and is this the best use of its dwindling cash?

Uber’s Chinese robotaxi romance, and Webull’s strong debut

Uber has signed new alliances with Chinese robotaxi operators Momenta and Pony AI, and fortified an existing partnership with WeRide. Why the sudden embrace of Chinese robotaxis? And Webull's stock has charged from the gate with massive gains following its SPAC listing. What's driving this company, which is an unusual hybrid of a U.S.-based business with strong China ties?