China’s preeminence in the global shipbuilding arena is unmistakable, as it lays claim to an imposing 70% of the market. The protracted Russo-Ukrainian war has catalyzed a boom in unmanned systems, spurring nations to prioritize the development of both aerial and maritime variants. However, China’s commanding grip over these sectors presents formidable hurdles for competitors, notably Taiwan and the US, as they strive to carve out their own footing in this critical technological race.

Unitree Robotics, the Hangzhou-based startup behind the YangBOT performance at CCTV’s New Year’s Gala, is making waves in the robotics industry. Founder Xingxing Wang was recently recognized by Chinese President Xi Jinping at a private entrepreneurs’ forum in Beijing, signaling the company’s rising prominence.

2月25日，传音控股发布的2024年度业绩快报显示，2024年度，该公司实现营业总收入687.43亿元，同比增长10.35%；营业利润65.65亿元，同比下降2.7%；归母净利润55.9亿元，同比增长0.96%；归母扣非净利润46.09亿元，同比下降10.21%；基本每股收益4.94元，较上年同期下降28.2%。