Industry Report: Global Top 10 Foundries Hit Record Highs in Q2 Output; Taiwan Semiconductor Leads, Samsung's Share Declines
① According to institutional data, the combined output value of the world's top ten semiconductor foundries increased by 11.5% quarter-on-quarter to USD 53.49 billion in the second quarter of 2026, setting a new record high; ② Taiwan Semiconductor maintained its leading position with a 72.5% market share, while Samsung ranked second with a 5.9% share, a decrease of 0.6 percentage points from the previous quarter; ③ SMIC and UMC ranked third and fourth globally, respectively, with SMIC's quarterly revenue rising 20% quarter-on-quarter to exceed USD 3 billion.
DeepSeek accelerates its IPO on the STAR Market, with CITIC Securities likely serving as the sponsoring institution.
Industry insiders in the capital markets analyzed to Tencent Technology that, based on DeepSeek's current valuation of RMB 500 billion, the company's overall market capitalization is expected to range between RMB 1.5 trillion and RMB 2.5 trillion after its listing.
Xiaomi MiMo Desktop is here! It offers autonomous browser control and supports the generation of interactive preview interfaces.
Xiaomi’s large AI model continues to expand its boundaries—Xiaomi MiMo Desktop is now officially open for invite-only testing, upgrading AI capabilities from simple chat interfaces to a fully functional workspace. Documents, PowerPoint presentations, web pages, 3D models, and even apps can be generated directly within the conversation; preview interfaces are interactive and iterative; localized editing allows modifications to selected areas without starting over; and Smart Scheduling automatically matches the optimal model, achieving a session cache hit rate of up to 99%. The rules of AI-powered productivity are being quietly rewritten.
Xiaomi and Qijing enter the market: Can they revitalize extended-range electric vehicles?
Vying for SUV customers.
Li Auto accelerates in-house R&D as automakers collectively introduce secondary suppliers; is the power battery industry on the verge of a major shift?
Li Auto invested RMB 2.65 billion in Sunwoda Power, accelerating the switch to self-developed batteries across its entire lineup, directly targeting a reduction in reliance on CATL. Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), Xiaomi, XPeng, and others are also intensifying the introduction of secondary and multiple suppliers, restructuring battery pricing and supply chain influence; however, CATL’s market share remains above 50%, and its dominant position has yet to be shaken. The power dynamics within the power battery industry are being quietly reshaped. Li Auto’s RMB 2.65 billion investment in Sunwoda Power, coupled with the announcement of switching its entire vehicle lineup to self-developed batteries, moves the "de-CATLization" strategy from slogan to substantive action. On September 8, CATL’s stock price fell sharply, with A-share $CATL(30075
Over 70% of automakers reported month-on-month sales growth in August, bottoming out during the off-season to build momentum for the "Golden September, Silver October" peak period.
① In August, retail sales of passenger vehicles in the national market reached 1.541 million units, a year-on-year decrease of 23.6% and a month-on-month increase of 5.5%; ② Passenger vehicle exports (including complete vehicles and CKD) totaled 888,000 units in August, representing a year-on-year increase of 77.8%; ③ BYD, SAIC Motor, and Geely Auto ranked as the top three sellers in August, with all three companies achieving significant growth in their overseas export businesses.
Tencent CFO: The company prepaid RMB 50 billion in the second quarter to secure memory chip supplies. The gross margin for Harness paying users has reached parity with MaaS, and their consumption rate is more than double that of free-tier users.
Tencent spent over RMB 50 billion in the second quarter on prepayments to secure memory chips, a move management characterized as a "once-in-five-years" strategic procurement, indicating that capital expenditure levels seen in the second quarter may have become the new normal. Meanwhile, AI monetization is accelerating: the gross margin from inference for paying users of Harness has caught up with that of Model-as-a-Service (MaaS), and their token consumption is more than double that of free users, demonstrating strong tiered monetization capabilities.
Samsung to debut its self-developed robot in January 2027 as the robotics industry enters a phase of large-scale commercialization.
① Samsung Electronics is accelerating the development of its humanoid robot prototype, with the goal of publicly unveiling its self-developed humanoid robot for the first time at CES 2027, the world's largest consumer electronics exhibition, to be held in Las Vegas, United States, in January 2027. ② The Shi Jinman team at Yinhe Auto pointed out that the mass deployment of domestic humanoid robots is accelerating, accounting for 97% of global shipments in the first half of the year, indicating that the industry has entered a phase of large-scale commercial implementation.
Xiaomi Autumn Product Launch: Unveils First "Mid-Size Foldable" Flagship Smartphone, Discloses RMB 21 Billion Investment in Chip Development, and Reports Over 10,000 Locked Orders for the Pengcheng Extended-Range SUV Within Four Minutes
One of the key highlights of the launch event was the official unveiling of the Xiaomi 18 Fold foldable smartphone, priced starting at RMB 10,999. The limited-edition ceramic version is priced at RMB 15,999, with a production run limited to 1,500 units.
Xiaomi launches two extended-range SUV models with price cuts; locked orders exceed 10,000 units in four minutes. Lei Jun: Deliveries to begin within five weeks.
① Xiaomi Pengcheng N70 is offered in two versions: the Pro edition priced at RMB 209,900 and the MAX edition at RMB 239,900, representing a RMB 20,000 reduction from the pre-sale price of RMB 259,900. ② The Xiaomi Pengcheng N90 MAX edition is priced at RMB 269,900, a RMB 30,000 decrease from its pre-sale price of RMB 299,900. ③ Lei Jun shared on social media that the Xiaomi Pengcheng series secured over 10,000 locked orders within four minutes.
Computing power supply chain surges collectively: Policy sets 2030 development targets; Goldman Sachs significantly raises forecasts for optical transceivers.
The computing power industry chain sees renewed positive developments.
Xiaomi's Pengcheng to launch at 19:00 tonight; Lei Jun states significant potential for extended-range electric vehicles
Lei Jun stated candidly that EREVs hold significant potential. "This is not only Xiaomi’s view; in fact, peers such as Li Auto have continuously demonstrated that users are willing to pay for high-quality EREVs."
Huawei, Xiaomi, and Apple Foldable Smartphones Make Concentrated Debut This Week
From the afternoon of September 7 to the early hours of October 10, Huawei, Xiaomi, and Apple will successively launch their respective flagship foldable smartphones.
Cui Dongshu: Chinese automakers' global expansion enters a phase of deep cultivation, with localized production and channel development advancing in tandem
Cui Dongshu stated that, drawing on lessons learned from the overseas expansion of industries such as home appliances, Chinese automakers’ global strategies have become increasingly clear and refined. From knock-down (KD) assembly to localized production and overseas mergers and acquisitions, the overseas strategies of Chinese car manufacturers have yielded significant results.
Who is capturing the profits from domestic computing power?
Guojin Securities believes that China's computing power industry is undergoing a profound redistribution of profits. Under the traditional model, profits were highly concentrated in the upstream segments of chips and server hardware. However, with the accelerated penetration of token-based pricing systems and the rise of the GaaS (Computing Power as a Service) model, the profit share of midstream computing power scheduling operators and downstream application service providers is expected to increase significantly.
Week Ahead: US August PPI and CPI data set for release, putting rate hike expectations to a key test; Apple’s foldable iPhone makes its debut; Oracle and Adobe to report earnings; US stock markets closed on Monday
From September 7 to 11, the main themes driving trading in Hong Kong and US equities will center on US inflation, US Treasury yields, Apple’s autumn product launch, the European Central Bank’s interest rate decision, as well as the expansion of the Stock Connect program and new stock listings.
Morgan Stanley Private Briefing: MiniMax and Zhipu AI See Surge in ARR; Model Competition to Enter a Tiered Elimination Phase
Morgan Stanley recently held a closed-door meeting to conduct in-depth discussions on the latest developments among domestic AI large-model companies and major internet firms.
Bilibili Further Increases AI Investment: Plans to Issue $700 Million in Convertible Bonds, with Tencent Participating in a $200 Million Subscription
1. Bilibili announced plans to issue convertible senior notes with a total principal amount of USD 700 million, maturing in 2031, of which Tencent subscribed to USD 200 million through its subsidiaries. 2. Having just achieved annual profitability, Bilibili has designated AI as a core investment focus. In the AI domain, funds will be utilized to enhance AI capabilities in content understanding, recommendation, and creation, deepen user engagement, and leverage AI to improve productivity and efficiency.
Doubao in Action: From Content Creation to Process Management, Enterprise-Grade AI Agents Enter a Phase of Systemic Competition
1. The AI workplace sector is entering a mature phase, shifting from competition over individual features to rivalry in systemic capabilities. Doubao Work represents ByteDance’s significant bet on transitioning enterprise-grade Agents from concept to practical implementation. 2. Whether Tencent, Alibaba, or ByteDance can ultimately achieve commercial viability in AI workplace solutions and secure long-term recognition from corporate clients will require validation through both time and real-world application scenarios.
Cui Dongshu: Revenue of major domestic listed automakers reached RMB 1.293 trillion in the first half of the year, with growth slowing significantly.
In the first half of 2026, China's automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation amid intense competition in the existing market. As the penetration rate of new energy vehicles continues to rise, the sector is characterized by a divergence where revenue growth does not translate into profit growth, creating a stark contrast between thriving and struggling segments.