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Chinese robotics manufacturers are set to cement their dominance in the global smart vacuum market with Picea Robotics' acquisition of Roomba maker iRobot, after the US firm's proposed sale to Amazon.com last year fell through due to regulatory hurdles. China-based suppliers held the top five spots for worldwide smart robotic vacuum shipments in the first three quarters of 2025, led by Roborock with a 21.7 per cent market share, equal to 3.8 million units, according to data from research firm ID

Chinese onshore investor frenzy for artificial intelligence chips has intensified, with the initial public offering (IPO) of Beijing-based graphics processing unit (GPU) maker Moore Threads drawing more than 4,000 times subscription from retail investors this week. The red-hot demand for Moore Threads highlights China's determination to build home-grown alternatives to Nvidia's chips, and is expected to accelerate listing plans for other domestic GPU developers, from MetaX to Biren Technology. C