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Volkswagen Group fell 8.6% in Q2 and 6.3% for the year, led by a 36.6% drop in China, despite gains in Latin America, Europe, and improving North American results. The company announced a drastic lineup downsizing of up to 50% and a reduction of annual production capacity from 12 million to 9 million, with rumors of plant closures and as many as 100,000 layoffs amid broader industry pressures.
Ferrari unveiled the Luce EV sedan in China at 3,988,000 yuan (about $586,600) with 88 allocations reportedly sold out; the China launch follows a Rome debut and highlights demand among China’s ultra-rich for exclusive grand tourers, despite domestic rivals like BYD Yangwang U9 and GAC Hyptec SSR and a roughly 7% price discount versus Europe.
Yum Brands is selling Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion: LongRange Capital will buy the non-China operations for about $1.5 billion, while Yum China Holdings will acquire the mainland China business for about $1.2 billion (China accounts for roughly 19% of Pizza Hut sales). The deal, expected to close in the third quarter, lets Yum focus on its stronger brands like KFC and Taco Bell as Pizza Hut has faced slowing U.S. sales and increased competition from delivery platforms; Pizza Hut operates about 19,974 restaurants worldwide.
Following a 2025 split with Under Armour, Stephen Curry signs a 10-year, $400M+ deal with Li-Ning to grow Curry Brand in China and the U.S., giving Li-Ning a global basketball platform and expanding Curry’s international footprint.
Stephen Curry signs his first collaboration with a Chinese brand, Li-Ning, to grow the Curry Brand with stores in China and the US, reflecting a broader push by NBA stars to partner with Chinese firms as Western brands vie for the China market.
Windows Central reports two codename initiatives: Project Saluki appears to be a China-focused, multi-tier Xbox Game Pass offering tailored to local regulations and gamer preferences, while Positron is a rumored disc-to-digital entitlement that could help current disc owners bridge to the upcoming digital-only Xbox Helix, though many details remain speculative.
Global video game content sales rose 5.3% to $195.6B in 2025, even as private funding fell about 55% and layoffs persisted. Outsourcing climbed to 35.5% of content investment, with notable titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Palworld relying heavily on external work. Console spending grew modestly while platform services dominated growth; PC spending rose 30% since 2020, and China accounted for roughly 20% of global player spend. Roblox emerged as the key growth driver, and analysts foresee 2026 growth in non-core markets, advertising, direct-to-consumer and alternative payments, external development, and Roblox.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited Shanghai, including a local wet market and the company’s annual event, in what experts describe as a China-friendly outreach aimed at engaging Chinese authorities and key customers to secure large buyers able to make prompt payments for H200 chips, while addressing regulatory and security concerns amid tense US-China tech dynamics; the trip, part of a pattern around New Year, aims to boost morale, gather market feedback, and guide Nvidia’s China strategy as Huang plans further stops in Beijing, Shenzhen and Taiwan.
Nvidia is poised for significant growth in 2026 due to high demand for its data center GPUs, expansion of production capacity, return to the Chinese market, and the launch of its next-generation architecture, all of which could lead to its biggest year yet.
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max features a dual-screen design with a large rear OLED display for widgets and camera use, powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and an innovative L-shape 7,500 mAh battery, marking Xiaomi's shift to match iPhone's model numbering and emphasizing high-end hardware for the China market.
LeBron James clarified that a piece published by China's People's Daily was an interview compiled into an article, not an op-ed he authored, amid controversy over his perceived endorsement of Chinese state media and market interests.
Wall Street analysts are optimistic about Nvidia's upcoming quarterly report, raising price targets due to strong demand for AI chips and data center investments, despite concerns over a potential AI stock bubble and geopolitical challenges in China. Nvidia's stock has recently risen, supported by positive forecasts and strategic developments, with analysts emphasizing the company's significant role in the AI revolution.
Xpeng has launched the G7, a competitively priced electric SUV in China starting at $27,000, aiming to rival the Tesla Model Y with impressive specs, advanced features, and strong pre-order demand, signaling increased competition in China's electric crossover market.
Nvidia is set to launch a more affordable Blackwell-architecture AI chip for China, priced between $6,500 and $8,000, using conventional memory and simpler manufacturing, as a response to US export restrictions that limit its market share and product capabilities in China. The new chip aims to maintain Nvidia's competitiveness despite weaker specifications and is expected to begin mass production as early as June.
Nvidia is preparing to report its Q1 earnings, with revenue expected to slow significantly compared to last year, amid ongoing export restrictions and market challenges in China. Despite strong growth in AI hardware, analysts warn of potential guidance disappointments, though the stock remains a top pick due to its leverage in the AI deployment cycle.