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- 1Chinese EVs will still reach US despite lack of summit deal, analysts say●Chinese EVs will come to US despite no summit deal, analysts say
Analysts cited by Nikkei Asia say Chinese electric vehicles will nonetheless enter the US market even without a deal between leaders at the summit. Their view suggests commercial and market forces will push Chinese automakers toward American consumers despite strained diplomatic relations and trade barriers. The claim is drawing attention as Washington and Beijing weigh tariffs and competition in the electric vehicle sector.
- 2China's exoskeleton robots enter the consumer market●China's exoskeleton robots muscle into the consumer mainstream
Chinese companies are pushing exoskeleton robots beyond industrial and medical use into the consumer mainstream, according to Nikkei Asia. The wearable robotic devices, which assist movement and reduce physical strain, are being marketed to everyday buyers as prices fall and designs improve, positioning China as a leading player in the emerging consumer robotics sector.
- 3Nikkei rises as chip stocks surge on Meta gadget launch▼Global Market: Japan's Nikkei rises as CPU stocks surge on Meta gadget launch
Japan's Nikkei index moved higher, driven by a rally in CPU and semiconductor shares following Meta's launch of a new gadget. Chipmakers are seen as beneficiaries of increased demand tied to Meta's hardware push, lifting sentiment across Japanese technology stocks and supporting broader gains in the Tokyo market.