Chinese Tech Firms Push AI and Robotics at Auto China 2026

At Auto China 2026, Chinese companies are showcasing AI-driven shifts in the car industry, including headlights that can project movies. DeepSeek has slashed fees for its new AI model amid a Chinese price war. Leaderdrive, a robot joint maker founded by Chinese brothers, has become billionaires as demand for humanoid robots surges. Meanwhile, Honda's global sales fell 10% in fiscal 2025, with China sales down 70% from their peak.