WIRED identified 10 local governments in China that are offering discounts to consumers who choose cars running Huawei software. It’s not always clear who is footing the bill.

In a remarkable turnaround, Huawei has reclaimed the top spot in the Chinese smartphone market, overtaking major rivals including Apple, which has now dropped to fifth place. This marks a major comeback for the brand after the various hurdles it faced following the US trade restrictions.

A new leak indicates that the Huawei Mate XT 2 has passed some certification checks for China, which could mean a launch very soon.

Huawei has returned to the top of China’s smartphone market for the first time in more than four years. In the second quarter (Q2) of 2025,

Huawei Technologies Co. took the top spot in China’s smartphone market for the first time in more than four years, a comeback fueled by new designs and software that appealed to users in a slowing market.

Tech giant holds 18.1 per cent share of the mainland’s market in the second quarter, but shipments fall 3.4 per cent to 12.5 million units.

Huawei has reclaimed its position as the leading smartphone brand in China, outpacing Apple and local competitors, according to the latest IDC report. This significant turnaround comes amid ongoing challenges from US export controls and a shrinking overall market.

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will testify at a U.S. House panel hearing on Wednesday about countering China's "economic coercion against democracies," the committee said on Friday.

China’s Ministry of State Security says it is cracking down on alleged smuggling of rare earths materials that it says threaten national security.

Huawei has reclaimed the top spot in China’s smartphone market for the first time in over four years, surpassing both Apple and domestic rivals like Xiaomi, according to a new report from the United States-based International Data Corporation.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said China's manufacturing capabilities should not be underestimated. CNBC's Evelyn Cheng reports from Beijing.