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Haidilao confirmed on April 11 that an employee was forced to pay for customer compensation. The company verified the incident on April 9 and pledged to compensate the employee. It has since ordered an internal audit across its more than 1,000 stores to identify and address any similar practices.

The Freelander brand, a joint venture between <a href="/company/chery">Chery</a> and Jaguar Land Rover, has completed cold weather testing for its upcoming production vehicle. The brand, which launched on March 31, will feature <a href="/company/huawei">Huawei’s</a> Qiankun assisted driving system V4.1, with an 896-line LiDAR sensor debuting on its all-terrain SUV.

<a href="/company/agibot">Agibot</a> has delivered its first global batch of the A3 humanoid robot, with initial deployments in tourism and cultural venues for tasks such as guided services and operations. The company plans to launch an A3 Ultra model later this year targeting round-the-clock deployment scenarios.

Haisco Pharmaceutical has granted AbbVie exclusive global rights, excluding mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, to develop and commercialize its pain management drug candidates. Haisco will receive a USD 30 million upfront payment and up to USD 715 million in potential milestone payments, plus tiered royalties on future net sales.

<a href="/company/huawei">Huawei</a> will officially unveil its new <a href="/industry/ai">AI</a> glasses on April 20. The wearable device is expected to feature camera capabilities, audio support, and integration with the HarmonyOS ecosystem.

RoboSense has secured a volume order for its Active Camera series from a leading European humanoid robot manufacturer. The company plans to begin mass production and delivery in 2026.

<a href="/company/xiaohongshu">Xiaohongshu</a> will launch its cross-border <a href="/industry/e-commerce">e-commerce</a> platform, Redshop, in June. The platform will initially invite select merchants to sell goods, focusing on categories such as intangible cultural heritage crafts and specialty handmade items before expanding to other sectors.

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