Malaysia Discloses Battery Waste Volume Data for First Time, Mandatory Recycling Regime Not Yet in Place

【China Smartphone Shipments Decline YoY in Q3, Huawei Only Top Vendor to Post Double-Digit Growth】China smartphone shipments in Q3 2026 totaled approximately 57.9 million units, down 15.4% year-on-year, compared to a decline of approximately 4% in H1. By vendor, Huawei held a 21.1% share, up 17.3% YoY, making it the only major vendor to achieve double-digit growth; Apple held 17.8%, down 4.3%; OPPO 15.5%, down 17.6%; vivo 15.3%, down 24.9%; Xiaomi 13.8%, down 20.4%; and Honor 13.0%, down 24.2%. The quarter was characterized by declining volumes and rising prices, as cost increases pushed up average selling prices.

【Guanghua Technology Reports Strong Revenue Growth for First Three Quarters of 2026】Guanghua Technology disclosed its Q3 2026 report, with revenue for the first three quarters reaching CNY 3.575 billion, up 74.89% year-on-year, net profit attributable to shareholders of CNY 129 million, up 42.29% year-on-year, and non-recurring net profit of CNY 124 million, up 40.44% year-on-year. For Q3 alone, revenue reached CNY 1.328 billion, up 74.15% year-on-year, with net profit attributable to shareholders of CNY 34.34 million, up 0.62% year-on-year.

【DJI Launches Dock 4, First Drone Airport with Fully Automatic Battery Swapping】DJI unveiled its enterprise-grade drone airport Dock 4 and accompanying Matrice 5TD aircraft, marking its first airport product to support fully automatic battery swapping, with each swap completed in 25 seconds. The dock offers wind resistance of up to 12 m/s and an operating temperature range of -40°C to 50°C. The accompanying aircraft delivers a maximum single-flight endurance of 59 minutes, a top speed of 21 m/s, laser ranging of 3km, and telephoto capability to resolve fine details at 400 meters. The product is distributed through DJI’s enterprise dealer network.