Pony.ai Partners with Uber for Global Robotaxi Rollout; Topcon Medical Teams Up with Century-Old Giant BJC to Enter Thailand's Ophthalmic Market

Driven by the wave of globalization, Chinese companies are actively exploring overseas markets and seeking new growth points with innovative technologies, products, and services, showcasing their strength and风采 on the global stage. "The 'Going Overseas' Chronicle" will focus on the international business developments of Junlian's portfolio companies, presenting them collectively to our audience.

On May 6, Pony.ai and Uber announced a strategic partnership. Pony.ai's Robotaxi service and fleet will be integrated into the Uber platform in the second half of this year, jointly accelerating the commercial implementation of autonomous driving technology. The collaboration will first launch in the Middle Eastern market this year, with plans to gradually expand to more international markets in the future. After the service goes live, passengers using the Uber App to book rides will have the option to choose Pony.ai’s Robotaxi vehicles for their trips.

This collaboration marks an important step in Pony.ai's "Rooted in China, Looking at the Global" strategy, leveraging its mature L4 autonomous driving technology ecosystem to demonstrate strong commercialization capabilities in the global autonomous mobility market. According to reports, Pony.ai’s seventh-generation automotive-grade autonomous driving system solution, unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show in April, achieved 100% automotive-grade mass production for Robotaxis, making breakthroughs in scalability and cost efficiency. This technological iteration aligns closely with the goals of the strategic cooperation between both parties. As the partnership expands into more markets in the future, Uber's platform will safely and efficiently integrate Pony.ai's autonomous driving capacity.

Recently, the ophthalmic OCT series independently developed and manufactured by TowardPi Medical has completed the Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) certification. The first batch of orders to Thailand is expected to be delivered in the first half of this year, which will expand TowardPi's overseas installation coverage to the 26th country. In this regard, TowardPi Medical will become the first ophthalmic medical equipment brand from China under the BJC Healthcare branch.

It is reported that BJC Healthcare Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Berli Jucker Public Co., Ltd. (BJC）The division under the flag is oriented towards healthcare professionals and institutions. It encompasses three major core businesses: medical innovation technology, surgical solutions, and life-saving care, and has long represented high-quality products from various countries. The ophthalmology department once represented OCT devices from the American company Optovue and has solid corresponding industry experience.

At the 2025 Embedded World in Nuremberg, Germany — the world's largest embedded industry event — ESWIN Computing will showcase for the first time globally its RISC-V multi-purpose intelligent computing dual-Die development board, SoC series chips, and a variety of other innovative products and solutions in different forms. Covering rich application scenarios across cloud, edge, and endpoint, these offerings achieve AI processing in multiple dimensions, empowering intelligent upgrades in secure operations, industrial inspection, smart education, and embodied intelligence.

From chip to system, Esway Computing is driving the RISC-V architecture into broader and deeper fields, collaborating with globally influential industry partners to accelerate the large-scale application of RISC-V products and solutions in industries such as industrial, transportation, energy, and education.

In March, TowardPi, a Chinese medical technology brand, debuted.New York Toy Fair, USAHosted by the U.S. Toy Association, it is one of the largest toy expos in the Americas and one of the top three in the world.At this exhibition, Bruck brought the premiere of the first wave of Minions Magic Edition and the second wave of Sesame Street Partners Magic Edition. They also showcased popular IP brick figure products such as Ultraman, Transformers, and Hero Unlimited, attracting the attention of many toy enthusiasts.

Bricklok Continues Innovation in Assembly Systems, Technical Processes, and Production Methods, Accumulating Over 500 Patents to Build a Unique Product Structure. These patented technologies form the solid foundation for Bricklok’s four major product barriers: "High IP Fidelity, Easy Assembly, Strong Playability, and High Quality at an Affordable Price." Currently, Bricklok has obtained non-exclusive licenses for over 50 globally renowned IPs. New Bricklok figurine products based on these licensed IPs will be launched successively. Bricklok will continue to implement its "All Demographics, All Price Points, Global Reach" strategy, committing to R&D innovation and collaboration with more high-quality global IPs. The company aims to consistently deliver premium, fun, and affordable assembly-based character products to consumers worldwide.

Recently, the head of Nice Life went to Malaysia and had an in-depth discussion with the country's Health Minister on the stable supply of insulin drugs and pen injectors, aiming to bring real benefits to the local people.

During the meeting, both parties discussed several key aspects of the supply of insulin pen injectors. From quality control and technological upgrades of the pen injectors, to ensuring flexibility to meet potential future market demand while satisfying current needs, the aim is to provide patients with a more convenient, precise, and safe injection experience. At the same time, regarding the stability of the supply chain, the two sides discussed establishing a comprehensive emergency safeguard mechanism to address possible sudden situations such as raw material shortages or transportation disruptions, ensuring that insulin pen injectors can continue to reach patients in Malaysia in a stable and reliable manner.

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