KrASIA Connection

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Zhang Yiming enters private equity with AI-focused Cool River Venture

The ByteDance co-founder’s Hong Kong-based firm will target early-stage tech investments, with artificial intelligence expected to be a core focus.

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Xpeng AeroHT’s modular flying vehicle wowed onlookers in Shanghai, building momentum for its planned 2025 commercialization.
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Xpeng’s flying car lifts off in Shanghai, bringing urban air mobility closer to reality
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Facing established players like Amazon and Rakuten, Alibaba enters the Japanese e-commerce market with Tao.
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Alibaba targets Japan with Tao, a new cross-border e-commerce platform
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With over 30 limited-edition designs from iconic IPs like Disney and Pokemon, Miniso’s latest pop-up taps into Southeast Asia’s craze for blind boxes.
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Blind boxes take center stage at Miniso’s festive pop-up in Singapore
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By embracing CarPlay and enhancing its HyperOS system, Xiaomi aims to attract Apple users and strengthen its position in the EV market.
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Xiaomi’s EV strategy drives forward with Apple integration in focus
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Baidu has received a green light from regulators to begin testing its autonomous cars in North Lantau, Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong opens roads to self-driving cars with Baidu Apollo pilot
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Mate 70 users will get an early look at HarmonyOS Next, Huawei’s new Android-free operating system.
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Huawei’s Mate 70 targets Apple with competitive pricing and new OS
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Dingdong Maicai is said to have ventured into Saudi Arabia, marking its first step toward tapping into the Middle Eastern market.
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Grocery giant Dingdong Maicai tests Saudi waters with tailored delivery model
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China’s shopping bonanza sees record highs for some brands, yet consumer wariness signals an evolving retail environment.
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Singles’ Day still delivers, but cautious consumers keep spending in check
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