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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

China

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

Geely

Leapmotor

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

Lynk &amp; Co, a mobility brand, offers connected cars and flexible ownership options, blending digital innovation with urban commuting needs.

Lynk &amp; Co

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

Zeekr crafts premium electric vehicles with smart connectivity, performance enhancements, and sleek luxury appeal for modern drivers.

Zeekr

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Xiaomi's EV segment turns its first profit, but Chinese industry shares sink amid a hazy outlook.

BYD, Xpeng, and rivals race to shore up growth as investors turn skeptical

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Photo of a Miniso pop-up in India, featuring the company’s latest products themed after Disney’s Zootopia 2.

Miniso sells low-cost lifestyle goods, home essentials, and personal care items, making everyday products accessible to broader markets.

Miniso

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

The tie-up gives Disney a timely marketing lift as it works to rebound from a challenging year at the box office.

Disney taps Miniso partnership to boost Zootopia 2 buzz

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T. K. Lin

Strutt’s first product is a LiDAR-equipped personal mobility device that uses AI to go beyond the traditional wheelchair format.

Former DJI engineer launches Strutt to bring a human touch to mobility tech

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Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

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Alibaba has filed its initial public offering application with the Hong Kong bourse this week, hoping to raise up to USD 20 billion in the market,

Alibaba reportedly filed for a second IPO in Hong Kong

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Luna Lin

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Tmall Genie

Alibaba is adding smart speakers in Audi, Renault and Honda cars to improve car-human interaction

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Song Jingli

Top-tier AI chip companies are sought after, while mediocre startups will find difficulty in financing

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

Barefoot Networks' flagship product is one of the fastest networking chips in the world.

Intel to acquire Alibaba- and Tencent-backed switch chip maker

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

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Smart Cities

They are as popular as PCs and smart TVs.

China sees a nearly eightfold increase in smart speaker shipment

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

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The deal will see AliExpress Russia collaborate with parts of Mail.ru's e-commerce business

Alibaba's Russia operations link up with Russia’s sovereign wealth fund and Mail.ru in major JV

Alibaba&#8217;s Russia operations link up with Russia’s sovereign wealth fund and Mail.ru in major JV

Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

Ele.me

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

Hummingbird

Hummingbird fulfills an average delivery time of fewer than 30 minutes.

Alibaba upgrades Ele.me’s logistics network Hummingbird into a standalone unit  

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Lao Bei

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Red Star Macalline

It would use RMB 1.8 billion from the first batch of the bonds to repay old debt.

After gaining USD 633m from Alibaba, Chinese furniture retail center developer Red Star Macalline plans to issue USD 579m in bonds

E-cigarettes

New tobacco

Tmall

Government regulations for e-cigarettes may soon be in place.

Alibaba hints at future e-cigarette sales on Tmall

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

Vmate

The app now has 30 million monthly active users.