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Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

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Consumer Economy

By building for overlooked niches in the fitness industry, Aeke now ships hundreds of units each month.

With smart fitness machines, Aeke finds profit where others saw no market

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Artificial Intelligence

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How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Describing VLA models as “relatively dumb,” he outlined an alternative approach to embodied intelligence.

Unitree’s founder disputes VLA consensus, backs video-trained models for robotics

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

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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.

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

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

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Ant Group eyes the largest IPO of 2020 with a dual listing in Shanghai and Hong Kong.

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | Meet the world's most valuable startup that emerged from China's online payment competition

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | Meet the world&#8217;s most valuable startup that emerged from China&#8217;s online payment competition

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

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

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One can borrow up to RMB 500 (USD 71) with a repayment schedule of seven days,

CHINA BRIEF | TikTok owner ByteDance now offering micro loans

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Company controlled by Alibaba founder Jack Ma plans dual listing this year.

Ant's IPO plan: What to know about China's USD 200 billion fintech king

Ant&#8217;s IPO plan: What to know about China&#8217;s USD 200 billion fintech king

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Ant is seeking a valuation of more than USD 200 billion, according to a Reuters report.

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba affiliate Ant Group starts dual-listing in Shanghai and Hong Kong

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

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Over 150 million users have joined mutual aid programs as of the end of 2019 in China.

Video | Mutual aid platforms, the best alternative to commercial health insurance for millions of Chinese

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WeChat and AliPay Expanding their Businesses into Canadian Universities

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With Alipay and WeChat Pay dominating China's mobile payments sector, PayPal's GoPay searches for other market niches.

PayPal's GoPay scrounges for opportunities in China's payments market

PayPal&#8217;s GoPay scrounges for opportunities in China&#8217;s payments market

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Alipay and WeChat Pay have almost turned China into a cashless society. The digital yuan might carry it even further.

Will China’s digital yuan pose a threat to the country’s fintech giants?

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

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

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This plan is still in the "preparation phase" awaiting its first 300,000 members.

Finance giant Fosun the latest to jump into China's expanding mutual aid market

Finance giant Fosun the latest to jump into China&#8217;s expanding mutual aid market

Paytm, an Indian digital payments app, enables mobile transactions, bill payments, and financial products for millions of users.

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How do policies adjust to a data-rich world? Explore usage-based coverage, automated claims, and analytics guiding risk assessment.

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Paytm forayed into insurance in 2018 and has been trying different approaches to expand its presence ever since.

Paytm levels up its insurance play by acquiring Raheja QBE

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Ant Group

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | Meet the world’s most valuable startup that emerged from China’s online payment competition

CHINA BRIEF | TikTok owner ByteDance now offering micro loans

Ant’s IPO plan: What to know about China’s USD 200 billion fintech king