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Manycore unveils Aholo and LuxReal to ground the next wave of generative AI in the physical world.

Once a 3D design startup, Manycore now wants to give AI a sense of place

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

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Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

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With craftsmanship rooted in the culture of the Central Plains, Songmont has built a global following.

As Western luxury slows, Chinese brands like Songmont set the new standard

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

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

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Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Pan joins to lead the development of Meituan’s LongCat app and large model.

Meituan hires top talent Pan Xin as it doubles down on AI

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

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Alipay, a fintech platform by Ant Group, offers mobile payments, financial services, and e-commerce integrations, supporting transactions globally.

Alipay

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

WeChat

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

A novel idea in 2017, mini programs now account for the vast majority of traffic for some apps.

The MAUs of WeChat, Alipay, and Baidu's mini programs now add up to more than 1 billion

The MAUs of WeChat, Alipay, and Baidu&#8217;s mini programs now add up to more than 1 billion

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What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

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It's also looking to expend the services to more than 20 countries and regions by 2020

Alipay launches cab-hailing integration mini-program

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

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Its strategy in Europe is focused on Chinese travelers.

Alipay triples number of European merchants in one year

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Lao Bei

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Hello Chuxing

It was valued above USD 2.5 billion in the previous fundraising round.

Ant Financial-backed Hello Chuxing seeks hefty financing that would take valuation to USD 4 billion

It's a promising trend ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Alipay now serves over 300,000 merchants in Japan

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

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

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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has so far issued 8 virtual banking licenses. Ant Financial, Tencent, Xiaomi, and Ping An each have one.

Companies backed by Chinese tech giants are granted virtual banking licenses in Hong Kong

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

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

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Sequoia Capital is the most successful unicorn breeder

China now has 202 unicorns, says report

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Xiang Hu Bao

The platform hopes that one-fifth of the country's population will be on board within two years.

Alipay's mutual aid platform Xiang Hu Bao now covers senior citizens in China

Alipay&#8217;s mutual aid platform Xiang Hu Bao now covers senior citizens in China

Qudian

It said this offload is based on a normal business decision