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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

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

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The startup is building bots that prioritize emotional presence over technical perfection, hoping that’s what wins over families.

Joyin races to rewire homes with emotionally aware robots

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How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

The Chinese firm hopes its “cold core” architecture will reshape expectations for the 4680 form factor.

Can cylindrical EV batteries make a comeback? Talent New Energy thinks so

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

Consumer Economy

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

Retail

The Shandong-born chain is expanding beyond its home turf, betting that supply chain depth and value pricing can win over diners nationwide.

Call it China’s Saizeriya: Chaoyixing scales fast food with low costs and margins

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

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Its DAU, in Q1 2018, has reached 45.6 million, up 161.1% MoM.

Toutiao's Tik Tok takes off, outperforming Facebook and YouTube to become the world's most downloaded app 

Toutiao&#8217;s Tik Tok takes off, outperforming Facebook and YouTube to become the world&#8217;s most downloaded app 

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Bytedance is facing challenges from Chinese cyberspace administration and rival Tencent.

Alibaba’s flopped attempt at investing in Toutiao

Here are some stories and ideas from the past week that you shouldn’t miss.

KrASIA Weekly: China's Largest News Aggregator Toutiao Under Pressure from Cyberspace Administration

KrASIA Weekly: China&#8217;s Largest News Aggregator Toutiao Under Pressure from Cyberspace Administration

Toutiao is reportedly eyeing to compete with Alibaba and Tencent in instant messaging tool for enterprises. 

Deals | Toutiao Invested in China's Google Docs-like Shimo, Paving Out Its Way to Tap into the Enterprise Services

Deals | Toutiao Invested in China&#8217;s Google Docs-like Shimo, Paving Out Its Way to Tap into the Enterprise Services

China’s most valuable independent startup Toutiao was courted by Alibaba amid growing Tencent-Toutiao feud

Plus, Uber acquires bike-sharing startup JUMP. SoftBank Ventures invested $23.5 million in Singapore-headquartered IYUNO Media.

KrASIA Daily: China's Largest News Aggregator Toutiao Taken Offline from Local App Stores, as Regulations on Cyberspace Tightens

KrASIA Daily: China&#8217;s Largest News Aggregator Toutiao Taken Offline from Local App Stores, as Regulations on Cyberspace Tightens

Phoenix News, NetEase News, and Tiantian Kuaibao were also taken offline from local app stores.

China’s Jinri Toutiao News App Removed from Local App Marketplaces

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Tencent-backed short video streaming app Kuaishou fully acquired AcFun amid increasing competition with Toutiao's Douyin

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

Entertainment

AcFun’s rival Bilibili priced its IPO at $11.50 per share to raise in total $483 million through a Nasdaq-listing.

Toutiao Comes to Rescue as Anime-streaming Site AcFun Fails to Secure Alibaba Investment

Bytedance General Manager ZHANG Nan: Tik Tok Meshes with China’s Consumption Upgrade Trends (Part 2)

How Does Tik Tok Outperform Tencent’s Super App WeChat and Become One of China’s Most Popular Apps? (Part 2)

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Toutiao’s Tik Tok takes off, outperforming Facebook and YouTube to become the world’s most downloaded app

Alibaba’s flopped attempt at investing in Toutiao

KrASIA Weekly: China’s Largest News Aggregator Toutiao Under Pressure from Cyberspace Administration

Deals | Toutiao Invested in China’s Google Docs-like Shimo, Paving Out Its Way to Tap into the Enterprise Services

KrASIA Daily: China’s Largest News Aggregator Toutiao Taken Offline from Local App Stores, as Regulations on Cyberspace Tightens