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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

Leapmotor

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

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

Leapmotor and Xiaomi aim to close in on market leader BYD.

China new car sales shows competition stiffening at the top

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

The Beijing-based startup is set for a valuation increase as investor interest in Chinese AI companies strengthens.

Moonshot AI lines up new funding at USD 4.8 billion valuation

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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

Hong Kong

The Hunan-based snack retailer aims to raise up to USD 500 million as Hong Kong’s IPO pipeline picks up speed.

Tencent, Fidelity, and Temasek set to anchor Busy Ming’s Hong Kong IPO

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Dreame

The appliance maker that once outpaced Dyson now wants to leap into luxury EVs, wagering it can rival century-old marques.

Dreame chases an “Apple opportunity” in cars with plan for world’s fastest EV

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Anta, a Chinese sportswear brand, specializes in performance-driven design, equipping athletes and consumers with innovative sports apparel and footwear.

Anta

Despite strong first-half results, doubts remain over whether Anta can match its global rivals.

Anta holds China lead over Nike, but global ambitions leave investors wary

Chang’an Automobile manufactures passenger vehicles and is innovating in EVs and autonomous features within China’s automotive sector.

Chang'an Automobile

Chery

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

SAIC Motor, a Chinese automaker, manufactures passenger and commercial vehicles through various brands and joint ventures.

SAIC Motor

The likes of BYD and Chery are squeezing Japanese rivals, but the sustainability of discounting is in question.

Chinese EV makers win over Southeast Asians with cut-price deals

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

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

Creative

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

The Honor of Kings developer aims to rely less on long-running homegrown hits.

Tencent's game arm looks to its own IP for more growth beyond China

Tencent&#8217;s game arm looks to its own IP for more growth beyond China

Luckin Coffee provides app-based ordering, convenient pickup, and a broad beverage menu, reshaping China’s coffee consumption patterns.

Starbucks offers coffee, espresso beverages, and pastries, emphasizing premium quality and creating a welcoming "third place" experience for customers.

Starbucks

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

Coffee

The fast-growing coffee chain hopes to woo the US market over and overcome skepticism of Chinese brands.

Luckin Coffee races into Starbucks' home turf with app-based strategy

Luckin Coffee races into Starbucks&#8217; home turf with app-based strategy

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

Freshippo

Alibaba is leaning on Hema NB to anchor its discount retail push.

Hema NB doubles stores in six months to gain ground in China’s fragmented grocery market

Dingdong Maicai, a fresh grocery delivery service, caters to busy urbanites seeking high-quality produce at their doorstep.

Dingdong Maicai

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

E-commerce

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

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

On-demand Services

The company favors focus over frenzy, resisting price wars while doubling down on its strongest markets.

Dingdong Maicai defies fresh e-commerce collapse with focus on efficiency

India

The EV maker led 2024 sales but its pricing and lack of local manufacturing raise concerns.

BYD sets India sales record on back of dealership expansion

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

Xpeng Motors

Embodied Intelligence

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

CEO He Xiaopeng sees robotics as the company’s “third growth curve,” with mass production set for 2026.