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South Korea's Krafton is working with Nvidia while DeepSeek powers Chinese companies.

Asian game developers use AI to breathe new life into characters

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The Silicon Valley entrepreneur has turned his body into a living experiment in a bid to reframe longevity as a solvable problem.

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Alibaba x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator announces finalists for inaugural Demo Day

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NEV companies received USD 5 billion in subsidies from the Chinese government between 2016 and 2020.

NEV companies received USD 5 billion in subsidies from the Chinese government between 2016 and 2020

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Chinese social media platform Douban suspends reply function while regulators scrutinize fan culture.

Chinese social media platform Douban suspends reply function while regulators scrutinize fan culture

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Xpeng Motors taps Korea’s SK Innovation as battery supplier. The automaker is diversifying its suppliers of key components while order numbers tick up.

Xpeng Motors taps Korea’s SK Innovation as battery supplier, report says

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9 takeaways about Gen Z consumers from Cyanhill Capital’s 2021 mid-year consumption report. The term “Gen Z” takes on a slightly different meaning in China.

9 takeaways about Gen Z consumers from Cyanhill Capital’s 2021 mid-year consumption report

Police end investigation into former Alibaba manager’s ‘forced indecency,’ forego prosecution. The former Alibaba manager will face no criminal charges.

Police end investigation into former Alibaba manager’s ‘forced indecency,’ forgo prosecution

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1.7 million NEVs were sold in China in the first eight months of 2021, official says. Chip shortages slow production while China expects green vehicles.

1.7 million NEVs were sold in China in the first eight months of 2021, official says

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