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

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The company’s weeklong Silicon Valley launch highlighted both ambition and risk appetite.

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DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, develops large language models and machine learning solutions for enterprise applications and scientific research.

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DeepSeek V4 has clear advantages, but it also shows why no AI model can serve every use case yet.

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

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Resso turns up the volume with former TikTok chief Alex Zhu as new lead. Resso is ByteDance's music streaming app and counts Spotify and Joox as rivals.

Resso turns up the volume with former TikTok chief as new lead, report says

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Magnify China 2021: Get the latest insights into China's sharpest innovations spanning AI, EVs and AVs, fintech, and agritech.

Magnify China 2021: Get the latest insights into China's sharpest innovations

Magnify China 2021: Get the latest insights into China&#8217;s sharpest innovations

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Livestream travel platform Qinker nets eight-figure-yuan Series A while travel bookings surge in China. Qinker transitioned from OTA sales to livestreams.

Livestream platform Qinker nets Series A while travel bookings surge

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International logistics startup Yunquna secures Series D1. It simplifies international shipping using blockchain and big data analysis.

International logistics startup Yunquna secures Series D1, eyes global expansion

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

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

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As the country ages, Chinese seniors flock to short-video apps like Douyin and Kuaishou to shop. But is the shopping experience overly enticing?

Chinese seniors flock to shop on short-video apps

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India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

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Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

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Industrial computer vision startup Sigma Squares Tech raises millions to scale in Asia. Its tech replaces manual verification and inspection processes.

Industrial computer vision startup Sigma Squares Tech raises millions in Series A to scale in Asia

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SiEngine CEO discusses the future of semiconductors in intelligent vehicles, which will merge cutting edge mechanical and computer engineering technologies.

SiEngine CEO discusses the future of semiconductors in intelligent vehicles

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