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The luxury NEV maker has now been profitable for two consecutive years, signaling more stable footing in a competitive market.

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The Canban owner is seeking a listing after reporting strong retail sales in China.

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Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

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

Leading Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is ramping up its investment in chips as the US clampdown on compatriot Huawei Technologies spurs a national campaign to reduce China's reliance on foreign technology.Xiaomi bought or significantly increased stakes in at least 34 Chinese chip-related companies from 2019 through this March, a Nikkei Asia analysis of business data shows. It also added stakes in nearly 25 other tech hardware companies beyond semiconductors. The targets include chip developers and chip equipment makers, startups as well as makers of advanced displays, camera lenses and automation, and precision equipment.

Huawei rival Xiaomi ramps up chip ambitions amid US pressure

Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

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Eight years ago, Lei Jun purchased his first Tesla. Last Wednesday, speaking with a slightly husky voice because he had a cold, Lei said that Xiaomi is about to enter the electric vehicle business. He called it "the last major entrepreneurship project" of his life.The announcement cut through a series of leaks and denials from the past few months. Before this point, Lei himself had a hard time figuring out whether Xiaomi should be part of this highly competitive industry, with startups like Nio, Xpeng gaining heat, and conglomerates like Baidu and Evengrande already making headway.

A letter from Lei Jun: Starting over one last time

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JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

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

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hinese e-commerce giant JD.com said on Wednesday that it will spin off its cloud and AI business valued at RMB 15.7 billion (USD 2.4 billion) to JD Digits, according to a filing with the SEC. While JD won't get any cash from the deal, it will increase its equity interest in JD Digits to about 42%.

JD Digits absorbs JD.com's cloud and AI business, clips dependence on fintech

JD Digits absorbs JD.com&#8217;s cloud and AI business, clips dependence on fintech

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Bilbili's investment in XD Network: USD 124 million

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

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

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TapTap has become a popular game distribution channel in recent years. Video streaming platform Bilibili (NASDAQ: BILI; HKEX: 9626) has acquired a 4.4% stake in game developer XD Network (HKEX: 2400) for HKD 960 million (USD 124 million), according to a filing posted on Thursday.

KEY STAT | Bilibili invests in parent of Genshin Impact distributor for extra gaming credibility

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

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TSMC. is asking clients to accept higher prices as it ramps up investment to deal with a "structural and fundamental increase" in chip demand.C.C. Wei, TSMC's CEO, told clients in a letter seen by Nikkei Asia that the world's biggest contract chipmaker plans to invest USD 100 billion over the three years through 2023 in advanced semiconductor technologies, according to the letter. TSMC this year announced record high capital expenditure of up to USD 28 billion for this year alone.

TSMC cancels chip price cuts and promises USD 100 billion investment surge

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

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China Venture Roundup

China Venture Roundup Volume 29 covers China’s investment activity from March 22 – 28, 2021.

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How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

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Need 200,000 yuan? Apps of every stripe are doling out loans in China. Mounting debt is just a few taps away.

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

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

E-commerce

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

Grocery Delivery

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

Just four months after its last round, group-buying startup Nice Tuan on Wednesday said that it raised another USD 750 million in its Series D round, from investors including Alibaba, DST Global, and GGV Capital, 36Kr reported.

KEY STAT | Alibaba-backed Nice Tuan closes another big-ticket investment

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

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What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

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CEO Lei Jun also presented Xiaomi's first-ever foldable phone, as well as an in-house developed chipset.

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Huawei rival Xiaomi ramps up chip ambitions amid US pressure

A letter from Lei Jun: Starting over one last time

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