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

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

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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 Chinese robotics company is deploying its technology at Malaysia’s i-City, marking the first step in a regional rollout across Southeast Asia.

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

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The data center rush is fueling massive demand for power equipment and cooling systems.

Chinese suppliers set to gain from global AI boom despite trade tensions

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And its growth is sending chills down the spine of Lenovo, which is China's and the world's largest PC maker.

KEY STAT | Huawei said it's the second largest laptop vendor in China

KEY STAT | Huawei said it&#8217;s the second largest laptop vendor in China

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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.

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

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Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

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

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Tmall Supermarket could improve its delivery efficiency powered by Ele.me's extensive network of delivery riders.

Alibaba links Tmall Supermarket and Ele.me to expand on-demand grocery delivery

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TuSimple and Traton will be testing Scania Level 4 trucks on a route between Södertälje and Jönköping in Sweden.

TuSimple partners with Volkswagen's Traton to co-develop autonomous trucks

TuSimple partners with Volkswagen&#8217;s Traton to co-develop autonomous trucks

Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, streamlines supply chains with data-driven solutions, offering efficient e-commerce delivery and cross-border shipping services.

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How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

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This new move comes after Best launched express delivery services within Malaysia in July, following fast growth in Thailand and Vietnam.

Best and Alibaba's Cainiao to streamline logistics services between China and Malaysia

Best and Alibaba&#8217;s Cainiao to streamline logistics services between China and Malaysia

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

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.

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But its growth pace still lags behind Tesla by a mile.

KEY STAT | "Tesla challenger" Nio logged a total of over 621 million miles

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

With only 2% of Chinese getting rid of used smartphones, JD.com, Tencent, and Alibaba are all making investments in the second-hand market.

What are billions of used phones worth? China's tech giants want to find out

What are billions of used phones worth? China&#8217;s tech giants want to find out

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Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

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From shareholders and leadership to operations and finance, Ant Group has Alibaba's DNA right from the start.

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Walmart could leverage TikTok's backend and a partnership with ByteDance to create social commerce platforms for the next generation of shoppers.

How can Walmart leverage TikTok's user base to rejuvenate its global e-commerce operations?

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

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

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