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How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

China

Elon Musk previously said the cost of LiDAR technology makes anyone relying on it "doomed."

China LiDAR maker Hesai looks to prove Musk wrong with USD 200 model

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

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

Lending

AI can be used to broaden credit access and rebuild trust in digital lending, he said.

Can AI make credit access more equitable? FinVolution’s Lei Chen thinks so

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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 veteran marketer’s exit comes as Mihoyo shifts Genshin Impact’s focus toward long-term growth.

Mihoyo loses key Genshin Impact figure as Xie Qiliang steps down

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

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

Cainiao

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

East Asia

Freshippo

How do firms boost efficiency? Assess cloud platforms, consulting solutions, and business intelligence tools powering corporate operations.

Cloud Solutions

The Chinese tech giant's January-March revenue misses analyst bets with a 2% growth.

Alibaba eyes full Cloud spinoff and IPOs for Cainiao and Freshippo

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

Ant Group

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Data from the WorldFirst platform revealed that the number of export markets for Chinese SMEs doubled year-on-year in Q1 2023, with some exporters selling to as many as 42 overseas markets.

Chinese SME B2B Exporters Diversify Revenue Sources by Expanding into More Markets

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What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

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Alipay+ e-wallets can now be used to pay at 11,000 stalls in Singapore's hawker centres, coffee shops, wet markets, and canteens.

Alipay+ Payment Option Now Available at 11,000 Stalls in Singapore Hawker Centres

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

Logistics

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

On-demand Services

The move comes as the Chinese tech giant divides into six units in a historic overhaul.

Alibaba logistics arm Cainiao gears up for Hong Kong IPO

Shein, a fast fashion online retailer, updates its catalog frequently, offering trendy apparel and accessories to global style-conscious shoppers.

Shein

Shein is facing challenges from tariffs, competition, declining revenue growth and user data, and a stricter quality control mechanism for suppliers.

Shein's Growth Threatened by Multiple Challenges

Shein&#8217;s Growth Threatened by Multiple Challenges

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

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is set to report profits of USD 25 billion this year, an increase of almost 80%.

ByteDance's Profits Soar 80%, Surpassing Alibaba and Tencent for the First Time

ByteDance&#8217;s Profits Soar 80%, Surpassing Alibaba and Tencent for the First Time

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

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

Deep Tech

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

Smartphones

Xiaomi's ambitious vow to establish itself as a high-end international brand led to its success in 2019, but it is also leading to its downfall in 2023.

Three Key Issues Plaguing Xiaomi in 2023

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

Chinese tech giant invests $20m to upgrade research facility for enterprise clients.

Huawei steps up ASEAN foray with Singapore lab revamp

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

Chinese gaming giant says will not rush own ChatGPT-style chatbot.