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StairMed’s co-founders foresee BCI technology enabling unprecedented forms of human-machine interaction.

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With operations in 170 cities nationwide, the startup is building one of the fastest-growing autonomous delivery fleets in China.

Rino.ai raises new funding to accelerate toward mass production of autonomous cargo vans

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

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It could make Didi's balance sheet look neater for now, but the ride-hailing company is still far from being profitable.

Didi spins off costly autonomous driving unit

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Chinese big tech companies are facing a corruption problem.

Dozens of employees at Baidu and Didi fired for corruption

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Didi is building on its recent partnerships to show its ambitions in the market.

After linking with China's two major grid operators, Didi is now allying with BP to build EV charging facilities

After linking with China&#8217;s two major grid operators, Didi is now allying with BP to build EV charging facilities

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It apparently doesn't even own an operating license in the city.

Didi found repeatedly violating rules in Shanghai despite promising to focus on safety

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Toyota to invest USD 600 million in Didi Chuxing and their Japanese JV

China's clear market leader in ride-hailing faces new competition on the road.

Ride-hailing app T3, a Didi-challenger backed by Alibaba, Tencent, Suning, and three Chinese automakers, goes live

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China's largest ride-hailing platform is about to bookend Asia.

Didi plans Middle East and North Africa expansion by teaming up with Symphony Investment

The company still has designs for the future of personal transportation in China.

Down but not out, Didi seeks USD 2 billion in new funding

Demand still exceeds supply in China's ride-hailing sector.