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China’s automakers squeezed as materials suppliers rake in profits

Losses at EV makers like BAIC, Seres, and GAC contrast with a brighter picture upstream.

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The deal follows regulatory approval for seven on-device AI services.
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ModelBest’s on-device AI model is coming to Samsung smartphones
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Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.
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Deals in brief: Ant International raises Series A funding, Granite-Integral backs Berlin-based Omio, 13 China investments, and more
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The video model stands alongside Anthropic’s Claude as a compelling case for AI monetization.
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How Seedance put ByteDance back in the AI race
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The capabilities it develops for one product can often be adapted across categories.
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Dreame’s technology strategy could compound its advantage in physical AI
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The group is scaling back unproven store formats after its flagship brand missed growth targets.
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Anta brand CEO Xu Yang steps down as retail expansion slows
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Its ARR reportedly grew faster than Anthropic’s did at the same stage.
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China’s Z.ai reaches USD 1 billion in ARR after 15-fold growth in six months
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The Chinese discount lifestyle retailer plans to use original IP to fuel growth.
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Miniso banks on finding the next Labubu as it opens 100 US stores
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Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.
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Deals in brief: BlueOrchard backs Malaysia’s PolicyStreet, PixVerse extends Series C round, Ant Group acquires stake in Boohee Health, and more
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