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Agent Universe’s latest venture ditches the leaderboard model in favor of community, credibility, and signal over noise in an era of information overload.

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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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Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

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A sharp profit rise and booming Labubu sales weren’t enough to spark a rally in the company’s share price.

Pop Mart posts record forecast, but investors want proof it can last

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The world's fourth-largest smartphone maker raises capital to aid the post-coronavirus recovery.

KEY STAT | Xiaomi to raise USD 600 million via senior notes

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What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

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The company said its 1.4% quarterly revenue increase is in line with expectations.

Affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Huawei posts slower revenue growth in Q1

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The Shenzhen-based telecommunications giant built the world's highest 5G tower so China's three major mobile carriers could livestream Mount Everest's splendid view.

KEY STAT | Huawei helps setup 5G base stations on Mount Everest

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

The initiative marks a major step forward to achieve mainstream adoption of blockchain technology across China’s industries.

China enlists Huawei, Tencent, Ant Financial in national blockchain committee to set standards

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

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Huawei's Ren Zhengfei and Tencent's Pony Ma took the second and third positions, respectively.

Alibaba's Jack Ma tops Fortune China's list of influential business leaders in 2020

Alibaba&#8217;s Jack Ma tops Fortune China&#8217;s list of influential business leaders in 2020

The Chinese smartphone giant lost between USD 60-70 million on the foldable Huawei Mate X.

Huawei lost over USD 60 million on foldable phones

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The product is part of the company's ambitious push into IoT amid flagging phone sales.

Huawei releases its most expensive device yet: a USD 3,500 smart TV

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Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

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