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China automakers shift gears to exports as domestic demand weakens

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

Dreame

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Dreame’s technology strategy could compound its advantage in physical AI

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The notice suggests the fast fashion giant may have already filed confidentially with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Shein clears Hong Kong IPO hurdle with CSRC filing notice

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Shein bets on China distribution hub to fight headwinds overseas

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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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TikTok Shop

The end of the de minimis import duty exemption has dealt a heavy blow to Chinese vendors.

US tariffs force China's e-retailers to revamp overseas sales model

US tariffs force China&#8217;s e-retailers to revamp overseas sales model

US tariffs are forcing small workshops to adapt or go out of business.

Shein suppliers closing "all over the place" in this China garment district

Shein suppliers closing &#8220;all over the place&#8221; in this China garment district

A 30% duty applies to packages valued at USD 800 or less—or a flat rate of USD 25 per item, whichever is higher.

US revokes duty-free status for cheap China goods used by Shein, Temu

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TikTok’s struggles set a precedent for Chinese cross-border platforms like Temu and Shein as global markets fracture.

E-commerce faces a new frontier amid TikTok’s trials and Temu’s rise

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Will Shein’s labor, safety, and environmental concerns shake investor confidence ahead of its tentative London Stock Exchange debut?

Shein presses for London IPO, unfazed by rising controversies

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Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

Chinese upstarts are cutting into the US e-commerce giant's share with cheap goods.