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Sudo Lim

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

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How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

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The global vacuum market is maturing, and China’s top brands are now betting on new categories.

Record sales, shrinking profits: China’s robot vacuum leaders face their next test

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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

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

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

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Xiaomi says there’s no formal sales network in place, but the new facility appears to be part of a long-term Europe strategy.

Is Xiaomi’s new EV base in Germany a prelude to its European rollout?

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

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US consumers are still choosing these apps despite privacy concerns, suggesting that they provide a superior user experience.

The Allure of Chinese Apps: Factors Behind Their Rise in the US

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Gideon Ng

Security concerns and lack of market access drives crackdowns around the world.

Chinese apps catch up with US peers despite headwinds

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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

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How China's fast-fashion app Shein beat Uniqlo's market value. Network of local suppliers and focus on overseas markets pay off.

Shein

The Allure of Chinese Apps: Factors Behind Their Rise in the US

Chinese apps catch up with US peers despite headwinds

Shein’s Growth Threatened by Multiple Challenges

How China’s fast-fashion app Shein beat Uniqlo’s market value

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