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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.

China

The startup is building bots that prioritize emotional presence over technical perfection, hoping that’s what wins over families.

Joyin races to rewire homes with emotionally aware robots

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How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

The Chinese firm hopes its “cold core” architecture will reshape expectations for the 4680 form factor.

Can cylindrical EV batteries make a comeback? Talent New Energy thinks so

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

The Shandong-born chain is expanding beyond its home turf, betting that supply chain depth and value pricing can win over diners nationwide.

Call it China’s Saizeriya: Chaoyixing scales fast food with low costs and margins

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

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Payment and ad revenue grew significantly as Tencent reduces its dependency on games.

Tencent debuts new business segment in push towards revenue diversification

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Lao Bei

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

WeTV

Will the local authorities seek to block it this time?

Despite propaganda concerns, Tencent launches subscription-based video streaming app in Taiwan

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Luna Lin

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

industrial internet

The corporate reshuffle in Tencent last year prepare the company for this development.

Tencent links up with the State Grid of China to build industrial internet infrastructure for the power sector

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Song Jingli

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Game for Peace

Tencent's PUBG Mobile clone Game for Peace rakes in USD 14 million in three days

Tencent&#8217;s PUBG Mobile clone Game for Peace rakes in USD 14 million in three days

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Hong Kong

virutual banking

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has so far issued 8 virtual banking licenses. Ant Financial, Tencent, Xiaomi, and Ping An each have one.

Companies backed by Chinese tech giants are granted virtual banking licenses in Hong Kong

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

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Wechat

Tencent looks set to make more money from advertising.

WeChat launches a third ad slot in Moments feed

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

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internet hospitals

After an initial face-to-face consultation follow up services can be done online.

158 hospitals in China now offer online diagnosis, prescription and medicine delivery

Game for Peace feels just like its predecessor, but has an official seal of approval.