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Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

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With real-time radar tracking and predictive AI, Tsingray lets families care from afar without wearables, cameras, or compromise.

How radar sensors—and a son’s worry—sparked a smarter eldercare system

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On-demand Services

Bookings sink as US importers halt orders, raising fears of empty store shelves.

Trump's China tariffs spark shipping disruptions comparable to Covid-19

Trump&#8217;s China tariffs spark shipping disruptions comparable to Covid-19

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

Xiaomi | KrASIA

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The company's existing investors include BOE, Xiaomi, and Qualcomm.

CHINA BRIEF | Xiaomi-backed display technology startup Yunyinggu raises over USD 28 million in Series C and C+ rounds

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Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

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

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

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

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How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

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Growth in the gaming smartphone vertical contrasts with the sluggish performance of the wider mobile sector.

Does the gaming smartphone have a future?

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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

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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HongShan, formerly Sequoia China, is a venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage startups with high growth potential.

HongShan

A total of 22 Chinese investors made it onto the annual list.

CHINA BRIEF | Sequoia China's Neil Shen tops Forbes' top 100 venture capitalists worldwide

CHINA BRIEF | Sequoia China&#8217;s Neil Shen tops Forbes&#8217; top 100 venture capitalists worldwide

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The move is part of Xiaomi's HKD 12 billion (USD 1.53 billion) share buyback plan.

CHINA BRIEF | Xiaomi announces USD 32 million share buyback

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

The firm hit a USD 31.45 billion valuation as of April 13, 2020.

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | One decade of Xiaomi: From a local company to a global smartphone brand and major IoT competitor

Smart Cities

Huami, the Xiaomi-backed maker of Amazfit smartwatches, joins researchers in a quest to prepare for the next pandemic.

China wants to use fitness trackers to monitor coronavirus survivors

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

The VC firm distributed over USD 1 billion in cash returns to limited partners in 2019.

CHINA BRIEF| Qiming Venture Partners closes USD 1.1 billion fund, targeting early stage healthcare and TMT startups

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

Oppo

Xiaomi sees one of its most important markets locked out due to the coronavirus pandemic.