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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.

East Asia

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

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

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How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

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How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

With the YU7, Xiaomi seeks not only redemption, but a shot at surpassing Tesla.

After SU7 setback, Xiaomi reboots EV push with safer, smarter YU7

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

With clients like BYD and Ecovacs, the Shenzhen-based firm says its purpose-built tightening robots can outperform generic systems.

A smarter way to tighten screws? Slabor lands early funding to prove it

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

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Transitioning from the lab to market is key for humanoid robots, with automaking identified as the most viable path to commercialization.

Lab to market: Humanoid robots poised for debut in automaking industry

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

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

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In-house chipmaking has its pros and cons—how might Nio, Xpeng, and other automakers benefit from developing their own intelligent driving chips?

Nio and Xpeng’s in-house chips enter tapeout phase, paving way for deployment

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SenseTime co-founder Wang Xiaogang said the company must win the automotive AI battle, which now centers on end-to-end large model deployment.

SenseAuto’s end-to-end AI model push: Wang Xiaogang emphasizes no plan B

In tense times, the city has ramped up its comprehensive efforts to transform into a tech hub.

Hong Kong's AI bet through Temasek-style fund signals strategic shift

Hong Kong&#8217;s AI bet through Temasek-style fund signals strategic shift

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

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

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DingTalk’s latest conference saw it reaffirm its ecosystem-focused approach to AI development and adoption.

Alibaba’s DingTalk integrates with six AI partners, unveils new AI search feature

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Good talent strategies and business models can give startups an edge in the age of generative AI.

How startups can thrive in the generative AI era

Christopher Lewin is an AI and data capability leader at Deloitte Asia Pacific. With over 15 years of experience as a Deloitte practitioner, he specializes in delivering AI, data, analytics, and automation solutions to clients across various industries such as banking, insurance, telecommunications, and energy and resources. His work involves the integration of AI and Generative AI to automate clients’ value chains, unlocking insights and optimizing their operations.

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Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

In addition to the upgraded AI model, Baidu also unveiled PaddlePaddle 3.0, the latest version of its deep learning platform.

Baidu deepens foothold in Chinese AI market with Ernie 4.0 upgrade

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Governments shy from common rules, creating uncertainty for businesses.

From China to Singapore, Asia's AI policy "gaps" pose headaches for business

From China to Singapore, Asia&#8217;s AI policy &#8220;gaps&#8221; pose headaches for business

Intel, AMD and Qualcomm all hope to reignite the computer market, but will users bite?