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Despite early traction in hardware, the startup is focused on building a full-stack robotics system that unites the “brain” and “body” of machines.

More than a hardware play: Robot Era’s founder sets the record straight on the company’s true ambitions

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Challenges remain, but the NEV maker sees significant upside in expanding its commercial vehicle business beyond China.

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Would you like to see "the author" reading his novel to you?

After creating the world's first AI news anchors, Tencent-backed Sogou will unveil AI novel readers which look exactly like authors

After creating the world&#8217;s first AI news anchors, Tencent-backed Sogou will unveil AI novel readers which look exactly like authors

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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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China's old search engine businesses are struggling to stay relevant.

China's second largest search engine Sogou continues growth slowdown trend

China&#8217;s second largest search engine Sogou continues growth slowdown trend

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Can ByteDance become the favorite search engine in China?

China's ByteDance to build a brand-new search engine to challenge Baidu

China&#8217;s ByteDance to build a brand-new search engine to challenge Baidu

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

The car is equipped with Xiaomi's AI assistant.

Xiaomi launched its first crowdfunding campaign for cars

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

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

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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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The Chinese government hopes companies can develop homegrown core technologies.

Alibaba's Pingtouge launches own processor, aiming to be a chip infrastructure provider for AI and IoT

Alibaba&#8217;s Pingtouge launches own processor, aiming to be a chip infrastructure provider for AI and IoT

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

SenseTime’s AI solutions power facial recognition, image processing, and autonomous driving, serving governments, enterprises, and research institutes.

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It has big-name clients including Qualcomm, NVIDIA, China Mobile, and Huawei.

Chinese face recognition tech unicorn SenseTime to set up an R&amp;D center in the UAE

It is one of the largest funding rounds in the industry, the company said.

Singapore-headquartered AI platform raises USD 100 million from Greater Pacific Capital

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SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

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Frost & Sullivan predicts sales related to cloud robotics to reach USD 103 billion by 2023.

SoftBank-backed Chinese robot producer CloudMinds files for USD 500 million IPO

Search engine backed by Chinese state media launches a youth version which blocks out violence and porn

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Artificial Intelligence

After creating the world’s first AI news anchors, Tencent-backed Sogou will unveil AI novel readers which look exactly like authors

China’s second largest search engine Sogou continues growth slowdown trend

China’s ByteDance to build a brand-new search engine to challenge Baidu