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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.

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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?

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Baidu Launches Amazon Echo Show-Like Smart Speaker in Ongoing Effort to Ramp up AI Ecosystem

The newly marketed speaker will run Baidu’s DuerOS.

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Former CEO of Alibaba LU Zhaoxi participated in Startdt's US$ 3.8 million pre-A round.

Deals | Empowering Unmanned Retail with Big Data, Former Alibaba Executive's AI Startup Startdt Raises US$ 3.8m

Deals | Empowering Unmanned Retail with Big Data, Former Alibaba Executive&#8217;s AI Startup Startdt Raises US$ 3.8m

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Baidu Invested in internet TV Maker to Integrate AI and Smart TV

The partnership is in line with Baidu's "All in AI" strategy.

Deals | Baidu Invested in Internet TV Maker to Integrate AI and Smart TV

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Tencent Establishes Robotics X Lab, Mapping out Plan for Tencent AI Lab

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

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Chief researcher at MSR is likely to resign from Microsoft to work for Robotics X.

Kai-Fu LEE of Sinovation Ventures thinks China may become the world's AI superpower.

Bill Gates on AI: “China is No. 2”

When it comes to AI, talent means everything. On one hand, entrepreneurs snag AI talent overseas. On the other hand, talents are gearing up for the lucrative roles in the AI world

Feature: The War for AI Talent Rages in China (Part 3)

When it comes to AI, talent means everything. AI talent is not easy to find, not to say there are too few of them compared to the considerable demand.

Feature: The War for AI Talent Rages in China (Part 2)

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

When it comes to AI, talent means everything. That’s why big companies and start-ups alike are snapping up AI-savvy talent, regardless of the cost.

Feature: The War for AI Talent Rages in China (Part 1)

Alibaba may kicked off an investment frenzy to create barriers to other major contenders in the AI race.