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Once mistaken for a foreign brand, Pelliot is now bound for an IPO as one of China’s top outdoor apparel labels.

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Asmoke is reengineering barbecue with sensors and startup swagger, betting that pitmasters are ready for a tech upgrade.

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

Weather tech startup Ninecosmos bags Series A investment for environmental monitoring, maritime freight, finance and insurance, and clean energy.

Weather tech startup Ninecosmos shines with Series A investment for commercial services

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Huawei adds two young prodigies in crucial recruitment drive

China’s internet giants are losing their allure for fresh computer science grads, who consider personal interests and future prospects as equally important.

China’s internet giants are losing their allure for fresh computer science grads

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NLP leader Xiaoice gains unicorn status after closing Series A from Hillhouse, GGV Capital. It has 90% share of China’s automated financial report vertical. 

NLP trailblazer Xiaoice gains unicorn status after closing Series A from Hillhouse, GGV Capital

Cloud computing firm Singularity Data raises a USD 10 million angel round. It believes existing databases cannot perform enough ultra-fast cloud computing.

Cloud computing provider Singularity Data raises USD 10 million angel round

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

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SenseTime CEO extols the power of AI to augment scientific discovery, particularly in medical research as well as life and material sciences

SenseTime CEO extols power of AI to augment scientific discovery

The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

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SoftBank co-leads USD 235 million investment in facial recognition startup AnyVision. This brings AnyVision’s total capital raised to over USD 350 million.

SoftBank co-leads USD 235 million investment in facial recognition startup AnyVision

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Unitree Robotics develops personal robot dogs that can jog with you, carry loads, and are more affordable than other options.

Unitree Robotics develops personal robot dogs that can jog with you

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Hoteam Software raises USD 28 million in Series B to expand industrial design offerings like a 3D modeling engine for advanced manufacturing.