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

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Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

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

Xpeng Motors

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.

Elastomer “muscles” and a bionic spine made the robot so lifelike that it’s forcing a rethink of how closely machines can mimic humans.

Was there a person inside Xpeng’s robot? CEO debunks rumors onstage to viral disbelief

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iFlytek drives voice recognition and natural language processing AI, enhancing smart assistants, language learning, and enterprise solutions.

iFlytek

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

Artificial Intelligence

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

Creator Economy

The Chinese AI firm sees a synergy between AI and IP innovation.

iFlytek enters IP market with Aipy Studio, betting on AI to fuel its boom

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

What hovers over new frontiers? Explore drone logistics, aerial data collection, and surveillance tools shaping multiple industries.

Drones

Diverging reports on DJI’s performance are stirring uncertainty across the consumer imaging market.

Whose numbers count? Conflicting data clouds DJI’s dominance in the camera market

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What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

A-share investors balked at the steep issue discount, while Hong Kong traders saw a premium that implied upside.

SMIC’s buyout of Beijing unit sparks selloff in Shanghai, but Hong Kong investors shrug it off

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

Baidu

Investors welcomed the move as a sign that Baidu can fund growth without straining cash flow.

Baidu raises offshore debt at record-low rates to bankroll its AI ambitions

After its showcase at the World Humanoid Robot Games, Unix AI has been fielding calls from customers eager to adopt its Wanda robots.

Hotels may be the first stop for humanoid robots, says Unix AI founder

The robotic Apex Hand comes unusually close to matching its human counterpart.

Swipe, type, take a pulse: Dexcel’s Apex Hand mimics human dexterity to the fingertips

What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

After inking an USD 8.4 billion deal with BMS, the founder says Biokin’s next chapter is about efficiency, innovation, and going global.

The “richest man on the STAR Market” wants more than wealth: Biokin’s chairman sets sights on MNC status

As companion robots debut, investors question whether they are useful appliances or pricey toys for the middle class.

Sit, stay, carry my backpack: China’s companion robots hit the spotlight

Robotics companies are accelerating launch cycles and crossing into each other’s categories, tapping innovation to keep growth alive in a crowded market.

From lawnmowers to pool cleaners, garden robots crowd the stage at IFA 2025

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

The two firms are shifting focus from portable power to home storage, betting that easier installation will win over consumers.

Anker and EcoFlow turn to home energy storage as portable power demand slows

CEO Li Tong credits a relentless focus on real-world deployment with making Keenon the global leader in commercial service robots.