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With real-time radar tracking and predictive AI, Tsingray lets families care from afar without wearables, cameras, or compromise.

How radar sensors—and a son’s worry—sparked a smarter eldercare system

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China has prioritized the development of computing chip technology to cut reliance on foreign imports, leading to a wave of local semiconductor startups.

The top 10 Chinese semiconductor startups to watch

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Silicon Integrated will use the fresh cash to mass-produce chips for 3D imaging and audio amplifiers.

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Myanmar to launch its first satellite in 2021 with Japan&#8217;s help

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China's aerospace sector is crowded but ripe with opportunities.

Satellites become key vertical within China's growing space sector

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Export package reveals edge large companies have over startups during crisis.

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The firm's second fund exceeded its fundraising target.

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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.

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The firm has developed a full-stack Level 4 autonomous driving solution called AutoX AI Driver.

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Self-driving technology accessible to everyone is AutoX&#8217;s goal: Inside China’s Startups

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Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

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NEC wins USD 190 million deal to supply satellite to Vietnam

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