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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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The firm is not alone in seeking opportunities in the country's fast-growing mobile internet sector.

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Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

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