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Wang Xiaogang explains what the new robotics venture means for SenseTime’s AI plans.

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The startup’s R0 robot is nearing commercialization.

CowaRobot finds its first real market for embodied robots in sanitation

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

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Trials are underway even as narrow roads and competition from buses pose potential hurdles.

UK, Europe emerge as robotaxi battleground for Baidu and Waymo

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Anyone can open a shop on Beidian to sell and share products, and receive commissions from sales.

Chinese mom-focused social commerce platform Beidian raises USD 126 million

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Shopee beats Lazada in terms of number of visits across Southeast Asia in Q1 2019

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JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

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According to JD, the Melbourne office has "completed its mission".

JD axes Australian office

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Ant Financial, Xiaomi, and the world's largest battery maker CATL are among Yunfeng's investments.

Chinese retailer Suning and Jack Ma's Yunfeng Capital form USD 2.5 billion private equity fund

Chinese retailer Suning and Jack Ma&#8217;s Yunfeng Capital form USD 2.5 billion private equity fund

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Other tech companies are already stakeholders in hog farms.

JD.com enters the pork business

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Carousell hires ex Property Guru chief business officer Lewis Ng to lead commercial operations

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Robin Moh

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

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About 40% of merchants in areas frequented by Chinese tourists accepted Chinese mobile payments in 2018.

Tmall International sees sky-high jump in tourism and sales over May holiday

Gome

The big retailer began lagging behind in its digital transformation after founder Huang Guangyu was sentenced to 14 years in prison in 2010

Gome, once China's largest retailer, opens a store on Alibaba's Tmall

Gome, once China&#8217;s largest retailer, opens a store on Alibaba&#8217;s Tmall

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The company was fined RMB 9.6 million for running online pyramid scheme in 2017.