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Despite early traction in hardware, the startup is focused on building a full-stack robotics system that unites the “brain” and “body” of machines.

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Challenges remain, but the NEV maker sees significant upside in expanding its commercial vehicle business beyond China.

As China’s commercial vehicle market slows, Gecko Motors shifts gears abroad for growth

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

Tik Tok, the overseas version of Douyin, was the world's most downloaded non-game app in iOS App Store in Q1 2018.

Douyin DAU tops 150 million, Toutiao’s short-video streaming app reveals user number for the first time

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US-Listed YY Spins off Game Streaming Unit Huya for IPO to Fuel Expansion

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

Douyu rival Huya listed on New York Stock Exchange in May. 

Tencent-backed Twitch-like Douyu reportedly files for $700m HK IPO

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Tencent-backed short video streaming app Kuaishou fully acquired AcFun amid increasing competition with Toutiao's Douyin

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Both Jack Ma's Yunfeng Fund and Toutiao were said to be mulling over investing in AcFun.

Tencent-backed Kuaishou acquires AcFun amid escalating competition with Douyin

China’s iQiyi, backed by Chinese search and AI company Baidu, is one of the largest online streaming services in its home market.

China’s iQiyi in talks to invest in Iflix the SEA streaming service

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Tencent excellent quarterly results came just in time to bolster investors' confidence.

China’s Tencent spectacular first quarter results allay growing investors’ fears

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Alibaba Pictures burning cash to build up China’s largest movie ticketing platform

Alibaba Picture's race to dominate the movie ticketing space

Tencent Music moves toward US IPO; Valuation said to double in four-month time

Tencent Music operates China's 3 most popular music-streaming apps.

Tencent Music moves towards US IPO; Valuation said to double in four-month time

Xiaoxiang Huyu is Tencent’s first move in game MCN (Multi-Channel Network) and its third investee in game-streaming after Douyu and Huya.

Deals | Tencent invests $4.8M in gaming Influencer agency, completing its game-streaming matrix

Tencent Invests $98M in News Video App to Compete with Toutiao’s Video App Matrix

The market size for short video hit RMB 5.74 billion in 2017 and is expected to grow to RMB 30 billion by 2020, according to iResearch.