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Demand for non-China magnets is surging, but upping capacity is no easy feat.

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When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

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A new model of state capital is taking root in China—one that’s redefining how venture capital works, from funding mechanics to policy alignment.

Beneath the bureaucracy: How state capital made (and remade) China’s venture ecosystem

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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Deals in brief: Wavemaker Impact leads Arysun’s pre-seed round, Nuevocor raises USD 45 million, latest funding deals in China, and more

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What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

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Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

But none of them fulfilled their sales targets for the year.

These were the top three Chinese EV startups by sales in 2019

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The move may empower Tesla's future projects in autonomous driving.

Tesla partners with Baidu Maps to deliver in-car map data services

The company is currently hiring designers to create "Chinese style" vehicles.

Tesla to establish design and research center in China

Nio’s shares surged over 17% on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday.

Chinese automaker GAC in talks with Nio over potential USD 150 million investment

China's auto sales also fell by 8.2% in 2019.

Chinese new energy vehicle sales drop 4% in 2019, first decline in ten years 

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

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How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

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Zheng Gang will be the new chief strategic officer of Huawei's intelligent automotive solutions arm.

Huawei appoints Chinese EV veteran to develop its smart automotive business

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

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SoftBank Group to discuss contributing capital to develop smart cities in .

SoftBank and Grab in talks with Indonesian government on potential investment in new capital city

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The US EV maker has received a lot of support from the Chinese government.

Tesla receives over 1,000 orders daily for China-made Model 3, after a 15% price drop

The production of Model Y targeting the Chinese market will commence in early 2021.