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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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Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

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

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The alliance is betting on scale to reach its goals, though overlap within its lineup poses risks.

Huawei’s HIMA plans 17 car launches to secure position in premium car market

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How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

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While humanoid robots remain the holy grail, companies like Dreame are tapping AI to enhance a wide range of household devices.

Dreame’s new floor washers show embodied intelligence entering homes first through appliances

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

With Chinese exports booming, Botree is turning to localized partnerships to capture overseas recycling demand.

As Europe tightens recycling rules, China’s Botree finds foothold with service-led model

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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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Taxi

Transport

Users of Booking.com or Agoda can now book an on-demand taxi, powered by Didi... and vice versa.

Didi gets $500m from Booking: hotels, taxis interchangeable on apps

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Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

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The car-hailing giant is hoping to raise up to $1.5 billion for the unit

Didi to spin off car services unit worth up to $1.5b

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The news comes a few days after Tesla announced a 500,000-car factory in Shanghai

Tesla announces new innovation centre in Beijing

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

Grab

Uber is a mobility platform that connects users to ride-hailing, food delivery, and logistics services, operating in cities worldwide.

Uber

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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Malaysia, joins Singapore, looking to investigate into the Grab-Uber deal.

Malaysia follows Singapore in review of Grab-Uber merger

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Gigafactory

Post-construction, it can take up to 5 years before Tesla can meet its production goal in China.

Tesla revs expansion with a new factory in Shanghai targeting 500,000 cars

Losing $300M in 2017, Didi Chuxing Wants to Turn a Profit in 2018 Amid Fierce Competition

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

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The company is making hefty investments to fuel overseas expansion and is locked up in a subsidy-fueled battle with Meituan-Dianping at home.

Didi Chuxing retains drivers’ income probably to relieve financial burden

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Didi Chuxing has drawn fire from the public after the death of a female passenger allegedly killed by a Didi driver.

Didi Chuxing launches in Australia in expansion push, upping rivalry with Uber amidst troubles back home

Singapore may be the first country for Grab to kick off its robo-taxi services.

Grab in talks with Didi Chuxing for partnerships to get the most out of self-driving cars

Byton, formerly known as Future Mobility, was founded in Nanjing in 2016 and is led by former BMW executives. It claims its concept SUV costs 40% cheaper than a Tesla Model X.