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Focused on safety and affordability, the Chinese firm aims to address gaps in general aviation with its certified piston and hybrid engines.

Falcon Aviation eyes liftoff with low-cost, airworthy aircraft engines

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Better-than-expected earnings in Greater China fuel optimism as Nike revamps its product lineup and retools its brand for growth.

Nike rallies behind “Sport Offense” strategy after surprise fiscal year showing

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The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

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Israeli app developer Lightricks secures USD 130 million at USD 1.8 billion valuation. Lightricks' tools include Facetune2, Facetune Video, and Videoleap.

Israeli app developer Lightricks secures USD 130 million at USD 1.8 billion valuation

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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

Streaming platforms in China, like iQiyi and Tencent Video, relax viewing limitations after state media says they "damage consumer rights."

Streaming platforms in China relax viewing limitations that ‘damage consumer rights’

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Even after the Indian government banned Zoom at the central governmental level, India remains the largest overseas market for the video conferencing service.

India's Vconsol is growing to become the local answer to Zoom

India&#8217;s Vconsol is growing to become the local answer to Zoom

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Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

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NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

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What sets the world’s soundtrack? Follow streaming royalties, label strategies, and genre shifts guiding the global music industry’s rhythm.

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Here’s how entertainment platforms are responding to China’s curbing of "excessive fan culture." Hits to fandoms will reshape entertainment platforms.

Here’s how entertainment platforms are responding to China’s curbing of ‘excessive fan culture’

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

Douyin removes 8,000 videos after latest copyright infringement lawsuit from Tencent. The companies have a history of wrangling over intellectual property.

Douyin removes 8,000 videos after latest copyright infringement lawsuit from Tencent

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

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Apple maker confident of becoming a dominant player in auto supply chain.

'An iPhone with four wheels': Inside Foxconn's bid to build EVs

&#8216;An iPhone with four wheels&#8217;: Inside Foxconn&#8217;s bid to build EVs

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Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

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What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

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Bilibili’s Q2 revenue increases, but path to profit remains unclear. Ads and value-added business boost Bilibili’s revenue, but losses are mounting.

Bilibili’s Q2 revenue increases, but path to profit remains unclear

Kris Wu made his name as part of South Korean–Chinese boy band Exo, which amassed a large fan base in China. Courtesy of Kris Wu via South China Morning Post.

Major video platforms take down content featuring disgraced celebrity and alleged sex offender Kris Wu. More than 7,000 videos have been removed.

Major video platforms take down content featuring disgraced celebrity and alleged sex offender Kris Wu

Following underwhelming Q2 results, iQiyi eyes younger Generation Z users in lower-tier cities to rejuvenate business.

Following underwhelming Q2 results, iQiyi eyes younger users in lower-tier cities to rejuvenate business

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