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LinkU is partnering with <a href="/company/tiktok">TikTok</a> to connect over 340 creators and publishers across Southeast Asia, starting in Indonesia. The platform aims to boost engagement through private chats, exclusive content, and fan rewards, supporting growth in the regional creator economy.

<a href="/company/tesla">Tesla’s</a> launch of the six-seat Model Y L drew swift reactions from Chinese <a href="/industry/ev">EV</a> leaders. <a href="/company/li-auto">Li Auto</a> CEO Li Xiang called it a “worthy” pure electric SUV, while <a href="/company/nio">Nio</a> CEO William Li said improving infrastructure and product innovation are driving a shift toward larger vehicle formats in China.

Shanghai exported 1.275 million vehicles through its port in H1 2025, up 13% YoY, according to customs data. It ranked first nationwide by volume. Since 2020, annual exports have risen from around 379,000 to 2.39 million, with an average annual growth rate of 58.4%.

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South Korean investors have poured more than USD 5.4 billion into Chinese and Hong Kong equities so far this year, making China their second largest overseas market after the US, according to the Korea Securities Depository. Appetite for names like <a href="/company/xiaomi">Xiaomi</a> and <a href="/company/pop-mart">Pop Mart</a> reflects China’s rebound and growing discontent with local market returns.

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