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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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The automaker is aiming to balance its partnership with Huawei as it asserts control over its smart mobility future.

Seres turns to ByteDance’s Doubao as it trims dependence on Huawei

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

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"If you can't outperform others when you are born, you won't excel others later in your life."

A Chinese biotech company wants its employee to work even after age 100

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Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

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Where did the last hour go? You notice you are scrolling through a feed again, with no memory of opening the app.

6 Examples of Successful Douyin Marketing Campaigns

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The innovation economy continues to thrive amidst growing uncertainties.

The Innovation Economy continues powering ahead, even as risky crack appears

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Baidu lost its top AI expert LU Qi before it could make a spectacular turnaround (Part 2/2)

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Baidu lost its top AI expert LU Qi before it could make a spectacular turnaround (Part 1/2)

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

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Xiaomi establishes greater presence in Western Europe, after its success in Spain.

Xiaomi sets up store in Paris in EU expansion push

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Meituan-Dianping and its bold expansion plans.

Meituan-Dianping seeks Hong Kong IPO in September, too big to raise venture capital?

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

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Tencent’s high share price – speculation or fundamentally sound?

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

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