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Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

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 Chinese e-commerce giant will build a logistics network for speedy deliveries.

Alibaba to take on Coupang with USD 1.1 billion investment in South Korea

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Harnessing generative AI technology effectively could help Apple bounce back from declining iPhone sales in China.

Generative AI could prove vital for Apple revival in China

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Analysts predict faster profit growth for Nvidia than Apple's during the iPhone boom.

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How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

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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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Rhizomatiks' first solo China show pushes boundaries between the real and virtual.

Japanese digital art exhibition explores AI risks in Shenzhen

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Deals in brief: Alibaba-backed Akulaku secures USD 100 million from HSBC, eFishery acquires DycodeX, seven China deals, and more

Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

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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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Didi pulls out of the program as US scrutiny of China tech mounts.