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

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

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Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

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The funding will support the Xpeng subsidiary in scaling production of its modular eVTOL vehicle.

Xpeng-backed Aridge raises funding to advance modular flying car production

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

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After a viral OpenClaw installation event, Tencent is expanding more aggressively into a suite of AI agent tools.

Tencent gets bolder with agentic AI as OpenClaw sparks hype and competition

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Education officials and school leaders discuss security concerns associated with the videoconferencing app.

Hong Kong government and schools in talks over Zoom security concerns after hackers invade online classes to spread explicit material

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In the first quarter of 2020, Indonesian startups in all stages of growth still managed to notch investment.

Investments in Indonesian startups sustain through Q1 with mixed outlook

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City works to return foreign technical staffs to quickly restore production.

Wuhan's tech and auto factories up and humming as lockdown lifted

Wuhan&#8217;s tech and auto factories up and humming as lockdown lifted

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Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

The company has entered into collaborations with several electric car manufacturers including Nio, Enovate, and Aiways.

CHINA BRIEF | Solid-state battery maker ProLogium closes USD 100 million Series D round

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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 product is part of the company's ambitious push into IoT amid flagging phone sales.

Huawei releases its most expensive device yet: a USD 3,500 smart TV

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New 'CoronaTech' portal explores virus-related innovation in Israel

New &#8216;CoronaTech&#8217; portal explores virus-related innovation in Israel

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Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

Social commerce startup Meesho lays off 200 employees as COVID-19 stresses business

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What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

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Online education companies in India have raised USD 686 million in the first quarter of 2020.

Legend Capital leads USD 12 million round in edtech startup Vedantu

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

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Ningde Zhixiang was established in 2016 with a total investment of USD 141.6 million from the three companies.

CHINA BRIEF | E-scooter battery-sharing company set by Hello Chuxing, CATL, and Ant Financial raises USD 28.3 million

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