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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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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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To fill the supply gap, about 3,000 enterprises in China have started to set up mask production lines.

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CHINA BRIEF | EV maker BYD&#8217;s daily output of face masks reaches 10 million units

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Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

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

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Cloud gaming is one of the hottest areas in the industry, allowing players to stream games just like they would a movie.

Chinese tech giants Tencent, Huawei team up to develop mobile cloud gaming platform, explore AR and VR in games

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Roving security staff at Hongyuan Park are detecting fevers using thermal imaging smart glasses, which also support facial recognition.

AI-powered smart glasses are China's latest weapon against COVID-19

AI-powered smart glasses are China&#8217;s latest weapon against COVID-19

"Neither the US sanctions nor the pandemic had a major impact on us," said Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei.

Huawei P40 debuts with flagship features, but lack of Google services brings uncertainty

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How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

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It's the first startup investment in for the soft drink group.

Indonesia logistics startup Kargo bags investment from Coca-Cola’s Amatil X

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Ursula Florene

SFMap focuses on the development of AI-driven high-definition map technology.

CHINA BRIEF | SF Express map service subsidiary SFMap bags over USD 14 million in Series A round

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Sun Henan

Swiggy’s Indian delivery network offers food, groceries, and convenience items, catering to busy urban lifestyles.

Swiggy

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

The delivery fleet of food tech companies is largely sitting idle as restaurants remain closed during the 21-day national lockdown.

Naspers-backed Swiggy scrambles to grab the grocery opportunity

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Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

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E-commerce

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Seven museums each had around an hour to give viewers an online tour experience

CHINA BRIEF | Chinese and US museums, including the Met, join Pinduoduo to sell souvenirs via livestream

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

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Temasek, a Singaporean state-owned investment firm, drives sustainable growth, strategic acquisitions, and innovation in global markets.

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Tencent has been a lead investor of MiningLamp since its RMB 1 billion Series C round in 2018.

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CHINA BRIEF | EV maker BYD’s daily output of face masks reaches 10 million units

Chinese tech giants Tencent, Huawei team up to develop mobile cloud gaming platform, explore AR and VR in games

AI-powered smart glasses are China’s latest weapon against COVID-19