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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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Sina ordered to remove two apps for "vulgar" content uploaded by users

Sina ordered to remove two apps for &#8220;vulgar&#8221; content uploaded by users

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The attorney says Liu "will vigorously defend against" the suit

Woman brings JD founder Richard Liu to Minnesota civil court, accusing him of rape

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The stock price for Foxconn's Shanghai-listed arm went up nearly 10% today after Terry Gou confirmed he is running for office

Higher power: Foxconn boss Terry Gou says "sea goddess" asked him to run for Taiwan's top political office

Higher power: Foxconn boss Terry Gou says &#8220;sea goddess&#8221; asked him to run for Taiwan&#8217;s top political office

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Netherlands-headquartered NXP Semiconductors announced Wednesday that it has entered into an investment and cooperation agreement with Hawkeye Technology,

NXP eyes China's auto radar market with investment in Hawkeye Technology

NXP eyes China&#8217;s auto radar market with investment in Hawkeye Technology

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TheLorry

This is said to be a follow up investment following a trial partnership in 2017

Malaysian logistics startup TheLorry secures strategic investment from Unilever

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

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The idea is to keep Douyin's users within the app.

Douyin folds in e-commerce with mini-programs

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RHL Ventures sets up new fund to support early-stage Malaysian startups

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Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

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

Apple settles with Qualcomm over patent royalties, removing obstacle to an early 5G iPhone launch

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Tencent says the app will keep users away from using WeChat.

News

Sina ordered to remove two apps for “vulgar” content uploaded by users

Woman brings JD founder Richard Liu to Minnesota civil court, accusing him of rape

Higher power: Foxconn boss Terry Gou says “sea goddess” asked him to run for Taiwan’s top political office

NXP eyes China’s auto radar market with investment in Hawkeye Technology