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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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Bike-sharing upstart Hello Chuxing seeks to raise up to USD 1 billion

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Telcos in China, as in other markets, are feeling the squeeze from shifting consumer habits.

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The funds will be used for "general corporate purposes."

Tencent raises USD 6 billion in one of the largest bond sales in Asia for 2019

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Two bike-sharing firms receive licenses in Singapore

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

Lark, a workplace collaboration platform by ByteDance, integrates messaging, video conferencing, document sharing, and productivity tools.

Lark

The app factory also eyes the B2B sector.

China's ByteDance makes first attempt at global enterprise SaaS market by launching Lark

China&#8217;s ByteDance makes first attempt at global enterprise SaaS market by launching Lark

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

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But Japan Display's close tie with Apple could be a mixed blessing for the deal vital to save the company from ruin.

Ailing Japanese screen maker JDI to be bailed out by Chinese and Taiwanese investors

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Time-sensitive passengers now have a faster alternative to traditional ride-sharing options

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Helicopter &#8216;ride-sharing&#8217; is back, this time as a real service in the Philippines

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