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What sets the world’s soundtrack? Follow streaming royalties, label strategies, and genre shifts guiding the global music industry’s rhythm.

Music

The Shanghai space gives the brand a tactile way to connect with the city’s musicians.

Fender strikes a chord in China’s music market with Shanghai showroom

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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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Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

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Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

Lynk &amp; Co, a mobility brand, offers connected cars and flexible ownership options, blending digital innovation with urban commuting needs.

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Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

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

Xpeng Motors

Zeekr crafts premium electric vehicles with smart connectivity, performance enhancements, and sleek luxury appeal for modern drivers.

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What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

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How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

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How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

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Xiaomi's EV segment turns its first profit, but Chinese industry shares sink amid a hazy outlook.

BYD, Xpeng, and rivals race to shore up growth as investors turn skeptical

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The so-called BYD of motorbikes will offer vehicles with a range of 60 kilometers at prices 30% lower.

China's Yadea to take on Honda in Japanese two-wheeler market

China&#8217;s Yadea to take on Honda in Japanese two-wheeler market

CATL manufactures batteries that power electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructures globally.

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

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High-nickel packs offer higher energy density and lighter weight, but thermal stability and cost remain hurdles.

CATL’s 8-series battery comeback signals push to restore edge in ternary cells

Chairman Zhu Xingming says localized and integrated approaches are key for China’s manufacturers to meet global demand.

Inovance maps four-pillar strategy as Chinese factories face upgrade era

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

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

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How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

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Ocean Engine has been folded into Douyin E-commerce as part of the move.

Douyin reshapes strategy to cut merchant costs as GMV grows

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When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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Deals in brief: Nvsion secures funding from Cambrian, Naver invests in GravityLabs, five China startups raise capital, and more

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

Smaller players are launching affordable models in a fight for survival amid an overcapacity struggle.

China's automotive price war rages on despite regulatory crackdown

China&#8217;s automotive price war rages on despite regulatory crackdown

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

Hardware

Already active in several markets, the startup expects to exceed RMB 100 million in GMV by year’s end.

Mova raises funding to build power tools for professionals and hobbyists

After two decades shaping wireless and consumer tech, he now leads one of the world’s top EV battery suppliers.

Huawei and Honor veteran Wan Biao takes charge at Envision AESC

Anta, a Chinese sportswear brand, specializes in performance-driven design, equipping athletes and consumers with innovative sports apparel and footwear.

Anta

The incident adds reputational pressure at a time when the brand is already contending with slowing growth.