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

China

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

East Asia

Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

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

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Sharing the stage with century-old icons marks a new milestone for Pop Mart.

After appearing at Macy’s parade, how far can Pop Mart go in the US?

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

Logistics

As globalization fractures, Hau Leung Lee argues that sustainability and regional resilience should replace efficiency as trade’s guiding principles.

The world’s supply chains are splitting, but this expert says that may not be a bad thing

Photo of the Yangpu International Container Port, located in the Yangpu Economic Development Zone in Danzhou, Hainan.

The tropical southern island becomes a testing ground for Xi's liberalization ambitions amid tariff turmoil.

China chases economic rally with giant Hainan free trade port

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

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How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

In last October, Tencent partnered with EMQ to allow Filipinos in Hong Kong to transfer money back home within 10 minutes for free using its WeChat app.

Ant Financial launches blockchain-based remittance service, scrambling for the Hong Kong payment market

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Ant Financial bets on China's staffless snack bars; strategically invests in Xingbianli

The startup also counts Sequoia Capital, Lightspeed China Partners, China Renaissance, and Vision Plus Capital as backers.

Deals | Ant Financial bets on China's staffless snack bars; strategically invests in Xingbianli

Deals | Ant Financial bets on China&#8217;s staffless snack bars; strategically invests in Xingbianli

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab & Uber face risk of fines; Douyin to partner with MCNs

All you need to know about what happened in the tech world today.

Today’s Tech Headlines: Ant Financial raises $14 billion; Pinduoduo launches a clean-up campaign

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Ant Financial raises $14b, this time jointly backed by existing and new global international investors.

Deals | Ant Financial receives $14b Series C boost to expedite Southeast Asia push

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Ant Financial, a too-big-too-fail fintech startup, looks to raise more funds.

Alibaba’s Ant Financial raises $12b in pre-IPO latest funding round

Today’s Tech Headlines: Ofo pulls out of Australia; Malaysia regulates ride-hailing companies

Today’s Tech Headlines: Lazada appoints new CEO for Thailand operations; Ant Financial lifts funding target to over $12 b

Today’s Tech Headlines: Ant Financial closed a $10 billion round at $150b valuation

Grab to partner with Maybank to promote its GrabPay in Malaysia

Today’s Tech Headlines: Ant Financial asks investors to avoid investments in Tencent and JD-backed companies

China DealBook: Ant Financial invests in Orbbec; Baidu Ventures co-led Pre-A round of MCFLY

Investments in hardware, big data, enterprise services, e-commerce, and marketing.

Ant Group

Ant Financial launches blockchain-based remittance service, scrambling for the Hong Kong payment market

Deals | Ant Financial bets on China’s staffless snack bars; strategically invests in Xingbianli

Today’s Tech Headlines: Ant Financial raises $14 billion; Pinduoduo launches a clean-up campaign