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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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Dreame

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

East Asia

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

Consumer Economy

The company is leaning on its R&D investment as innovation across the home appliance market slows.

Strong vacuum sales drive Dreame’s push into a broader smart home lineup

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SenseTime’s AI solutions power facial recognition, image processing, and autonomous driving, serving governments, enterprises, and research institutes.

SenseTime

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

Embodied Intelligence

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Wang Xiaogang explains what the new robotics venture means for SenseTime’s AI plans.

SenseTime deepens its push into embodied intelligence with ACE Robotics

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The startup’s R0 robot is nearing commercialization.

CowaRobot finds its first real market for embodied robots in sanitation

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

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What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

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Beidian

mom and baby products

Social Commerce

Anyone can open a shop on Beidian to sell and share products, and receive commissions from sales.

Chinese mom-focused social commerce platform Beidian raises USD 126 million

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Tokopedia

Lazada leads in terms of monthly active users in most countries

Shopee beats Lazada in terms of number of visits across Southeast Asia in Q1 2019

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JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

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JD global operations

According to JD, the Melbourne office has "completed its mission".

JD axes Australian office

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Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

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Suning

Yunfeng

Opinion

Ant Financial, Xiaomi, and the world's largest battery maker CATL are among Yunfeng's investments.

Chinese retailer Suning and Jack Ma's Yunfeng Capital form USD 2.5 billion private equity fund

Chinese retailer Suning and Jack Ma&#8217;s Yunfeng Capital form USD 2.5 billion private equity fund

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Song Jingli

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Other tech companies are already stakeholders in hog farms.

JD.com enters the pork business

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Ng previously held positions at companies like TripAdvisor and Property Guru.

Carousell hires ex Property Guru chief business officer Lewis Ng to lead commercial operations

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Robin Moh

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

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Tourism

About 40% of merchants in areas frequented by Chinese tourists accepted Chinese mobile payments in 2018.

Tmall International sees sky-high jump in tourism and sales over May holiday

Gome

The big retailer began lagging behind in its digital transformation after founder Huang Guangyu was sentenced to 14 years in prison in 2010

Gome, once China's largest retailer, opens a store on Alibaba's Tmall

Gome, once China&#8217;s largest retailer, opens a store on Alibaba&#8217;s Tmall

Yunji

The company was fined RMB 9.6 million for running online pyramid scheme in 2017.