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How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

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What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

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With new regulations set to take effect in August, firms are converging on Hong Kong to test digital currencies as a fix for slow, costly cross-border transactions.

Can stablecoins displace the old guard in cross-border finance?

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Consumer Economy

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

Retail

Haagen-Dazs must reinvent itself in China or weigh an exit as it contends with fierce competition, narrow margins, and cautious consumer spending.

Once a luxury indulgence, Haagen-Dazs faces an identity crisis in China

Recalls, probes, and product launches mark a volatile phase for China’s electronics firms.

China Recap | Device makers juggle innovation amid scrutiny

Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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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.

East Asia

Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

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The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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

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

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

The Chinese automaker is planning a second and third plant to keep up with demand.

China's Xiaomi takes on Tesla, armed with 1,000 EV factory robots

China&#8217;s Xiaomi takes on Tesla, armed with 1,000 EV factory robots

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Mercedes-Benz will begin integrating Flyme Auto OS into its vehicles, starting with the long-wheelbase E-class in 2027.

Mercedes-Benz taps Flyme Auto OS to boost smart vehicle appeal

A policy mandating 60-day payments offers limited relief amid implementation hurdles across the automotive supply chain.

For China’s auto suppliers, a 60-day pledge may still mean waiting months for payment

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

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BYD is leading a wave of early EV exports into Brazil ahead of July tax hikes, but long-term success will likely hinge on more.

Chinese automakers rush to beat Brazil’s EV tariffs, but the real race is just starting

With massive demand and long lead times, Xiaomi is turning up the pressure on rivals in pricing, production, and positioning.

Xiaomi’s YU7 preorder frenzy signals a new phase in China’s EV race

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

President Ma Donghui takes control of product, supply, and sales as the company prepares new EV releases.

Li Auto unites R&D and sales to counter Xiaomi’s YU7 momentum

Li Auto unites R&#038;D and sales to counter Xiaomi’s YU7 momentum

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

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With fresh funding in hand, Omoway aims to bring automotive-grade technology to everyday two-wheelers.

Former Xpeng execs launch Omo X smart e-motorbike in Indonesia

Blending tech innovation and branding savvy, Xiaomi’s second EV taps into narrative economics to notch early success.

Xiaomi’s YU7 stirs emotion and demand with over 200,000 orders in minutes

The founder has shrugged off tariffs, geopolitical scrutiny, and the US pivot from clean energy.